Over the past year, I’ve spoken with hundreds of professionals about what they expect from their network security. This question is mostly met with equal parts enthusiasm and angst. As we wrap up another successful Cisco Live, I’m eager to share the deep insights I’ve gathered from these extensive conversations and how Cisco is actively addressing your security needs. As … [Read more...] about Security, the cloud, and AI: building powerful outcomes while simplifying your experience
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Powerful JavaScript Dropper PindOS Distributes Bumblebee and IcedID Malware
Jun 23, 2023Ravie LakshmananMalware / Cyber Threat A new strain of JavaScript dropper has been observed delivering next-stage payloads like Bumblebee and IcedID. Cybersecurity firm Deep Instinct is tracking the malware as PindOS, which contains the name in its "User-Agent" string. Both Bumblebee and IcedID serve as loaders, acting as a vector for other malware on compromised … [Read more...] about Powerful JavaScript Dropper PindOS Distributes Bumblebee and IcedID Malware
Elastic Security 8.8: Powerful endpoint response, alert triage, and data accuracy to bring more efficiency to security
As the volume and complexity of cyber threats continue to increase, security analysts face mounting pressure to protect their organizations from attack with maximum efficiency. Elastic Security 8.8 introduces features designed to help analysts digest, prioritize, and quickly respond to security incidents. These features include the following:The improved alert triage … [Read more...] about Elastic Security 8.8: Powerful endpoint response, alert triage, and data accuracy to bring more efficiency to security
Researchers Uncover Powerful Backdoor and Custom Implant in Year-Long Cyber Campaign
May 15, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Threat / Malware Government, aviation, education, and telecom sectors located in South and Southeast Asia have come under the radar of a new hacking group as part of a highly-targeted campaign that commenced in mid-2022 and continued into the first quarter of 2023. Symantec, by Broadcom Software, is tracking the activity under its … [Read more...] about Researchers Uncover Powerful Backdoor and Custom Implant in Year-Long Cyber Campaign
Watch Out! That Android System Update May Contain A Powerful Spyware
Researchers have discovered a new information-stealing trojan, which targets Android devices with an onslaught of data-exfiltration capabilities — from collecting browser searches to recording audio and phone calls. While malware on Android has previously taken the guise of copycat apps, which go under names similar to legitimate pieces of software, this sophisticated new … [Read more...] about Watch Out! That Android System Update May Contain A Powerful Spyware
New Kimsuky Module Makes North Korean Spyware More Powerful
A week after the US government issued an advisory about a "global intelligence gathering mission" operated by North Korean state-sponsored hackers, new findings have emerged about the threat group's spyware capabilities. The APT — dubbed "Kimsuky" (aka Black Banshee or Thallium) and believed to be active as early as 2012 — has been now linked to as many as three hitherto … [Read more...] about New Kimsuky Module Makes North Korean Spyware More Powerful
Telegram Suffers ‘Powerful DDoS Attack’ From China During Hong Kong Protests
Telegram, one of the most popular encrypted messaging app, briefly went offline yesterday for hundreds of thousands of users worldwide after a powerful distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack hit its servers.Telegram founder Pavel Durov later revealed that the attack was mainly coming from the IP addresses located in China, suggesting the Chinese government could be behind … [Read more...] about Telegram Suffers ‘Powerful DDoS Attack’ From China During Hong Kong Protests