In the early months of 2023, the cybersecurity landscape faced an alarming surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, posing significant challenges for organizations worldwide. These attacks, aimed at disrupting online services and overwhelming network resources, have become more sophisticated and widespread, highlighting the growing need for robust cybersecurity measures. Attackers have continued to […]

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In May and June 2023, 8Base, a previously undetected ransomware threat, experienced a significant increase in its operations after remaining under the radar for over a year. According to a report by VMware, 8Base employs encryption and “name-and-shame” tactics to coerce victims into paying ransoms. The group exhibits an opportunistic pattern, targeting victims across diverse […]

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In early February 2023, a new ransomware strain quietly made its way up the ranks. Earmarked Dark Power, the NIM-written ransomware leverages an advanced block cipher technique to bypass detection, stop system-critical services, and, finally to encrypt the victim’s file. In this article, we are going to deep-dive into Dark Power Ransomware, by taking a […]

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Here, I will talk about unleashing the mobile experience potential with a mobile app development company. Mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives. They have revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and engage with the world around us. With the increasing reliance on mobile technology, businesses are recognizing the need to optimize […]

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In this exclusive Cyber Talk article, CEO of SEON, Tamas Kadar, shares insights into artificial intelligence-based cyber attacks and how to address them. Phishing and pharming incidents are becoming more common in the U.S. due to the growing sophistication of hackers. The rise of AI-based phishing attacks has made it easier for criminals to deceive […]

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Threat actors use a new strain of JavaScript dropper that deploys malware like Bumblebee and IcedID and has a low detection rate. Security researchers dubbed the malware PindOS. According to them, the new malware was likely built to retrieve the subsequent payloads that deliver the attackers’ ultimate payload. Bumblebee and IcedID were both previously observed […]

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Researchers found a new process injection technique dubbed Mockingjay that enables hackers to bypass EDR solutions. The method allows threat actors to execute malicious code on compromised systems. The research revealed that by using legitimate DLLs with read, write, execute (RWX) sections, Mockingjay can evade Endpoint Detection and Response tools. Simply put, Mockingjay can stealthily […]

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By Brett Raybould, EMEA Solutions Architect, Menlo Security It is estimated that as many as 100 million users have engaged with AI chatbot, ChatGPT, since it was released at the […]

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