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Google Ads Spread Detection Evading Malware
Cyber criminals are abusing the Google Ads system to spread malware in what is known as ‘malvertising’ attacks. As the Google Ads display first before the search results, victims can
Preparing for the Cyber Security Threats of 2023
The cyber security challenges faced by organisations last year can give hints towards the way cyber crime is evolving this year. Ransomware has established itself as a constant threat, and
Windows Error Reporting Tool Abused to Load Malware
A legitimate Windows executable is being abused by malicious actors to stealthily infect devices with malware without raising any alarms. The Windows Error Reporting tool WerFault.exe can be exploited to
Endpoint Detection Systems Used as Data Wipers
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems, and antivirus (AV) software, are used to increase the cybersecurity of a device. However, these security software solutions are now able to be exploited
The Threat of Holiday DDoS Attacks
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are on the rise, with the second half of 2021 showing a 43% increase in attacks since the first half of the same year.
Android Trojan Apps are a Continued Threat
Malicious Android apps posing as file managers have been identified and removed from the Google Play Store recently after infecting tens of thousands of users with a SharkBot banking trojan.
Evolving Cyber Security Threats in 2022
The threats faced in cyber security are constantly evolving, with state actors taking part in cyber espionage, and cyber criminal groups creating paid-for campaigns and offering services for hire. The
Vice Society: Opportunistic Ransomware Group
The threat group tracked as DEV-0832 by Microsoft’s security threat intelligence analysts, also known as Vice Society, are a group of cyber criminals that are thought to have been active
Microsoft Azure Vulnerability Exploit in SF Clusters
A spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Service Fabric can be exploited by attackers to gain admin privileges and take over Service Fabric clusters. Although there are not currently reports of
The Current and Future Trends in Cyber Crime
The release of the 2022 Falcon OverWatch Threat Hunting Report from CrowdStrike has revealed the recent trends in cyber crime from July 2021 to June 2022. According to the report,
Twilio Targeted in Latest ‘0ktapus’ Phishing Attacks
A large-scale phishing attack was recently launched against employees at Twilio, a global cloud-based communications and infrastructure company. Phishing text messages were sent to employees, impersonating Twilio’s IT department, with
NOBELIUM’s Backdoor Malware: MagicWeb
Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) have recently discovered a new malware capability that NOBELIUM are using called MagicWeb. Highly active threat actor NOBELIUM are known for targeting organisations across Europe,
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