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Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
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The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.
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New report details evolution of P2Pinfect into ransomware & miner
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Cado Security's latest report reveals a troubling evolution in P2Pinfect malware, now featuring ransomware and cryptomining capabilities targeting servers.
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Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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physical security
Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.
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Critical zero-day vulnerability in D-Link routers exposes thousands
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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Ensign InfoSecurity reveals a zero-day vulnerability in D-Link DIR-822 routers, putting users at risk of cyber attacks including data theft.
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SentinelOne discovers new macOS malware threatening software integrity
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
SentinelOne threat researchers identify malware macOS.Bkdr.Activator, spreading via illicitly modified versions of popular software, potentially threatening macOS users at an extensive scale.
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Cado Security reveals advanced P2Pinfect botnet variant targeting MIPS devices
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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Cado Security Labs unveils a sophisticated variant of the P2Pinfect botnet, targeting MIPS-based devices, including IoT products.
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Docker Engine API exploit launches DDoS attacks in OracleIV campaign
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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ddos
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malware
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martech
OracleIV campaign uses Docker Engine API exploit to deliver malicious Docker containers for executing DDoS attacks.
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Check Point reveals Global Threat Index with Formbook as top malware
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity leader Check Point unveils Global Threat Index, identifying Formbook as September's dominant malware.
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Secureworks identifies malicious Qakbot ransomware campaign
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit researchers have long maintained active monitoring of the botnet and detected the disruption activity on August 25.
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Research follows comeback of infamous botnet Emotet
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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cybersecurity
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ESET Research has published a summary of what happened with the Emotet botnet since its comeback after a limited takedown.
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Botnet detection market to be US$11 billion by 2032: FMI
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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malware
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
The adoption of botnet detection is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 33.6% from 2022 to 2032; hence measures must be undertaken to mitigate bot traffic.
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Killnet software given to pro-Russian hacktivists - Radware
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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Passion Botnet, a DDoS-as-a-Service offered by the Passion Group, has been used in attacks targeting medical institutions across multiple countries.
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Nozomi Networks Labs identifies impacts on 2022 threat landscape
Thu, 4th Aug 2022
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malware
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iot security
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iot
Nozomi Networks' latest research reveals wiper malware, IoT botnet activity, and the Russia/Ukraine war as key threats in 2022.
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New vulnerabilities found in Nuspire’s Q1 2022 Threat Report
Thu, 19th May 2022
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ddos
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nuspire's Q1 2022 Threat Report reveals surge in threat actor activity as new vulnerabilities emerge. Mirai, STRRAT and Emotet see a resurgence.
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Use of malware, botnets and exploits expands in Q1 2022
Thu, 12th May 2022
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Malware, botnet, and exploit activity increased in Q1 2022, according to a report by managed security services provider Nuspire.
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Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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solar power
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threat intelligence
Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.
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Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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ddos
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021.
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Ransom DDoS attacks surged in final quarter of 2021 - report
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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Ransom DDoS attacks increased by 29% YoY and 175% QoQ in the last quarter 2021, according to new research from Cloudfare.
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New threat intelligence from Sophos following the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos warns of a surge in cyberattacks exploiting the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability, with attempts exceeding hundreds of thousands so far.
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Flubot malware, botnets, phishing round out top security issues plaguing Kiwis in Q3
Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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ddos
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malware
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phishing
Malware and scams continue to plague thousands of New Zealanders, laying $3.3 million to waste in just three months.