The ransomware industry surged in 2023 as it saw an alarming 55.5% increase in victims worldwide, reaching a staggering 4,368 cases. Figure 1: Year over year victims per quarter The rollercoaster ride from explosive growth in 2021 to a momentary dip in 2022 was just a teaser—2023 roared back with the same fervor as 2021, propelling existing groups and ushering in a wave of … [Read more...] about 3 Ransomware Group Newcomers to Watch in 2024
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Searching for AI Tools? Watch Out for Rogue Sites Distributing RedLine Malware
May 19, 2023Ravie LakshmananArtificial Intelligence / Cyber Threat Malicious Google Search ads for generative AI services like OpenAI ChatGPT and Midjourney are being used to direct users to sketchy websites as part of a BATLOADER campaign designed to deliver RedLine Stealer malware. "Both AI services are extremely popular but lack first-party standalone apps (i.e., users … [Read more...] about Searching for AI Tools? Watch Out for Rogue Sites Distributing RedLine Malware
Watch Out! Researchers Spot New Microsoft Office Zero-Day Exploit in the Wild
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a zero-day flaw in Microsoft Office that could be abused to achieve arbitrary code execution on affected Windows systems. The vulnerability came to light after an independent cybersecurity research team known as nao_sec uncovered a Word document ("05-2022-0438.doc") that was uploaded to VirusTotal from an IP address in … [Read more...] about Watch Out! Researchers Spot New Microsoft Office Zero-Day Exploit in the Wild
Yes, Containers Are Terrific, But Watch the Security Risks
Containers revolutionized the development process, acting as a cornerstone for DevOps initiatives, but containers bring complex security risks that are not always obvious. Organizations that don't mitigate these risks are vulnerable to attack. In this article, we outline how containers contributed to agile development, which unique security risks containers bring into the … [Read more...] about Yes, Containers Are Terrific, But Watch the Security Risks
Watch Out! Zyxel Firewalls and VPNs Under Active Cyberattack
Taiwanese networking equipment company Zyxel is warning customers of an ongoing attack targeting a "small subset" of its security products such as firewall and VPN servers. Attributing the attacks to a "sophisticated threat actor," the firm noted that the attacks single out appliances that have remote management or SSL VPN enabled, namely in the USG/ZyWALL, USG FLEX, ATP, and … [Read more...] about Watch Out! Zyxel Firewalls and VPNs Under Active Cyberattack
Watch Out! Mission Critical SAP Applications Are Under Active Attack
Cyber attackers are actively setting their sights on unsecured SAP applications in an attempt to steal information and sabotage critical processes, according to new research. "Observed exploitation could lead in many cases to full control of the unsecured SAP application, bypassing common security and compliance controls, and enabling attackers to steal sensitive information, … [Read more...] about Watch Out! Mission Critical SAP Applications Are Under Active Attack
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
Managed Service Provider? Watch This Video to Learn about Autonomous XDR
As managed security service providers, you're always on the lookout for new platforms. One that can generate further business, enables you to scale easily without investing in more human resources and provides that value immediately. In the meanwhile, your clients are constantly demanding more security for a lesser cost. Cynet recently published an 8-min video detailing their … [Read more...] about Managed Service Provider? Watch This Video to Learn about Autonomous XDR
Watch Out! Adrozek Malware Hijacking Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Yandex Browsers
Microsoft on Thursday took the wraps off an ongoing campaign impacting popular web browsers that stealthily injects malware-infested ads into search results to earn money via affiliate advertising. "Adrozek," as it's called by the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team, employs an "expansive, dynamic attacker infrastructure" consisting of 159 unique domains, each of which hosts … [Read more...] about Watch Out! Adrozek Malware Hijacking Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Yandex Browsers
Watch Out! New Android Banking Trojan Steals From 112 Financial Apps
Four months after security researchers uncovered a "Tetrade" of four Brazilian banking Trojans targeting financial institutions in Brazil, Latin America, and Europe, new findings show that the criminals behind the operation have expanded their tactics to infect mobile devices with spyware. According to Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT), the Brazil-based … [Read more...] about Watch Out! New Android Banking Trojan Steals From 112 Financial Apps