Over 1,000 SOHO devices were hacked in a China-linked spying campaign called LapDogs, forming a covert network to support cyber espionage. Security researchers at SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team have uncovered a cyber espionage campaign, dubbed LapDogs, involving over 1,000 hacked SOHO (small office/home office) devices. These compromised devices formed a hidden network, called an Operational Relay…
Category: malware
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Forcepoint, Global Security News, malware, Security
New Stealthy Remcos Malware Campaigns Target Businesses and Schools
Forcepoint’s X-Labs reveals Remcos malware using new tricky phishing emails from compromised accounts and advanced evasion techniques like…
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Forcepoint, Global Security News, malware, Security
New Stealthy Remcos Malware Campaigns Target Businesses and Schools
Forcepoint’s X-Labs reveals Remcos malware using new tricky phishing emails from compromised accounts and advanced evasion techniques like…
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Forcepoint, Global Security News, malware, Security
New Stealthy Remcos Malware Campaigns Target Businesses and Schools
Forcepoint’s X-Labs reveals Remcos malware using new tricky phishing emails from compromised accounts and advanced evasion techniques like…
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Forcepoint, Global Security News, malware, Security
New Stealthy Remcos Malware Campaigns Target Businesses and Schools
Forcepoint’s X-Labs reveals Remcos malware using new tricky phishing emails from compromised accounts and advanced evasion techniques like…
Data loss, Global Security News, Guest blog, malware, Ransomware
SafePay ransomware: What you need to know
SafePay is a relatively new ransomware that is making a big impact. Find out how it is different from other ransomware, and read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
Botnet, deepfake, Global Security News, Law & order, malware, Podcast
Smashing Security podcast #423: Operation Endgame, deepfakes, and dead slugs
In this episode of the “Smashing Security” podcast, Graham unravels Operation Endgame – the surprisingly stylish police crackdown that is seizing botnets, mocking malware authors with anime videos, and taunting cybercriminals via Telegram. And BBC cyber correspondent Joe Tidy joins us to talk about “Ctrl-Alt-Chaos”, his new book diving into the murky world of teenage…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, privacy
Operation Endgame, deepfakes, and dead slugs
In this episode, Graham unravels Operation Endgame – the surprisingly stylish police crackdown that is seizing botnets, mocking malware authors with anime videos, and taunting cybercriminals via Telegram. Meanwhile, Carole exposes the AI-generated remote hiring threat. Could your next coworker be a North Korean hacker with a perfect LinkedIn? And BBC cyber correspondent Joe Tidy…
Global Security News, Guest blog, malware, phishing, Ransomware
Cybercrime is surging across Africa
A new INTERPOL report has sounded the alarm over a dramatic increase in cybercrime across Africa, with digital crime now accounting for a significant proportional of all criminal activity across the continent. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
data breach, Data loss, Global Security News, malware, Marks and Spencer, Ransomware
Marks & Spencer ransomware attack was good news for other retailers
When Marks & Spencer paused online orders after it was hit by ransomware, it was bad news for them… but GOOD news for other big online retailers. Fashion rivals like Next, John Lewis, and Zara saw a nice little bump while M&S sales floundered.
Global Security News, Guest blog, malware, Qilin, Ransomware
Qilin offers “Call a lawyer” button for affiliates attempting to extort ransoms from victims who won’t pay
Imagine for one moment that you are a cybercriminal. You have compromised an organisation’s network, you have stolen their data, you have encrypted their network, and you are now knee-deep in the ransomware negotiation. However, there’s a problem. Your target is stalling for time. Who can you, as the perpetrator of the crime rather than…
Global Security News, Guest blog, Law & order, malware, Ransomware
Ransomware gang busted in Thailand hotel raid
In a dramatic raid at a hotel in central Pattaya this week, Thai police have unearthed a criminal gang that was operating a ransomware and illicit gambling operation. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Risk Management, Venture, Webroot Blog
Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe
Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Risk Management, Venture, Webroot Blog
Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe
Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Risk Management, Venture, Webroot Blog
Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe
Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Risk Management, Venture, Webroot Blog
Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe
Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Risk Management, Venture, Webroot Blog
Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe
Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Risk Management, Venture, Webroot Blog
Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe
Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Risk Management, Venture, Webroot Blog
Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe
Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Risk Management, Venture, Webroot Blog
Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe
Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Europe, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Risk Management, Venture, Webroot Blog
Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe
Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…
data breach, Data loss, Global Security News, malware, Ransomware
Infecting insurance firms with ransomware… for dummies
Is it any wonder that ransomware gangs are targeting cyberinsurance companies? There is *so* much valuable data to steal, which can help them earn even more money from more victims.
