New ‘Helldown’ Ransomware Variant Expands Attacks to VMware and Linux Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a Linux variant of a relatively new ransomware strain called Helldown, suggesting that the threat actors are broadening their attack focus.
"Helldown deploys Windows...
New Stealthy BabbleLoader Malware Spotted Delivering WhiteSnake and Meduza Stealers
Nov 18, 2024Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Ransomware
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new stealthy malware loader called BabbleLoader that has been observed in the wild delivering information stealer...
5 BCDR Oversights That Leave You Exposed to Ransomware
Ransomware isn't just a buzzword; it's one of the most dreaded challenges businesses face in this increasingly digitized world. Ransomware attacks are not only increasing in frequency but also...
Free Decryptor Released for BitLocker-Based ShrinkLocker Ransomware Victims
Romanian cybersecurity company Bitdefender has released a free decryptor to help victims recover data encrypted using the ShrinkLocker ransomware.
The decryptor is the result of a comprehensive analysis of ShrinkLocker's...
New Ymir Ransomware Exploits Memory for Stealthy Attacks; Targets Corporate Networks
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new ransomware family called Ymir that was deployed in an attack two days after systems were compromised by a stealer malware called RustyStealer.
"Ymir ransomware...
CISA Alerts to Active Exploitation of Critical Palo Alto Networks Vulnerability
Nov 08, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security
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...
INTERPOL Disrupts Over 22,000 Malicious Servers in Global Crackdown on Cybercrime
Nov 06, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Threat / Cybercrime
INTERPOL on Tuesday said it took down more than 22,000 malicious servers linked to various cyber threats as part of a global operation.
Dubbed...
VEILDrive Attack Exploits Microsoft Services to Evade Detection and Distribute Malware
Nov 06, 2024Ravie LakshmananSaaS Security / Threat Detection
An ongoing threat campaign dubbed VEILDrive has been observed taking advantage of legitimate services from Microsoft, including Teams, SharePoint, Quick Assist, and...
Synology Urges Patch for Critical Zero-Click RCE Flaw Affecting Millions of NAS Devices
Nov 05, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Data Security
Taiwanese network-attached storage (NAS) appliance maker Synology has addressed a critical security flaw impacting DiskStation and BeePhotos that could lead to remote code...
North Korean Group Collaborates with Play Ransomware in Significant Cyber Attack
Oct 30, 2024Ravie LakshmananRansomware / Threat Intelligence
Threat actors in North Korea have been implicated in a recent incident that deployed a known ransomware family called Play, underscoring their financial...
