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Winnti-Style Glutton Backdoor Aims at Cybercriminals

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Malware Exploits Cybercrime Ecosystem for Profit Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • December 16, 2024 “Glutton” malware is stealing from cybercriminals. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent revelations highlight how hackers are employing a variant of a backdoor traditionally associated with a Chinese threat actor suspected to have connections to…

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Check if Your Personal Data Has Been Compromised with Our Free Data Leak Checker

Data Breaches Reach Alarming Highs in 2024: Key Insights for Business Owners Recent reports indicate a significant escalation in data breaches, with over 100 million accounts in North America alone compromised during the third quarter of 2024. This staggering figure constitutes approximately 25% of the total affected accounts in the…

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Cicada3301 Ransomware Targets French Peugeot Dealership in Latest Attack

Summary of Recent Ransomware Incident Involving Cicada3301 The ransomware group known as Cicada3301 has claimed responsibility for a significant data breach impacting Concession Peugeot, a well-known French automotive dealership associated with the Peugeot brand. According to the group, approximately 35GB of sensitive information has been compromised, further intensifying their ongoing…

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Arctic Wolf Acquires Cylance for $160M to Enhance AI-Powered XDR Solutions

Arctic Wolf to Acquire Cylance for $160 Million, Enhancing Cybersecurity Offerings with EDR/XDR Integration Arctic Wolf, a prominent figure in security operations, has announced plans to acquire the struggling Cylance endpoint security business for $160 million. This acquisition marks a strategic shift for Arctic Wolf, transitioning from a service-oriented model…

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Hackers Demand Ransom After Compromising SSNs and Bank Information from State Government Portal

Rhode Island Government Targeted in Cyber Extortion Attempt, Public Benefits System Shut Down In a significant security breach, hackers allegedly infiltrated Rhode Island’s public benefits system with the intention of extorting the state government. This cyberattack prompted state officials to take immediate action, resulting in the suspension of online services…

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New Vercara Study Uncovers the Effects of Brand Trust After Breaches and Growing Concerns Over External Threats

Vercara’s 2024 Consumer Trust & Risk Report Highlights Cybersecurity Perspectives Among U.S. Consumers HERNDON, Va., December 16, 2024—Vercara, a prominent provider of cloud-based security services, has released the second edition of its Consumer Trust & Risk Report, shedding light on consumer attitudes toward data breaches and brand trust. The findings…

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