BlackByte Blends Known Tactics With New Encryptor Variant and Vulnerability Exploits to Support Ongoing Attacks

The latest encryptor variant identified by researchers at Cisco Talos appends the file extension ‘blackbytent_h’ to encrypted files. This variant also includes the deployment of four vulnerable drivers, an increase from previous reports.

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New LummaC2 Malware Variant Uses PowerShell, Obfuscation to Steal Data

Ontinue has discovered a new LummaC2 malware variant with increased activity, using PowerShell for initial infection and employing…

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Why LLMs Are Just the Tip of the AI Security Iceberg

With the right processes and tools, organizations can implement advanced AI security frameworks that make hidden risks visible, enabling security teams to track and address them before impact.

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WPS Office Zero-Day Exploited by South Korea-Linked Cyberspies

A WPS Office zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE⁠-⁠2024⁠-⁠7262 was exploited by South Korean hacker group APT-C-60.

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Check Point Acquires Cybersecurity Startup Cyberint

Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies has announced the acquisition of threat intelligence company Cyberint, marking its third startup acquisition in a year.

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Malware Delivered via Malicious Pidgin Plugin, Signal Fork

Threat actors delivered malware via instant messaging applications, including a malicious Pidgin plugin and an unofficial Signal fork.

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Check Point to Acquire External Cyber Risk Management Firm Cyberint

Check Point says the acquisition will enhance its own SOC capabilities and expand its managed threat intelligence offerings.

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China’s Volt Typhoon Exploits Zero-Day Flaw in Versa’s SD-WAN Director Servers

Lumen researchers identified the bug and reported it to Versa in June, with active exploitation by Volt Typhoon observed since at least June. The attackers use a Web shell called VersaMem to capture credentials and monitor system activity.

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New Phishing Campaign Steals VPN Credentials Using Social Engineering Methods

The GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) discovered attacker domain names and IP addresses targeting over 130 US organizations through a campaign that begins by stealing credentials and passcodes using social engineering tactics.

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Regardless of Market Fluctuation, Web3 Infrastructure Is Booming  

Web3’s growth demands strong infrastructure. Discover how decentralized security, verified data, and distributed AI are revolutionizing the industry.…

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