| LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | SEXi Ransomware Rebrands as 'APT Inc.,' Keeps Old Methods The cybercrime group demands ransoms of varying degrees, from thousands to even millions of dollars — in some cases, 2 bitcoin per encrypted customer. Void Banshee APT Exploits Microsoft Zero-Day in Spear-Phishing Attacks The threat group used CVE-2024-38112 and a "zombie" version of IE to spread Atlantida Stealer through purported PDF versions of reference books. Iranian Cyber Threat Group Drops New Backdoor, 'BugSleep' The group — which has targeted Israel, Saudi Arabia, and other nations — often uses spear phishing and legitimate remote management tools but is developing a brand-new homegrown toolset. Security End-Run: 'AuKill' Shuts Down Windows-Reliant EDR Processes Russian threat actor FIN17 has shifted gears multiple times in recent years, focusing now on helping ransomware groups be even more covertly effective. Orgs Are Finally Making Moves to Mitigate GenAI Risks With AI use ramping up rapidly, a growing number of enterprise security teams have begun putting controls in place to protect sensitive data from accidental exposure and leaks. West African Crime Syndicate Taken Down by Interpol Operation Law enforcement managed to arrest numerous members of Black Axe, a notorious group engaged in a wide variety of criminal activity. Microsoft: Scattered Spider Widens Web With RansomHub & Qilin The gang already uses varied tools in its attacks, such as phishing, SIM swapping, and MFA fatigue. 'Trial' DDoS Attacks on French Sites Portend Greater Olympics Threats Russian hacktivists claim DDoS attacks against basic tourist websites. Is it real, or just smoke and mirrors? Snowflake Account Attacks Driven by Exposed Legitimate Credentials Credential management gets a boost with the latest infostealers' extortion campaign built on info stolen from cloud storage systems. Name That Toon: Near Miss Feeling creative? Submit your caption and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card. 7 Tips for Navigating Cybersecurity Risks in M&As Careful planning and proactive measures can ensure smooth and secure transitions, paving the way for a successful merger or acquisition. MORE NEWS / MORE COMMENTARY | | | PRODUCTS & RELEASES | Top 5 Mistakes Businesses Make When Implementing Zero Trust QBE Insurance Launches Global Cyber Coverage With QCyberProtect MxD Research Reveals Major Disconnect Between Perceived and Actual Cybersecurity Capabilities in US Manufacturing BlueVoyant Unveils Edge Security Operations Platform MORE PRODUCTS & RELEASES |
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