Global Security News, Guest blog, Law & order, malware, phishing, Security threats
Dutch police identify users as young as 11-year-old on Cracked.io hacking forum
Dutch police have announced that they have identified 126 individuals linked to the now dismantled Cracked.io cybercrime forum. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
AI, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, privacy, Risk Management
Mitigating prompt injection attacks with a layered defense strategy
Posted by Google GenAI Security Team With the rapid adoption of generative AI, a new wave of threats is emerging across the industry with the aim of manipulating the AI systems themselves. One such emerging attack vector is indirect prompt injections. Unlike direct prompt injections, where an attacker directly inputs malicious commands into a prompt,…
AI, AI Security, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, privacy, Risk Management
Mitigating prompt injection attacks with a layered defense strategy
Posted by Google GenAI Security Team With the rapid adoption of generative AI, a new wave of threats is emerging across the industry with the aim of manipulating the AI systems themselves. One such emerging attack vector is indirect prompt injections. Unlike direct prompt injections, where an attacker directly inputs malicious commands into a prompt,…
data breach, Data loss, Global Security News, Guest blog, malware, Ransomware
Bert ransomware: what you need to know
Bert is a recently-discovered strain of ransomware that encrypts victims’ files and demands a payment for the decryption key. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
Breaking News, cyber crime, Exploits, Global Security News, hacking, malware, Security
Attackers exploit Fortinet flaws to deploy Qilin ransomware
Qilin ransomware now exploits Fortinet vulnerabilities to achieve remote code execution on impacted devices. Threat intelligence firm PRODAFT warned that Qilin ransomware (aka Phantom Mantis) group targeted multiple organizations between May and June 2025 by exploiting multiple FortiGate vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-21762, and CVE-2024-55591. “Phantom Mantis recently launched a coordinated intrusion campaign targeting multiple organizations between…
Application Security, Global Security News, malware, supply chain, Threat Intelligence
Fake npm utilities remotely delete entire app directories
The malicious packages create backdoor endpoints and act as wipers when activated.
APT, Breaking News, Cyber warfare, Global Security News, ICS-SCADA, malware
Russia-linked threat actors targets Ukraine with PathWiper wiper
A Russia-linked threat actor targeted a critical infrastructure organization in Ukraine with a new destructive malware dubbed PathWiper. Russia-linked threat actor targeted Ukraine’s critical infrastructure with a new wiper named PathWiper. Cisco Talos researchers reported that attackers utilized a legitimate endpoint administration tool, indicating they had access to the administrative console, then used it to…
data breach, Global Security News, Guest blog, malware, Ransomware
Marks & Spencer’s ransomware nightmare – more details emerge
Over Easter, retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) discovered that it had suffered a highly damaging ransomware attack that left some shop shelves empty, shut down online ordering, some staff unable to clock in and out, and caused some of its major suppliers to resort to pen and paper. In a gloating abuse-filled email to…
Global Security News, malware, Threat Intelligence
More sophisticated ViperSoftX malware variant emerges
GBHackers News reports that updates to the ViperSoftX information-stealing malware have bolstered its modularity, covertness, and persistence.
