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Ransomware Gangs Evolve: They're Now Recruiting Penetration Testers

Nov 20, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
A new and concerning cybersecurity trend has emerged. According to the latest Q3 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report from Cato Networks, ransomware gangs are now actively recruiting penetration testers to enhance the effectiveness of their attacks. This development signals a significant shift in the tactics employed by cybercriminals and underscores the need for organizations to remain vigilant in their defense strategies.
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CrowdStrike

Unveiling LIMINAL PANDA: A Closer Look at China's Cyber Threats to the Telecom Sector

Nov 19, 2024 By Counter Adversary Operations In CrowdStrike
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Adam Meyers, CrowdStrike Senior Vice President of Counter Adversary Operations, will testify in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law on Chinese cyber threats to critical infrastructure. Within his testimony, Adam will speak publicly for the first time about a China-nexus state-sponsored actor that CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations tracks as LIMINAL PANDA.
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DSPM vs DLP: Unraveling the Differences

Nov 19, 2024 By Rubrik In Rubrik
In this episode of Into the Breach, James Purvis and Drew Russell discuss the key differences between Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). Drew explains that while DLP focuses on perimeter security, DSPM secures data at rest, offering a more proactive approach. Using a clever analogy, Drew illustrates how DSPM prevents issues before they occur, unlike DLP's reactive measures. They conclude by highlighting how both can work together to enhance data security.
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obrela

Understanding Polymorphic Viruses and Polymorphic Malware

Nov 19, 2024 By Obrela In Obrela
Polymorphic viruses and polymorphic malware represent some of the most sophisticated challenges in modern business. These types of malware are designed to evade traditional cyber security measures by constantly changing their appearance making them particularly difficult to detect and eliminate.
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cyberint

Akira Ransomware: Published Over 30 New Victims on their DLS

Nov 18, 2024 By Adi Bleih In Cyberint
The Akira ransomware group has been active since March 2023, targeting diverse industries across North America, the UK, and Australia. Operating as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, Akira employs a double-extortion strategy by stealing sensitive data before encrypting it. According to their leak site, the group claims to have compromised over 350 organizations.
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kroll

CARBANAK (aka ANUNAK) Distributed via IDATLOADER (aka HIJACKLOADER)

Nov 18, 2024 By Kroll In Kroll
IDATLOADER (aka HIJACKLOADER, GHOSTPULSE) has become prevalent in 2024, using advanced and new techniques such as BPL Sideloading, which Kroll reported on in June. Kroll observes IDATLOADER distributing malware such as ASYNCRAT, PURESTEALER, REMCOS, STEALC and what some might describe as a recent epidemic in LUMMASTEALER infections.
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