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28
Sep

Unveiling the New ZeroFont Phishing Strategy: Deceiving Outlook with False AV-Scans

September 28, 2023
As the world of cybersecurity constantly evolves, so do the strategies employed by cybercriminals. A recent adaptation, coined as the “ZeroFont Phishing Technique“, has been making waves in the cybersecurity landscape.  Hackers are utilizing a new trick of using zero-point fonts in emails to make malicious emails appear as safely scanned by security tools in...
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clorox cyber attack
27
Sep

Analyzing the Consequences of the Clorox Cyber Attack

September 27, 2023
In August 2024, the internationally acclaimed manufacturer of cleaning products, Clorox, experienced a significant cyber-attack. The aftermath of this breach resulted in a slew of operational disruptions, extending beyond the initial incident and deeply affecting the company’s first quarter results in 2024. The Unveiling of the Cyber Attack According to a recent SEC filing, Clorox...
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Xenomorph Banking Trojan
26
Sep

The Emerging Threat of Xenomorph Banking Trojan: Targeting U.S. Banks and Crypto Wallets

September 26, 2023
As technology continues to evolve, so do the methods of cybercriminals. The latest threat to emerge is a new version of the Xenomorph banking Trojan, which has set its sights on over 35 well-established financial institutions across the U.S. and various digital cryptocurrency wallets. Understanding the Xenomorph Banking Trojan Xenomorph, an offshoot of the infamous...
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cybersecurity
30
Aug

New MalDoc in PDF’ Cyberattack Has Been Discovered

August 30, 2023
JPCERT, Japan’s computer emergency response team, has recently uncovered a new sophisticated ‘MalDoc in PDF’ cyberattack. This attack, detected in July 2023, cleverly evades detection by concealing malicious Word files within PDF documents.  The file analyzed by JPCERT makes use of polyglots to confuse analysis tools and evade detection. While most scanning engines and tools...
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Wifi Connection Sign
24
Aug

New “Whiffy Recon” Malware: Triangulating Infected Device Location via Wi-Fi Every Minute

August 24, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, cybersecurity experts are raising concerns about a newly discovered malware strain known as “Whiffy Recon.” This sophisticated malware, uncovered by researchers from Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU), leverages Wi-Fi scanning and Google’s geolocation API to triangulate the location of infected devices. With the capability to continuously track compromised...
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PowerShell Gallery
16
Aug

Active Flaws in PowerShell Gallery: A Gateway for Supply Chain Attacks

August 16, 2023
The PowerShell Gallery, a central repository maintained by Microsoft for sharing and acquiring PowerShell code, has recently faced heightened scrutiny due to a series of active vulnerabilities that pose a significant risk of supply chain attacks against its users. These flaws, uncovered by security researchers from Aqua, have shed light on potential weaknesses in the...
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Ransomware breach, Ransomware response, Data Breach, Cyber Incident Response
07
Aug

Clop Ransomware Adopts Torrents to Leak Stolen Data and Evade Detection

August 7, 2023
The utilization of ransomware is continuously advancing as cybercriminals discover novel methods to exploit vulnerabilities and optimize their financial gains. An exemplification of this is the Clop ransomware gang, which has recently adapted its tactics by resorting to torrents to disclose stolen data from its victims. By employing this approach, Clop aims to surmount the...
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