CrowdStrike is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Oracle that will bring the unified, AI-powered protection of CrowdStrike Falcon® Cloud Security support to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). As OCI has become a strategic choice for organizations seeking enterprise-grade performance and security, this expansion improves the visibility and protection to defend against … [Read more...] about CrowdStrike Expands Support to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
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LightSpy Expands to 100+ Commands, Increasing Control Over Windows, macOS, Linux, and Mobile
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged an updated version of the LightSpy implant that comes equipped with an expanded set of data collection features to extract information from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. LightSpy is the name given to a modular spyware that's capable of infecting both Windows and Apple systems with an aim to harvest data. It was first … [Read more...] about LightSpy Expands to 100+ Commands, Increasing Control Over Windows, macOS, Linux, and Mobile
Quad7 Botnet Expands to Target SOHO Routers and VPN Appliances
Sep 11, 2024Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Hacking The operators of the mysterious Quad7 botnet are actively evolving by compromising several brands of SOHO routers and VPN appliances by leveraging a combination of both known and unknown security flaws. Targets include devices from TP-LINK, Zyxel, Asus, Axentra, D-Link, and NETGEAR, according to a new report by French … [Read more...] about Quad7 Botnet Expands to Target SOHO Routers and VPN Appliances
Microsoft Expands Free Logging Capabilities for all U.S. Federal Agencies
Feb 24, 2024NewsroomActive Directory / Data Protection Microsoft has expanded free logging capabilities to all U.S. federal agencies using Microsoft Purview Audit irrespective of the license tier, more than six months after a China-linked cyber espionage campaign targeting two dozen organizations came to light. "Microsoft will automatically enable the logs in customer … [Read more...] about Microsoft Expands Free Logging Capabilities for all U.S. Federal Agencies
HijackLoader Expands Techniques to Improve Defense Evasion
HijackLoader continues to become increasingly popular among adversaries for deploying additional payloads and tooling A recent HijackLoader variant employs sophisticated techniques to enhance its complexity and defense evasion CrowdStrike detects this new HijackLoader variant using machine learning and behavior-based detection capabilities CrowdStrike researchers have … [Read more...] about HijackLoader Expands Techniques to Improve Defense Evasion
Diicot Expands Tactics with Cayosin Botnet
Jun 17, 2023Ravie LakshmananCryptojacking / Network Security Cybersecurity researchers have discovered previously undocumented payloads associated with a Romanian threat actor named Diicot, revealing its potential for launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. "The Diicot name is significant, as it's also the name of the Romanian organized crime and … [Read more...] about Diicot Expands Tactics with Cayosin Botnet
North Korean UNC2970 Hackers Expands Operations with New Malware Families
Mar 10, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Attack / Malware A North Korean espionage group tracked as UNC2970 has been observed employing previously undocumented malware families as part of a spear-phishing campaign targeting U.S. and European media and technology organizations since June 2022. Google-owned Mandiant said the threat cluster shares "multiple overlaps" with a … [Read more...] about North Korean UNC2970 Hackers Expands Operations with New Malware Families
CrowdXDR Alliance Expands to Help Hunt Threats Faster
CrowdStrike is proud to announce that Armis, Cloudflare and ThreatWarrior have joined the open CrowdXDR Alliance. The addition of these industry leaders enhances XDR with telemetry from cloud, network and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. This best-of-platform approach to XDR will help solve real-world productivity challenges that security teams face by empowering them to … [Read more...] about CrowdXDR Alliance Expands to Help Hunt Threats Faster
New Local Attack Vector Expands the Attack Surface of Log4j Vulnerability
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an entirely new attack vector that enables adversaries to exploit the Log4Shell vulnerability on servers locally by using a JavaScript WebSocket connection. "This newly-discovered attack vector means that anyone with a vulnerable Log4j version on their machine or local private network can browse a website and potentially trigger the … [Read more...] about New Local Attack Vector Expands the Attack Surface of Log4j Vulnerability
Meta Expands Facebook Protect Program to Activists, Journalists, Government Officials
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, on Thursday announced an expansion of its Facebook Protect security program to include human rights defenders, activists, journalists, and government officials who are more likely to be targeted by bad actors across its social media platforms. "These people are at the center of critical communities for public debate," said Nathaniel … [Read more...] about Meta Expands Facebook Protect Program to Activists, Journalists, Government Officials