A 26-year-old Ukrainian national has been indicted in the United States for allegedly participating in the Raccoon Stealer malware-as-a-service operation, widely recognized within cybersecurity spheres for its potential to facilitate extensive data theft. Mark Sokolovsky was taken into custody by Dutch authorities shortly after departing Ukraine on March 4, 2022,…
Recent findings from Qihoo 360’s Network Security Research Lab indicate that the Fodcha distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet has re-emerged with enhanced capabilities. The updated botnet incorporates modifications to its communication protocol and has introduced the ability to demand cryptocurrency payments in exchange for ceasing attacks on specific targets. Initially brought…
A recently reported cybersecurity incident has revealed a stealthy infection chain employed by the Chinese state-sponsored group known as Stone Panda. This threat actor has been targeting various entities in Japan, including media outlets, governmental and public sector organizations, as well as think tanks, raising alarms about the potential risk…
The rise of the InterPlanetary Filesystem (IPFS) has been both beneficial and problematic, particularly as it has surfaced as a platform leveraged by cybercriminals for various malicious activities. According to a recent analysis from Cisco Talos researcher Edmund Brumaghin, numerous phishing campaigns are exploiting IPFS to host malware, phishing kits,…
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A notorious Russia-based cyber espionage group known as APT29 has reportedly exploited a less common Windows feature called Credential Roaming following a successful phishing operation targeting an unmentioned European diplomatic organization. The strategic focus on diplomatic targets aligns with APT29’s historical modus operandi, demonstrating their commitment to gathering intelligence that…
When disposing of a burner phone, it is crucial to do so responsibly. “At the end of its useful life, take necessary precautions to eliminate data, remove SIM and memory cards, and ensure you do not leave behind a security vulnerability,” advises Al-Maskati from Access Now. Considering an Alternative Phone…
Recent cybersecurity investigations have unveiled that hackers affiliated with the North Korean government are employing a revamped variant of the backdoor malware known as Dtrack. This malware is specifically targeting a diverse array of sectors across multiple countries, including Germany, Brazil, India, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing scrutiny following a significant data breach concerning its intelligence division. This incident, revealed through a data leak, raises critical questions about the agency’s approach to domestic surveillance, a concern already voiced by privacy advocates since the DHS’s establishment post-September 11 attacks. The…
