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Avoid a Wipeout: How To Protect Organisations From Wiper Malware

January 26, 2023

The increasing spread of wiper malware is a stark reminder of the dangerous landscape organisations face when protecting their data. A solid, well-managed data backup and recovery plan is the key to ensuring data safety in the face of today’s growing array of threats.

Hacker hands using laptop with glowing brain showing ChatGPT malware

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Functioning Malware Written by ChatGPT Spotted on Dark Web Says Check Point Research

January 12, 2023

Dark web forum posts indicate that low- or even no-skill threat actors have figured out how to manipulate ChatGPT instructions to get it to produce basic but viable malware.

Hacker working on computer showing search engine ads used for malware and phishing

Cyber Security News

FBI: Hackers Are Using Search Engine Ads for Phishing and Malware Distribution

January 6, 2023

The FBI warned that hackers are using search engine ads for phishing and spreading malware to unsuspecting users by impersonating legitimate businesses and services.

Hand holding game controller showing 2K Games helpdesk system breached to send malware

Cyber Security News

Hacker Gained Access to 2K Games Helpdesk System, Used Customer Service Tickets To Send Malware Links to Players

September 27, 2022

2K Games accounts used for online games may have received unexpected messages from the helpdesk system claiming to be a response to a request. The messages look authentic, but conclude with a link to RedLine malware.

Malware warning sign on screen showing novel cyber threat techniques

Cyber Security Insights

Malware Madness: Understanding the Evolving Malware Landscape & Novel Threat Techniques

September 2, 2022

Attackers are becoming savvier, using search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to bump malicious links and malware to the top of users’ search engine results. Email, SMS, messaging apps, and social media are also commonly used to lure users.

Telegram app on a smartphone showing malware and messaging apps

Cyber Security News

Hackers Exploit Messaging Apps To Distribute Malware and Store Stolen Data

August 5, 2022

Intel 471 researchers found that hackers leveraged messaging apps and their infrastructure to distribute malware, steal and store data, and deliver malicious payloads.

Cyber Security News

Bug Allows Malware Authors To Add Reputable Contributors To Malicious NPM Packages Without Their Knowledge or Consent

May 10, 2022

Security researchers discovered a “package planting” flaw that allows malware developers to add respected open-source contributors to malicious NPM packages without notification or approval.

Chain consisting of connections showing blockchain companies targeted by Lazarus APT

Cyber Security News

North Korea’s Lazarus APT Is Targeting Blockchain Companies With Crypto-Stealer Malware

April 29, 2022

Lazarus APT targets the employees of blockchain companies with fake job offers, tricking them into downloading trojanized apps that steal security keys and make fraudulent transactions.

High factory structure and tower cranes showing malware targeting industrial control systems

Cyber Security News

US Intelligence Agencies: New Malware Kit Specifically Targets Industrial Control Systems, Crafted by State-Backed APT Groups

April 18, 2022

US intelligence agencies have issued a public warning indicating that APT groups have developed a "mutli-tool" malware kit that targets a commonly used range of industrial control systems.

Virus background against digital Russian flag showing Russian GRU botnet malware

Cyber Security News

The FBI Disrupted Russian GRU Botnet Malware Through a Court Order Before It Could Be Weaponized

April 15, 2022

The operation disrupted Russian GRU control over infected devices by removing Cyclops Blink botnet malware from the infected WatchGuard Firebox devices used as command-and-control (C2) servers.

Malware

Avoid a Wipeout: How To Protect Organisations From Wiper Malware

Functioning Malware Written by ChatGPT Spotted on Dark Web Says Check Point Research

FBI: Hackers Are Using Search Engine Ads for Phishing and Malware Distribution

Hacker Gained Access to 2K Games Helpdesk System, Used Customer Service Tickets To Send Malware Links to Players

Malware Madness: Understanding the Evolving Malware Landscape & Novel Threat Techniques

Hackers Exploit Messaging Apps To Distribute Malware and Store Stolen Data

Bug Allows Malware Authors To Add Reputable Contributors To Malicious NPM Packages Without Their Knowledge or Consent

North Korea’s Lazarus APT Is Targeting Blockchain Companies With Crypto-Stealer Malware

US Intelligence Agencies: New Malware Kit Specifically Targets Industrial Control Systems, Crafted by State-Backed APT Groups

The FBI Disrupted Russian GRU Botnet Malware Through a Court Order Before It Could Be Weaponized

Wanted Hacker Accessed Federal No Fly List on an Unsecured Airline’s Server

Hive Ransomware Shut Down by Law Enforcement Operation; FBI in Possession of Decryption Keys, Group’s Public-Facing Website

Navigating the Data Privacy Landscape in 2023