Interpol Hits Ransomware and Phishing in Massive Takedown – Operation Synergia II

Interpol has announced a major cybercrime takedown across three continents as part of an operation targeting phishing, info stealers, and ransomware.

Operation Synergia II has taken down more than 22,000 malicious IP addresses or servers linked to cyber threats, Interpol says.

The joint effort, carried out from April to August 2024, targeted phishing, ransomware and information stealers with the help of private sector partners and law enforcement agencies from 95 member countries.

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The vCISO Academy: Transforming MSPs and MSSPs into Cybersecurity Powerhouses

We’ve all heard a million times: growing demand for robust cybersecurity in the face of rising cyber threats is undeniable. Globally small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks but often lack the resources for full-time Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). This gap is driving the rise of the virtual CISO (vCISO) model, offering a cost-effective

Webinar: Learn How Storytelling Can Make Cybersecurity Training Fun and Effective

Let’s face it—traditional security training can feel as thrilling as reading the fine print on a software update. It’s routine, predictable, and, let’s be honest, often forgotten the moment it’s over. Now, imagine cybersecurity training that’s as unforgettable as your favorite show.
Remember how “Hamilton” made history come alive, or how “The Office” taught us CPR (Staying Alive beat, anyone?)?

Why having too many cybersecurity point solutions is risky

“We have so many solutions now to solve single issues in our companies that the number of security solutions is becoming a risk itself” – Thomas Baasnes, Cybersecurity Director at Verdane. How many cybersecurity point solutions does your organization use? In an IBM survey, the average number of tools used in the businesses they asked … Read more

Why having too many cybersecurity point solutions is risky

“We have so many solutions now to solve single issues in our companies that the number of security solutions is becoming a risk itself” – Thomas Baasnes, Cybersecurity Director at Verdane. How many cybersecurity point solutions does your organization use? In an IBM survey, the average number of tools used in the businesses they asked […]

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Imperva: A Leader in WAAP

Imperva – a Thales company and leading provider of Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) solutions, is a force to be reckoned with in the cybersecurity landscape. Our comprehensive approach to security, encompassing database security, enterprise application security, bot management, DDoS mitigation, and API security, has continued to cement our position as a trusted partner […]

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New CRON#TRAP Malware Infects Windows by Hiding in Linux VM to Evade Antivirus

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware campaign that infects Windows systems with a Linux virtual instance containing a backdoor capable of establishing remote access to the compromised hosts.
The “intriguing” campaign, codenamed CRON#TRAP, starts with a malicious Windows shortcut (LNK) file likely distributed in the form of a ZIP archive via a phishing email.
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Cybercrime-Trend im Aufwind: Phishing mit QR-Codes

In Anlehnung an Albert Einstein ließe sich wohl sagen, dass der kriminelle Einfallsreichtum der Menschen unendlich ist. Der neueste Trend Quishing beweist jedenfalls einmal wieder, dass die Cyberkriminellen keine Möglichkeit auslassen. Die Experten von Sophos X-Ops haben sich den neuesten Hype der Infiltration über QR-Codes genauer angesehen. Wenn Cyberkriminelle ihre Phishing-Methoden mit eigentlich ganz harmlosen […]

CISA Alerts to Active Exploitation of Critical Palo Alto Networks Vulnerability

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a now-patched critical security flaw impacting Palo Alto Networks Expedition to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-5910 (CVSS score: 9.3), concerns a case of missing authentication in the Expedition migration tool that

U.S. CISA adds Palo Alto Expedition, Android, CyberPanel and Nostromo nhttpd bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Palo Alto Expedition, Android, CyberPanel and Nostromo nhttpd bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: CVE-2024-43093 – this week, Google warned that the vulnerability CVE-2024-43093 in the Android OS is […]