Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
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Sophisticated Techniques Implemented by ViperSoftX InfoStealer to Evade Detection
A widespread cryptocurrency- and information-stealing malware called ViperSoftX has affected numerous victims across consumer and enterprise sectors throughout Australia, Japan, the U.S., and India. ViperSoftX is a JavaScript-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that allows remote access and control over infected machines. This evasive malware has recently adopted advanced encryption and anti-analysis techniques to avoid detection.… Read more
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Akira Ransomware: Targeted Attacks, Data Breaches, and Million-Dollar Ransoms
A new ransomware strain named Akira has emerged, causing significant disruption to corporate networks worldwide. It targets industries such as finance, real estate, and manufacturing. Akira has quickly gained notoriety since its launch in March 2023. Upon execution, Akira deletes Windows Shadow Volume Copies, making file restoration challenging. It selectively encrypts files using various extensions,… Read more
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San Bernardino County Pays Over $1M in Ransomware Attack
According to the San Bernardino Sun, San Bernardino County in California paid a ransom of $1.1 million to a hacker who had compromised the computer system of the county’s sheriff department. However, the county’s financial losses were partially mitigated by an insurance policy specifically designed to cover events of this nature, resulting in a payout… Read more
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Enterprise Networks Under Attack by New Malware Toolkit ‘Decoy Dog’.
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malware toolkit named Decoy Dog after analyzing over 70 billion DNS records. Decoy Dog is a sophisticated toolkit that uses techniques like domain aging, when a domain is registered but not used for some time, and DNS query dribbling to evade detection. While the malware’s usage in the wild… Read more
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BellaCiao Malware linked to APT Charming Kitten
DefendEdge Cyber Threat IntelligenceMichael Spoloric, Analyst The discovery of the BellaCiao malware has once again highlighted the persistent threat posed by state-sponsored hacking groups. Charming Kitten, the group believed to be behind the malware, has a history of targeting organizations and individuals in various regions of the world, including the United States, Europe, the Middle… Read more