Breaking News, cyber crime, Cybercrime, Global Security News, hacking, malware, North America
U.S. Offers $10M bounty for info on RedLine malware creator and state hackers
The U.S. offers up to $10M for info on state hackers linked to RedLine malware and its creator, Maxim Rudometov, tied to attacks on U.S. infrastructure. The U.S. Department of State offers a reward of up to $10 million for information nation-state actors linked to the RedLine infostealer and its alleged author, Russian national Maxim…
Global Security News, Guest blog, Law & order, malware, RedLine
US offers $10 million reward for tips about state-linked RedLine hackers
How would you like to earn yourself millions of dollars? Well, it may just be possible – if you have information which could help expose the identities of cybercriminals involved with the notorious RedLine information-stealing malware. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
Breaking News, cyber crime, Exploits, Global Security News, hacking, hacking news, malware
Play ransomware group hit 900 organizations since 2022
A joint advisory from the US and Australian authorities states that Play ransomware has hit approximately 900 organizations over the past three years. A joint advisory from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) states that Play ransomware has hit…
Global Security News, Incident Response, malware, Vulnerability Management
Updating & Protecting Linux Systems – PSW #877
Breaking News, cyber crime, Cybercrime, Emerging Tech, Global Security News, malware
New versions of Chaos RAT target Windows and Linux systems
Acronis researchers reported that new Chaos RAT variants were employed in 2025 attacks against Linux and Windows systems. Acronis TRU researchers discovered new Chaos RAT variants targeting Linux and Windows in recent attacks. Originally seen in 2022, Chaos RAT evolved in 2024, with fresh samples emerging in 2025. TRU also discovered a critical flaw in…
critical-infrastructure-security, Global Security News, malware
Ramnit malware compromise in industrial orgs spikes
SecurityWeek reports that the industrial sector has been primarily infected with the Win32.Worm.Ramnit, Trojan.scar/shyape, Trojan.lokibot/stealer, and Win32.Worm.Sohanad malware between October 2024 and March 2025.
critical-infrastructure-security, Global Security News, malware
Ramnit malware compromise in industrial orgs spikes
SecurityWeek reports that the industrial sector has been primarily infected with the Win32.Worm.Ramnit, Trojan.scar/shyape, Trojan.lokibot/stealer, and Win32.Worm.Sohanad malware between October 2024 and March 2025.
ClickFix, cyber attack, Global Security News, malware, Security
ClickFix Email Scam Alert: Fake Booking.com Emails Deliver Malware
Cofense Intelligence uncovers a surge in ClickFix email scams impersonating Booking.com, delivering RATs and info-stealers. Learn how these…
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Microsoft Launches Free Security Program for European Governments
Microsoft is offering European countries a new cybersecurity program for free to help them defend against threats from nation-states like China and Russia, ransomware gangs, and AI-powered cyber threats through greater intelligence sharing, investments, and partnerships. The post Microsoft Launches Free Security Program for European Governments appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Microsoft Launches Free Security Program for European Governments
Microsoft is offering European countries a new cybersecurity program for free to help them defend against threats from nation-states like China and Russia, ransomware gangs, and AI-powered cyber threats through greater intelligence sharing, investments, and partnerships. The post Microsoft Launches Free Security Program for European Governments appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Microsoft Launches Free Security Program for European Governments
Microsoft is offering European countries a new cybersecurity program for free to help them defend against threats from nation-states like China and Russia, ransomware gangs, and AI-powered cyber threats through greater intelligence sharing, investments, and partnerships. The post Microsoft Launches Free Security Program for European Governments appeared first on Security Boulevard.
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis
Cyber Attacks on Government Agencies: Detect and Investigate with ANY.RUN for Fast Response
Government institutions worldwide face a growing number of sophisticated cyberattacks. This case study examines how ANY.RUN’s solutions can be leveraged to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats targeting government organizations. By analyzing real-world threats, we demonstrate how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup, Interactive Sandbox, and YARA Search assist cybersecurity teams in identifying attack vectors, tracking malicious…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis
Cyber Attacks on Government Agencies: Detect and Investigate with ANY.RUN for Fast Response
Government institutions worldwide face a growing number of sophisticated cyberattacks. This case study examines how ANY.RUN’s solutions can be leveraged to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats targeting government organizations. By analyzing real-world threats, we demonstrate how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup, Interactive Sandbox, and YARA Search assist cybersecurity teams in identifying attack vectors, tracking malicious…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis
Cyber Attacks on Government Agencies: Detect and Investigate with ANY.RUN for Fast Response
Government institutions worldwide face a growing number of sophisticated cyberattacks. This case study examines how ANY.RUN’s solutions can be leveraged to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats targeting government organizations. By analyzing real-world threats, we demonstrate how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup, Interactive Sandbox, and YARA Search assist cybersecurity teams in identifying attack vectors, tracking malicious…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis
Cyber Attacks on Government Agencies: Detect and Investigate with ANY.RUN for Fast Response
