Improved, Stuxnet-Like PLC Malware Aims to Disrupt Critical Infrastructure
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 March 06, 2024
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Improved, Stuxnet-Like PLC Malware Aims to Disrupt Critical Infrastructure
A newly developed PLC malware does not require physical access to target an ICS environment, is mostly platform neutral, and is more resilient than traditional malware aimed at critical infrastructure.
BlackCat Goes Dark After Ripping Off Change Healthcare Ransom
Source code fire sale, stiffing affiliates — are BlackCat admins intentionally burning their RaaS business to the ground? Experts say something's up.
Army Vet Spills National Secrets to Fake Ukrainian Girlfriend
The retired US Army lieutenant colonel faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of sharing secret information about the Russia-Ukraine war with a scammer posing as romantic connection.
Fast-Growing RA Ransomware Group Goes Global
The rapidly evolving threat group uses high-impact tactics that include manipulating group policy to deploy payloads across environments.
North Korea Hits ScreenConnect Bugs to Drop 'ToddleShark' Malware
North Korea's latest espionage tool is tough to pin down, with random generators that throw detection mechanisms off its scent. The DPRK is using the recent critical bugs in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, a remote desktop tool, to deliver the bug.
Navigating Biometric Data Security Risks in the Digital Age
The use of biometrics is increasingly common for authentication, and organizations must make sure their data security solutions protect what may be a new goldmine for hackers.
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