Researchers ID new RAT developed by Chinese hacking group with growing target list
The remote access trojan mimics legitimate computer activity to make it harder to detect, the researchers said.
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INTERPOL hauls in alleged Nigerian cybercrime ringleader
The group is believed to have hit more than 50,000 victims.
New research identifies poor IAM policies as the greatest cloud vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks threat intelligence unit finds identity and access management policy flaws remain a principal cause of cloud security vulnerabilities.
Feds warn about foreign government-connected hackers aiming to disrupt vital industrial systems
Dragos says the group behind the tools has a "breadth of knowledge" that's "beyond" any previously witnessed.
Bigger demands, bigger payouts are the trend in ransomware, report says
Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 says that in the cases it worked, the average demand was up 144% and average payment was up 78%.
Russia-linked Gamaredon shows signs of possible recent activity in Ukraine, researchers say
Amid questions about the most recent cyberattacks on Ukraine a known adversary has been observed launching its own attacks.
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Unpacking the rise of BlackCat ransomware: High victim count, high payouts, customized features
Several key factors make the ransomware one of the fastest-growing variants, researchers say.
Interpol arrests 11 alleged members of Nigerian scam syndicate ‘SilverTerrier’
The operation — with help from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 as well as cybersecurity firm Group-IB — marks the second action against the group.
Hackers with Chinese links breach defense, energy targets, including one in US
The goal, seemingly, was "the gathering and exfiltration of sensitive documents from the compromised organization."
Ransomware demands are up more than 500%, the latest concern for insurers
The figures published by Allianz represent the latest glimpse into how ransomware attacks are becoming exponentially more expensive.