Government institutions worldwide face a growing number of sophisticated cyberattacks. This case study examines how ANY.RUN’s solutions can be leveraged to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats targeting government organizations. By analyzing real-world threats, we demonstrate how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup, Interactive Sandbox, and YARA Search assist cybersecurity teams in identifying attack vectors, tracking malicious…
Android, Breaking News, cyber crime, Global Security News, malware, Mobile
Android banking trojan Crocodilus rapidly evolves and goes global
A new Android banking trojan called Crocodilus is being used in a growing number of campaigns targeting users in Europe and South America. Crocodilus is a recently discovered Android banking trojan that is quickly gaining ground. What began as small test campaigns has now grown into full-blown attacks targeting users across Europe and South America.…
Android, Breaking News, cyber crime, Global Security News, malware, Mobile
Android banking trojan Crocodilus rapidly evolves and goes global
A new Android banking trojan called Crocodilus is being used in a growing number of campaigns targeting users in Europe and South America. Crocodilus is a recently discovered Android banking trojan that is quickly gaining ground. What began as small test campaigns has now grown into full-blown attacks targeting users across Europe and South America.…
Android, Breaking News, cyber crime, Global Security News, malware, Mobile
Android banking trojan Crocodilus rapidly evolves and goes global
A new Android banking trojan called Crocodilus is being used in a growing number of campaigns targeting users in Europe and South America. Crocodilus is a recently discovered Android banking trojan that is quickly gaining ground. What began as small test campaigns has now grown into full-blown attacks targeting users across Europe and South America.…
Android, Breaking News, cyber crime, Global Security News, malware, Mobile
Android banking trojan Crocodilus rapidly evolves and goes global
A new Android banking trojan called Crocodilus is being used in a growing number of campaigns targeting users in Europe and South America. Crocodilus is a recently discovered Android banking trojan that is quickly gaining ground. What began as small test campaigns has now grown into full-blown attacks targeting users across Europe and South America.…
Android, Breaking News, cyber crime, Global Security News, malware, Mobile
Android banking trojan Crocodilus rapidly evolves and goes global
A new Android banking trojan called Crocodilus is being used in a growing number of campaigns targeting users in Europe and South America. Crocodilus is a recently discovered Android banking trojan that is quickly gaining ground. What began as small test campaigns has now grown into full-blown attacks targeting users across Europe and South America.…
Android, Breaking News, cyber crime, Global Security News, malware, Mobile
Android banking trojan Crocodilus rapidly evolves and goes global
A new Android banking trojan called Crocodilus is being used in a growing number of campaigns targeting users in Europe and South America. Crocodilus is a recently discovered Android banking trojan that is quickly gaining ground. What began as small test campaigns has now grown into full-blown attacks targeting users across Europe and South America.…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis
OtterCookie: Analysis of Lazarus Group Malware Targeting Finance and Tech Professionals
Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mauro on X. What looks like a simple freelance bug fix turns out to be a full-blown malware infection. OtterCookie, a new tool from the Lazarus Group APT, hides behind clean code and fake job offers, then…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis
OtterCookie: Analysis of Lazarus Group Malware Targeting Finance and Tech Professionals
Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mauro on X. What looks like a simple freelance bug fix turns out to be a full-blown malware infection. OtterCookie, a new tool from the Lazarus Group APT, hides behind clean code and fake job offers, then…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis
OtterCookie: Analysis of Lazarus Group Malware Targeting Finance and Tech Professionals
Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mauro on X. What looks like a simple freelance bug fix turns out to be a full-blown malware infection. OtterCookie, a new tool from the Lazarus Group APT, hides behind clean code and fake job offers, then…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis
OtterCookie: Analysis of Lazarus Group Malware Targeting Finance and Tech Professionals
Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mauro on X. What looks like a simple freelance bug fix turns out to be a full-blown malware infection. OtterCookie, a new tool from the Lazarus Group APT, hides behind clean code and fake job offers, then…
antivirus, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Department of Justice (DOJ), fbi, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Global Security News, Government, Justice Department, malware, Ransomware, Secret Service
Top counter antivirus service disrupted in global takedown
AVCheck, a large-scale service that cybercriminals use to check if their malware can be detected by various antivirus tools, was seized and taken offline Tuesday by a globally coordinated law enforcement action. Officials on Thursday said they seized four domains and a server associated with the online software crypting syndicate. The site for the counter…
Global Security News, Guest blog, malware, MOD, Russia
Damascened Peacock: Russian hackers targeted UK Ministry of Defence
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has revealed that it was the target of a sophisticated cyber attack that saw Russia-linked hackers pose as journalists. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
ClickFix, data breach, Global Security News, Guest blog, Interlock, malware, Ransomware
Interlock ransomware: what you need to know
