Dark Reading Daily -- August 07, 2024

At least two Russian nationals serving prison sentences for cybercrime offenses, Vladislav Klyushin and Roman Seleznev, were released as part of the landmark prisoner swap.

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Russia's Priorities in Prisoner Swap Suggest Cyber Focus

At least two Russian nationals serving prison sentences for cybercrime offenses, Vladislav Klyushin and Roman Seleznev, were released as part of the landmark prisoner swap.

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Attackers Use Multiple Techniques to Bypass Reputation-Based Security

Protections like Windows Smart App Control are useful but susceptible to attacks that allow threat actors initial access to an environment without triggering any alerts.

Cyberattack Strikes the Grand Palais RMN; Impact Appears Limited

Everyone expected some kind of cyberattack during the Olympics. If this is the best they've got, the bad guys don't deserve a spot on the podium.

BlankBot Trojan Targets Turkish Android Users

While still under development, the malware contains Turkish-language filenames, can record the screen and keystrokes, and inject custom overlays to steal passwords and sensitive data.

Hunters International Disguises SharpRhino RAT as Legitimate Network Admin Tool

The RaaS group that distributes Hive ransomware delivers new malware impersonating as validly signed network-administration software to gain initial access and persistence on targeted networks

Preparing for the Future of Post-Quantum Cryptography

The AI boom and increasing popularity of quantum computing necessitates quantum-resilient security.

Rockwell PLC Security Bypass Threatens Manufacturing Processes

A security vulnerability in Rockwell Automation's ControlLogix 1756 programmable logic controllers, tracked as CVE-2024-6242, could allow tampering with physical processes at plants.

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