The Russian-backed group is using a novel access vector to harvest victim data and compromise devices in a large-scale intelligence-gathering operation.
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 October 31, 2024
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'Midnight Blizzard' Targets Networks With Signed RDP Files
The Russian-backed group is using a novel access vector to harvest victim data and compromise devices in a large-scale intelligence-gathering operation.
Vishing, Mishing Go Next-Level With FakeCall Android Malware
A new variant of the sophisticated attacker tool gives cybercriminals even more control over victim devices to conduct various malicious activities, including fraud and cyber espionage.
'CrossBarking' Attack Targets Secret APIs, Exposes Opera Browser Users
Using a malicious Chrome extension, researchers showed how an attacker could use a now-fixed bug to inject custom code into a victim's Opera browser to exploit special and powerful APIs, used by developers and typically saved for only the most trusted sites.
Ex-Disney Employee Charged With Hacking Menu Database
In a vengeful move against the happiest place on Earth, the former employee allegedly used his old credentials to make potentially deadly changes.
Cybersecurity Training Resources Often Limited to Developers
With a lack of cybersecurity awareness training resources for all employees, organizations are more susceptible to being breached or falling short when it comes to preventing threats.
When Cybersecurity Tools Backfire
Outages are inevitable. Our focus should be on minimizing their scope, addressing underlying causes, and understanding that protecting systems is about keeping bad actors out while maintaining stability and reliability.
MIND Launches "Intelligent" DLP Platform
The company's data loss prevention platform helps customers identify and classify data across SaaS and GenAI applications, endpoints, and emails.
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China's 'Evasive Panda' APT Debuts High-End Cloud Hijacking
A professional-grade tool set, appropriately dubbed "CloudScout," is infiltrating cloud apps like Microsoft Outlook and Google Drive, targeting sensitive info for exfiltration.

FBI, Partners Disrupt RedLine, Meta Stealer Operations
A collaboration with the FBI and law-enforcement agencies in Europe, the UK, and Australia, Operation Magnus has seized servers and source code related to the two malware families, which have stolen data from millions of victims worldwide.

Put End-of-Life Software to Rest
Relying on EOL software leaves critical systems exposed — making it a problem no business can afford to ignore.

How to Find the Right CISO
Great CISOs are in short supply, so choose wisely. Here are five ways to make sure you've made the right pick.

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Recurring Windows Flaw Could Expose User Credentials
Now a zero-day, the vulnerability enables NTLM hash theft, an issue that Microsoft has already fixed twice before.
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Regulators Combat Deepfakes With Anti-Fraud Rules
Despite the absence of laws specifically covering AI-based attacks, regulators can use existing rules around fraud and deceptive business practices.
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Sophos-SecureWorks Deal Focuses on Building Advanced MDR, XDR Platform
Sophos CEO Joe Levy says the $859 million deal to acquire SecureWorks from majority owner Dell Technologies will put the Taegis platform — with network detection and response, vulnerability detection and response, and identity threat detection and response capabilities — at the core.
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