“We don’t just want payment; we want accountability.” The malicious hackers behind the Interlock ransomware try to justify their attacks. Learn more about what you need to know about Interlock in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
Global Security News, Law & order, malware, Meta, Podcast, Romance baiting, Smashing Security, Star Wars, vulnerability, WhatsApp
Smashing Security podcast #419: Star Wars, the CIA, and a WhatsApp malware mirage
Why is a cute Star Wars fan website now redirecting to the CIA? How come Cambodia has become the world’s hotspot for scam call centres? And can a WhatsApp image really drain your bank account with a single download, or is it just a load of hacker hokum? All this and much more is discussed…
AI, Apps, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Webroot Blog
Build strong digital defenses for your entire family
The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…
AI, Apps, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Webroot Blog
Build strong digital defenses for your entire family
The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…
AI, Apps, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Webroot Blog
Build strong digital defenses for your entire family
The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…
AI, Apps, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Webroot Blog
Build strong digital defenses for your entire family
The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…
AI, Apps, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Webroot Blog
Build strong digital defenses for your entire family
The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…
AI, Apps, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Webroot Blog
Build strong digital defenses for your entire family
The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…
AI, Apps, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Webroot Blog
Build strong digital defenses for your entire family
The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…
AI, Apps, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Webroot Blog
Build strong digital defenses for your entire family
The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…
AI, Apps, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, phishing, privacy, Webroot Blog
Build strong digital defenses for your entire family
The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Instructions on ANY.RUN, malware, Malware Analysis
How to Analyze Node.js, Python, Android, and Linux Malware with ANY.RUN
Malware doesn’t stick to one platform or play fair. One day it’s a Python stealer. The next, it’s an Android RAT or a Node.js backdoor quietly pinging its C2. Then it hits Linux, flooding your network with suspicious connections. Modern threats are unpredictable. They move across systems and languages, often slipping past tools that weren’t…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Instructions on ANY.RUN, malware, Malware Analysis
How to Analyze Node.js, Python, Android, and Linux Malware with ANY.RUN
Malware doesn’t stick to one platform or play fair. One day it’s a Python stealer. The next, it’s an Android RAT or a Node.js backdoor quietly pinging its C2. Then it hits Linux, flooding your network with suspicious connections. Modern threats are unpredictable. They move across systems and languages, often slipping past tools that weren’t…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Instructions on ANY.RUN, malware, Malware Analysis
How to Analyze Node.js, Python, Android, and Linux Malware with ANY.RUN
Malware doesn’t stick to one platform or play fair. One day it’s a Python stealer. The next, it’s an Android RAT or a Node.js backdoor quietly pinging its C2. Then it hits Linux, flooding your network with suspicious connections. Modern threats are unpredictable. They move across systems and languages, often slipping past tools that weren’t…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Instructions on ANY.RUN, malware, Malware Analysis
How to Analyze Node.js, Python, Android, and Linux Malware with ANY.RUN
Malware doesn’t stick to one platform or play fair. One day it’s a Python stealer. The next, it’s an Android RAT or a Node.js backdoor quietly pinging its C2. Then it hits Linux, flooding your network with suspicious connections. Modern threats are unpredictable. They move across systems and languages, often slipping past tools that weren’t…
Botnet, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Security, Endpoint, Featured, Global Security News, Identity & Access, malware, Network Security, News, Operation Endgame Cybercrime, Russia, Security Boulevard (Original), Spotlight, Threats & Breaches
U.S. Authorities Seize DanaBot Malware Operation, Indict 16
U.S. authorities seized the infrastructure of the DanaBot malware and charged 16 people in an action that is part of the larger Operation Endgame, a multinational initiative launched last year to disrupt and take apart global cybercriminals operations. The post U.S. Authorities Seize DanaBot Malware Operation, Indict 16 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
data breach, Data loss, Exploits, Global Security News, Guest blog, malware, Ransomware, vishing
3AM ransomware attack poses as a call from IT support to compromise networks
Cybercriminals are getting smarter. Not by developing new types of malware or exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities, but by simply pretending to be helpful IT support desk workers. Find out how they do it in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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DanaBot malware operation seized in global takedown
A global collection of private defenders and law enforcement agencies notched another win against a core facilitator for cybercrime, initiating coordinated seizures and takedowns of DanaBot’s command and control servers, disrupting the malware-as-a-service’s operations, the Justice Department said Thursday. Federal officials also unsealed a grand jury indictment and criminal complaint charging 16 individuals for their…
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Microsoft says Lumma password stealer malware found on 394,000 Windows PCs
Microsoft and law enforcement announced a coordinated takedown of the Lumma pasword-stealing malware.
