New RedTail cryptominer attacks involve Palo Alto firewall exploit – SC Media

Vulnerable Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls impacted by the flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-3400, have been targeted by suspected Lazarus Group-linked threat actors to distribute an updated version of the RedTail cryptocurrency mining malware since late April, according to Security Boulevard. Significant improvements have been made with the updated RedTail cryptominer, including the integration of an

Phishing attack campaign against Ukraine thwarted | SC Media – SC Media

Ukrainian military entities were targeted in a now-disrupted month-long phishing attack campaign by Russia-linked threat operation FlyingYeti, also known as UAC-0149, that deployed the COOKBOX malware with cmdlet loading and execution capabilities, reports The Hacker News. Attacks involved the distribution of malicious emails with payment- and debt restructuring-related lures meant to encourage downloads of a

Global cyberespionage campaign deployed by LilacSquid | SC Media – SC Media

U.S.-based IT software providers for the industrial and research sectors, European energy firms, and Asian pharmaceutical entities have been subjected to data exfiltration attacks by advanced persistent threat operation LilacSquid as part of a cyberespionage campaign that commenced in 2021, according to The Hacker News. Intrusions involved the exploitation of known software bugs and breached

Malware cocktail distributed via cracked Microsoft Office versions – SC Media

BleepingComputer reports that ongoing intrusions leveraging pirated versions of Microsoft Office have been launched by threat actors to deliver a malware cocktail that includes remote access trojans, malware loaders, and cryptocurrency miners, among others. Attacks involved luring targets into downloading the cracked software’s installer from torrent sites, which when opened enables in-background deployment of a

Dropper malware ecosystem taken down by international operation – SC Media

More than 100 malware servers leveraged to deploy the IcedID, Trickbot, Pikabot, Smokeloader, Bumblebee, and SystemBC payloads have been disrupted, while 2,000 domains have been sequestered as part of the international law enforcement effort Operation Endgame, which has been touted to be the biggest anti-botnet and dropper malware operation, CyberScoop reports. Operation Endgame, which involved

7 Ways AI is Revolutionizing Cybersecurity – Manufacturing.net

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the field of cybersecurity, offering new ways to protect digital assets and counter evolving threats. Here are seven key ways AI is impacting cybersecurity. Advanced Threat Detection. AI algorithms excel in detecting unusual patterns, which enables early identification of potential cyber threats that can include malware and sophisticated phishing attacks.

Software Defined Perimeter Market is USD 50.36 Billion by 2031 Fueled by demand for Adoption of Cloud – EIN News

SDPs are particularly well-suited for cloud-based architectures, offering seamless integration with various cloud platforms and providing robust security. AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 31, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Software Defined Perimeter Market size was USD 8.67 Billion in 2023 and is expected to Reach USD 50.36 Billion by 2031 and grow at a CAGR of

Massive police sweep across Europe takes down ransomware networks and arrests 4 suspects – ABC News

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Police coordinated by the European Union’s justice and police agencies have taken down computer networks responsible for spreading ransomware via infected emails, in what they called the biggest-ever international operation against the lucrative form of cybercrime. The European Union’s judicial cooperation agency, Eurojust, said Thursday that police arrested four “high value”