DNS data shows one in 10 organizations have malware traffic on their networks
Akamai report highlights how widespread malware threats remain, noting the dangers of threats specific to DNS infrastructure. READ MORE HERE…
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Attacks on SonicWall appliances linked to Chinese campaign: Mandiant
The technique used in the attack on SonicWall devices are consistent with earlier attacks from a Chinese campaign. READ MORE HERE…
DEV-0139 launches targeted attacks against the cryptocurrency industry
Microsoft security researchers investigate an attack where the threat actor, tracked DEV-0139, used chat groups to target specific cryptocurrency investment companies and run a backdoor within their network.
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Malicious IIS extensions quietly open persistent backdoors into servers
Attackers are increasingly leveraging managed IIS extensions as covert backdoors into servers, providing a durable persistence mechanism for attacks.
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Linux malware is on the rise—6 types of attacks to look for
Malware targeting Linux environments has increased massively in the past year, with threat actors using a variety of techniques to carry out operations. READ MORE HERE…
Rise in XorDdos: A deeper look at the stealthy DDoS malware targeting Linux devices
Observing a 254% increase in activity over the last six months from a versatile Linux trojan called XorDdos, the Microsoft 365 Defender research team provides in-depth analysis into this stealthy malware’s capabilities and key infection signs.
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Risks in Telecommunications IT Sr. Threat Researcher Sr. Threat Researcher Sr. Threat Researcher Manager, Threat Research
We summarize the characteristics, threats, and recommendations to improve the security posture of enterprises’ and telecommunications companies’ IT infrastructure. Read More HERE…
Updated XCSSET Malware Targets Telegram, Other Apps Threats Analyst Threats Analyst
In our last update on the XCSSET campaign, we updated some of its features targeting latest macOS 11 (Big Sur). Since then, the campaign added more features to its toolset, which we have continually monitored. We have also discovered the mechanism used to steal information from various apps, a behavior that has been present since we first discussed XCSSET. Read More HERE…
BIOPASS RAT: New Malware Sniffs Victims via Live Streaming Threat Researcher Threat Researcher Threat Researcher Threat Researcher
We discovered a new malware that targets online gambling companies in China via a watering hole attack, in which visitors are tricked into downloading a malware loader disguised as a legitimate installer for well-known apps such as Adobe Flash Player or Microsoft Silverlight. Read More HERE…