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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Network Access Control Market According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Network Access Control Market,” The network access control market size was valued at $2.6 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $16.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 20.6% from 2023 to 2032. Network access control is
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”
As Ron Kehoe wrapped up his Data Center World session about Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) this past Wednesday, an attendee, sounding as though he had just learned about the Holy Grail of security, asked: “And, this technology is available and being sold right now?” Kehoe, a senior security engineer at Tufin, simply smiled and