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JANUARY 7, 2024

A new breed of cyber threat has emerged, one that exploits the computational resources of unsuspecting victims of illicit cryptocurrency mining.

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MAY 28, 2024

Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team has uncovered a newly identified North Korean cyber threat actor dubbed “Moonstone Sleet” (previously known as Storm-1789).

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

As the digital landscape evolves, so does the nature of cyber threats. 2023 witnessed a significant shift in the tactics and approaches of cyber attackers, influenced by global conflicts and advancements in technology.

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JANUARY 20, 2024

In the ever-shifting landscape of cyber threats, a new player has emerged: Chae$ 4.1. This updated version of the Chaes malware infostealer series, analyzed by Morphisec Advanced Research Center, demonstrates a significant leap in... The post Morphisec Reveals Chae$ 4.1:

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APRIL 29, 2024

McAfee Labs has recently unveiled a sophisticated cyber threat known as DarkGate, which uses advanced tactics to exploit the AutoHotkey utility and evade Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of cyber threats, a new player has emerged in the Android ecosystem, known as “Android/Xamalicious.”

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new malevolent force emerged in 2022, known as MetaStealer.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Specialists at Elastic Security Labs have identified a new cyber threat associated with a complex piece of malware... The post Elastic Security Labs Unveils DPRK’s New macOS Malware Plot appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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JANUARY 14, 2024

Masquerading... The post Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 Reveals a New Cyber Threat in China: Financial Fraud APKs appeared first on Penetration Testing. Uncovered by Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, this malicious endeavor has raised alarms across the cybersecurity community.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new name has emerged with a notorious reputation – Pikabot.

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JANUARY 21, 2024

In the complex and constantly evolving world of cyber threats, a new sophisticated JAVA-based stealer has emerged, posing a significant threat to online security.

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APRIL 10, 2025

The cyber threat landscape is in constant flux, with threat actors continuously refining their techniques to breach defenses and achieve their malicious objectives.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

In the Internet age, where cyber threats continually evolve, the rise of scripted ransomware marks a new era of digital extortion.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In the ever-shifting landscape of cyber threats, a new player has emerged with a sophisticated phishing campaign spreading the DarkGate malware.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

In December 2023, the cybersecurity community was alerted to a new form of cyber threat – the Ducktail malware.

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DECEMBER 31, 2023

In a digital landscape where cyber threats are constantly evolving, Microsoft’s latest Threat Intelligence report, covering activity since mid-November 2023, sheds light on the sophisticated strategies employed by cybercriminals.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

In a digital age teeming with cyber threats, FortiGuard Labs recently identified an email phishing campaign that spread MrAnon Stealer malware.

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MAY 16, 2024

Recorded Future’s Insikt Group has uncovered a significant cyber threat campaign attributed to Russian-speaking threat actors, likely based in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals. This pervasive threat is delivered via email attachments, Discord, and OneDrive URLs. State-sponsored cyber espionage is becoming increasingly common, with threat actors operating out of Russia, potentially India, and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

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MAY 5, 2024

In the continually evolving landscape of cyber threats, Mac users are facing renewed challenges from an insidious form of malware known as the Atomic Stealer, or AMOS.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new and unexpected front has opened up: Microsoft Teams chats.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ransomware has emerged as one of the most pervasive and damaging forms of malware.

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DECEMBER 24, 2023

In the digital battlegrounds of modern warfare, a new adversary has emerged, codenamed ‘UAC-0099’ This nefarious cyber threat actor has been actively targeting Ukraine since mid-2022, according to insights from the Deep Instinct Threat... The post Threat Actor “UAC-0099”: Exploiting CVE-2023-38831 Against Ukraine (..)

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MAY 29, 2024

In a recent analysis, XLab’s Cyber Threat Insight Analysis (CTIA) System uncovered the abuse of the Kiteshield packer by various cyber threat actors targeting Linux environments.

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MAY 23, 2024

The persistent cyber threat known as Kinsing malware has taken a new and sophisticated approach to its cryptojacking campaign.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

In the shadowy world of cyber threats, UNC4990 emerges as a unique actor. Since... The post UNC4990: A Threat Actor with a USB Trick up Its Sleeve appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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DECEMBER 3, 2023

The BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report for November 2023 provides a deep dive into the current cybersecurity landscape, offering invaluable... The post Cybercrime Rampant: Novel Malware Attacks Triple in Frequency, BlackBerry Warns appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, MageCart malware emerges as a formidable foe, especially for WordPress users.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2025

Penetration Testing Frameworks: Frameworks like Metasploit simulate real-world attacks to identify security weaknesses. Encryption Technologies: Encryption protects data confidentiality and integrity, but attackers also use it to conceal malware, establish encrypted communication channels, and secure stolen data.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

In the realm of cyber threats, a new malicious campaign has emerged targeting users in Israel, employing the advanced RHADAMANTHYS infostealer malware.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new alarm has been sounded for Apache ActiveMQ server administrators.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Emerging from the shadows of Pyongyang, a North Korean hacking organization known as Andariel has been wreaking havoc in the digital realm, stealthily infiltrating South Korean firms and institutions, stealing sensitive data, and extorting... The post Andariel: North Korea’s Cyber Threat Actor Steals Data, Launches Ransomware Attacks (..)

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the Cybersecurity for Dummies section of the book, readers learn in simple, straightforward language about various cyber-threats that they face, and how to protect themselves against such threats – as well how to recover if they have already suffered a malware infection or data breach, or otherwise have had their cybersecurity undermined.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

In recent years, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern, and it’s no surprise given the persistent and cunning nature of cyber threats.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, beneath its user-friendly surface lies a battlefield where cyber threats lurk... The post Check Point Exposes Outlook’s Silent Attack Vectors appeared first on Penetration Testing. It’s a hub of activity, connecting people across organizations.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new menace lurks in the digital shadows, targeting the very core of our interconnected world.

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