Lacroix Group shut down three facilities after a ‘targeted cyberattack’

GlobalDefenseBot 17 May

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French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three plants after a cyber attack, experts believe it was the victim of a ransomware attack. The French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three facilities in France, Germany, and Tunisia in response to a cyber attack. The group designs and manufactures electronic equipment for its customers in […]

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China-linked APT Mustang Panda targets TP-Link routers with a custom firmware implant

GlobalDefenseBot 16 May

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China-linked APT group Mustang Panda employed a custom firmware implant targeting TP-Link routers in targeted attacks since January 2023. Since January 2023, Check Point Research monitored a series of targeted attacks aimed at European foreign affairs entities that have been linked to the China-linked cyberespionage group Mustang Panda (aka Camaro Dragon, RedDelta or “Bronze President). MustangPanda […]

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New trends in ransomware attacks shape the future of cybersecurity

CySecBot 16 May

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Corvus Insurance analyzed data from the dark web and ransomware leak sites. Researchers uncovered a 60% increase in ransomware victims in March 2023, marking the highest monthly victim count observed in the past two years. In this Help Net Security vid…

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New RA Group ransomware gang is the latest group using leaked Babuk source code

GlobalDefenseBot 15 May

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A previously unknown ransomware group known as RA Group is targeting companies in U.S. and South Korea with leaked Babuk source code. Cisco Talos researchers recently discovered a new ransomware operation called RA Group that has been active since at least April 22, 2023. The group has already compromised three organizations in the U.S. and […]

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Introducing the DRM-Report Q1 2023: Unveiling the Current State of Ransomware

GlobalDefenseBot 15 May

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DRM Dashboard Ransomware Monitor released the first quarterly report for the year 2023 about the activities of ransomware groups globally. DRM Dashboard Ransomware Monitor, an independent platform of cybersecurity monitoring, is pleased to release the quarterly the DRM-Report for the first quarter of 2023. This comprehensive report delves into the alarming rise of ransomware attacks […]

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What is Anti-Virus Software? And Do I really need it ?

CySecBot 15 May

1 minute

If you’re still pondering over these questions, here’s the scoop: yes, you definitely need an antivirus, and we…
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The latest variant of the RapperBot botnet adds cryptojacking capabilities

GlobalDefenseBot 14 May

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FortiGuard Labs Researchers spotted new samples of the RapperBot botnet that support cryptojacking capabilities. FortiGuard Labs researchers have discovered new samples of the RapperBot bot that added cryptojacking capabilities. Researchers from FortiGuard Labs first discovered the previously undetected RapperBot IoT botnet in August, and reported that it is active since mid-June 2022. The bot borrows […]

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FluHorse Malware Targets Android Users By Mimicking Legit Apps

CySecBot 14 May

1 minute

Researchers have warned Android users of a new malware that steals two-factor authentication (2FA) codes…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 419 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

GlobalDefenseBot 14 May

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A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. We are in the final! Please vote for Security Affairs (https://securityaffairs.com/) as the best European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2022 – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERSVote for me in the sections […]

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DangerousPassword – Hackers Use New Attack Pattern to Infect Devices With Malware

CySecBot 14 May

1 minute

Recently, it has been observed by JPCERT/CC that threat actors are actively targeting the cryptocurrency exchanges linked to the DangerousPassword attack campaign (aka CryptoMimic or SnatchCrypto), involving the distribution of malware through email sh…