The North Korean threat actor tracked as Kimsuky has been observed deploying a previously undocumented Golang-based malware dubbed Durian as part of highly-targeted cyber attacks aimed at South Korean cryptocurrency firms.
“Durian boasts comprehensive backdoor functionality, enabling the execution of delivered commands, additional file downloads and exfiltration of files,” Kaspersky&
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Telus announced Tuesday its acquisition of Vumetric Cybersecurity, a Toronto-based cybersecurity provider that specializes in advanced penetration testing designed to identify cyber vulnerabilities and threats to companies across North America.
Sysdig researchers discovered evidence of a reverse proxy for LLMs being used to provide access to the compromised accounts, suggesting a financial motivation. However, another possible motivation is to extract LLM training data.
According to NTT Security Holdings’ 2024 Global Threat Intelligence report, ransomware and extortion incidents increased by 67% in 2023, with over 5,000 victims detected or posted across social channels, up from 3,000 in 2022.
TechRepublic consolidated expert advice on how businesses can defend themselves against the most common cyberthreats, including zero-days, ransomware and deepfakes.
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Join us for an exciting webinar, “The Future of Threat Hunting is Powered by Generative AI,” where you’ll explore how AI tools are shaping the future of cybersecurity defenses.
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One of the largest healthcare systems in the United States is scrambling to contain a hack hat’s causing disruption and “downtime procedures” at hospitals around the country.
This malware uses famous Android app icons to mislead users and trick victims into installing the malicious app on their devices. This includes the icons of Google, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter).
The Library of Congress was targeted in a cyberattack that occurred in parallel with a high-profile intrusion into the British Library in October 2023 but it was a failed attempt, according to internal documents obtained by Nextgov/FCW.
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North Korean Hackers Deploy New Golang Malware ‘Durian’ Against Crypto Firms
/in General NewsThe North Korean threat actor tracked as Kimsuky has been observed deploying a previously undocumented Golang-based malware dubbed Durian as part of highly-targeted cyber attacks aimed at South Korean cryptocurrency firms.
“Durian boasts comprehensive backdoor functionality, enabling the execution of delivered commands, additional file downloads and exfiltration of files,” Kaspersky&
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Telus Acquires Cybersecurity Services Firm Vumetric
/in General NewsTelus announced Tuesday its acquisition of Vumetric Cybersecurity, a Toronto-based cybersecurity provider that specializes in advanced penetration testing designed to identify cyber vulnerabilities and threats to companies across North America.
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New LLMjacking Attack Uses Stolen Cloud Credentials to Target Cloud-Hosted AI Models
/in General NewsSysdig researchers discovered evidence of a reverse proxy for LLMs being used to provide access to the compromised accounts, suggesting a financial motivation. However, another possible motivation is to extract LLM training data.
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Report: Global Ransomware Crisis Worsens
/in General NewsAccording to NTT Security Holdings’ 2024 Global Threat Intelligence report, ransomware and extortion incidents increased by 67% in 2023, with over 5,000 victims detected or posted across social channels, up from 3,000 in 2022.
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How Can Businesses Defend Themselves Against Common Cyberthreats?
/in General NewsTechRepublic consolidated expert advice on how businesses can defend themselves against the most common cyberthreats, including zero-days, ransomware and deepfakes.
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CensysGPT: AI-Powered Threat Hunting for Cybersecurity Pros (Webinar)
/in General NewsArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cybersecurity, and those leading the charge are using it to outsmart increasingly advanced cyber threats.
Join us for an exciting webinar, “The Future of Threat Hunting is Powered by Generative AI,” where you’ll explore how AI tools are shaping the future of cybersecurity defenses.
During the session, Censys Security Researcher Aidan Holland will
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You’ve Been Breached: What Now?
/in General NewsBreaches are inevitable. Here are four steps to recovery and future-proofing your business.
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Healthcare Giant Ascension Hacked, Hospitals Diverting Emergency Service
/in General NewsOne of the largest healthcare systems in the United States is scrambling to contain a hack hat’s causing disruption and “downtime procedures” at hospitals around the country.
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Android Remote Access Trojan Equipped to Harvest Credentials
/in General NewsThis malware uses famous Android app icons to mislead users and trick victims into installing the malicious app on their devices. This includes the icons of Google, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter).
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Update: Thwarted Cyberattack Targeted Library of Congress in Tandem With October British Library Breach
/in General NewsThe Library of Congress was targeted in a cyberattack that occurred in parallel with a high-profile intrusion into the British Library in October 2023 but it was a failed attempt, according to internal documents obtained by Nextgov/FCW.
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