LockBit, ALPHV & Other Ransomware Gang Leak Sites Hit by DDoS Attacks
The ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups LockBit and ALPHV (aka BlackCat), among others, have been the focus of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting their data leak sites, causing downtime and outages.
The...
US Sanctions Iran Over APT Cyberattack Activity
The feds have moved to sanction the Iranian government for its cybercrime activities, which they allege have been carried out in systematic fashion against US targets via a range...
Attackers Exploit Zero-Day WordPress Plug-in Vulnerability in BackupBuddy
Attackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in BackupBuddy, a WordPress plug-in that an estimated 140,000 websites are using to back up their installations.
The vulnerability allows attackers to read...
Monti, the New Conti: Ransomware Gang Uses Recycled Code
Analysts have discovered a ransomware campaign from a new group called "Monti," which relies almost entirely on leaked Conti code to launch attacks. The Monti group emerged with a...
Former Conti Ransomware Members Join Initial Access Broker Group Targeting Ukraine
Former members of the Russia-linked Conti ransomware gang are repurposing their tactics to join in with an initial access broker (IAB) that's been targeting Ukraine in a series of...
Darktrace Shares Plunge After Thoma Bravo Acquisition Falls Apart
US private equity firm Thoma Bravo, which has been on a cybersecurity vendor buying spree lately, has walked away from plans to add British cybersecurity firm Darktrace to its...
Next-Gen Linux Malware Takes Over Devices With Unique Tool Set
A Linux-focused malware dubbed Shikitega has emerged to target endpoints and Internet of Things (IoT) devices with a unique, multistage infection chain that results in full device takeover and...
Iran-Linked APT Cozies Up to ‘Enemies’ in Trust-Based Spy Game
A well-resourced advanced persistent threat (APT) group aligned with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Intelligence Organization (IRGC-IO) and active since 2015 is targeting perceived threats to the Iranian government with...
Next-Gen Linux Malware Takes Over Devices With Unique Toolset
A Linux-focused malware dubbed Shikitega has emerged to target endpoints and Internet of Things (IoT) devices with a unique, multistage infection chain that results in full device takeover and...
As LA Unified Battles Ransomware, CISA Warns About Back-to-School Attacks
As the school year kicks off across the country, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning to districts that threat actor group Vice Society is...