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Law Enforcement, Microsoft Disrupt Operations of Popular Lumma Stealer
International law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity vendors seized thousands of domains used to run the MaaS operations of the widely popular Lumma Stealer malware, which was used to facilitate ransomware, malvertising, and phishing attacks around the globa. The post Law Enforcement, Microsoft Disrupt Operations of Popular Lumma Stealer appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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DBatLoader Delivers Remcos via .pif Files and UAC Bypass in New Phishing Campaign
A new phishing campaign is spreading the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT) through DBatLoader. It employs User Account Control (UAC) bypass, obfuscated scripts, Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBAS) abuse, and persistence mechanisms. Here’s an analysis of the infection chain, key techniques, and detection tips. How the Attack Works To see how the attack unfolds,…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis, News
DBatLoader Delivers Remcos via .pif Files and UAC Bypass in New Phishing Campaign
A new phishing campaign is spreading the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT) through DBatLoader. It employs User Account Control (UAC) bypass, obfuscated scripts, Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBAS) abuse, and persistence mechanisms. Here’s an analysis of the infection chain, key techniques, and detection tips. How the Attack Works To see how the attack unfolds,…
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DBatLoader Delivers Remcos via .pif Files and UAC Bypass in New Phishing Campaign
A new phishing campaign is spreading the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT) through DBatLoader. It employs User Account Control (UAC) bypass, obfuscated scripts, Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBAS) abuse, and persistence mechanisms. Here’s an analysis of the infection chain, key techniques, and detection tips. How the Attack Works To see how the attack unfolds,…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis, News
DBatLoader Delivers Remcos via .pif Files and UAC Bypass in New Phishing Campaign
A new phishing campaign is spreading the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT) through DBatLoader. It employs User Account Control (UAC) bypass, obfuscated scripts, Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBAS) abuse, and persistence mechanisms. Here’s an analysis of the infection chain, key techniques, and detection tips. How the Attack Works To see how the attack unfolds,…
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Lumma infostealer infected about 10 million systems before global disruption
LummaC2 infected around 10 million devices and systems, allowing for millions of follow-on attacks, before the information-stealing malware operation was dismantled through a coordinated global operation this week, Brett Leatherman, the FBI’s deputy assistant director for cyber operations, said during a media briefing Wednesday. “Since its inception in 2022, LummaC2’s malware-as-a-service platform rose to become…
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How SOC Teams Improve Mean Time to Detect and Other KPIs with Threat Intelligence Feeds
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are under constant pressure to detect threats faster, respond more effectively, and reduce operational noise. Metrics like Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), False Positive Rate (FPR), and True Positive Rate (TPR) are more than just numbers — they define the health and impact of a business…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Emerging Tech, features, Global Security News, malware
How SOC Teams Improve Mean Time to Detect and Other KPIs with Threat Intelligence Feeds
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are under constant pressure to detect threats faster, respond more effectively, and reduce operational noise. Metrics like Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), False Positive Rate (FPR), and True Positive Rate (TPR) are more than just numbers — they define the health and impact of a business…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Emerging Tech, features, Global Security News, malware
How SOC Teams Improve Mean Time to Detect and Other KPIs with Threat Intelligence Feeds
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are under constant pressure to detect threats faster, respond more effectively, and reduce operational noise. Metrics like Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), False Positive Rate (FPR), and True Positive Rate (TPR) are more than just numbers — they define the health and impact of a business…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Emerging Tech, features, Global Security News, malware
How SOC Teams Improve Mean Time to Detect and Other KPIs with Threat Intelligence Feeds
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are under constant pressure to detect threats faster, respond more effectively, and reduce operational noise. Metrics like Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), False Positive Rate (FPR), and True Positive Rate (TPR) are more than just numbers — they define the health and impact of a business…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis, malware behavior, North America
How Adversary Telegram Bots Help to Reveal Threats: Case Study
While analyzing malware samples uploaded to ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox, one particular case marked as “phishing” and “Telegram” drew the attention of our security analysts. Although this analysis session wasn’t attributed to any known malware family or threat actor group, the analysis revealed that Telegram bots were being used for data exfiltration. This led us to…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis, malware behavior, North America
How Adversary Telegram Bots Help to Reveal Threats: Case Study
While analyzing malware samples uploaded to ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox, one particular case marked as “phishing” and “Telegram” drew the attention of our security analysts. Although this analysis session wasn’t attributed to any known malware family or threat actor group, the analysis revealed that Telegram bots were being used for data exfiltration. This led us to…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis, malware behavior, North America
How Adversary Telegram Bots Help to Reveal Threats: Case Study
While analyzing malware samples uploaded to ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox, one particular case marked as “phishing” and “Telegram” drew the attention of our security analysts. Although this analysis session wasn’t attributed to any known malware family or threat actor group, the analysis revealed that Telegram bots were being used for data exfiltration. This led us to…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Malware Analysis, malware behavior, North America
How Adversary Telegram Bots Help to Reveal Threats: Case Study
While analyzing malware samples uploaded to ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox, one particular case marked as “phishing” and “Telegram” drew the attention of our security analysts. Although this analysis session wasn’t attributed to any known malware family or threat actor group, the analysis revealed that Telegram bots were being used for data exfiltration. This led us to…
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Coinbase Data Breach 2025: How Insider Threats Led to a $20 Million Ransom Demand
Explore how a $20 million insider data breach shook Coinbase in 2025. Learn what happened, how the crypto giant responded, and key lessons to protect your business from similar cyber threats.
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What’s New in Android Security and Privacy in 2025
Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, VP Engineering, Android Security and Privacy Android’s intelligent protections keep you safe from everyday dangers. Our dedication to your security is validated by security experts, who consistently rank top Android devices highest in security, and score Android smartphones, led by the Pixel 9 Pro, as leaders in anti-fraud efficacy. Android is…
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What’s New in Android Security and Privacy in 2025
Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, VP Engineering, Android Security and Privacy Android’s intelligent protections keep you safe from everyday dangers. Our dedication to your security is validated by security experts, who consistently rank top Android devices highest in security, and score Android smartphones, led by the Pixel 9 Pro, as leaders in anti-fraud efficacy. Android is…
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Two years’ jail for down-on-his-luck man who sold ransomware online
A man has been jailed in Ireland for two years after pleading guilty to offences related to his illegal online business that sold ransomware and other malware, as well as stolen credit card details, and false bank accounts. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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US seizes Anyproxy, 5socks botnets and indicts alleged administrators
Federal authorities seized two domains and indicted four foreign individuals for alleged involvement in a long-running botnet service that infected older wireless internet routers, the Justice Department said Friday. The malware created for the botnet allowed infected routers to be reconfigured, which granted unauthorized access to third parties and made the routers available for sale…
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OpenText Report Shines Spotlight on Malware Infection Rates
A 2025 cybersecurity threat report based on analysis of data collected from tens of millions of endpoints by OpenText shows that the malware infection rate for business PCs now stands at 2.39%, with 87% of that malware being based on some type of variant that was specifically created to evade detection by cybersecurity tools. The…
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FBI and Dutch police seize and shut down botnet of hacked routers
U.S. authorities indicted three Russians and one Kazakhstan national for hacking and selling access to a botnet made of vulnerable internet-connected devices.
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Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams
It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.” Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…
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Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams
It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.” Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…
