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Cross-Platform Account Takeover: Cybersecurity Threat Overview

Cross-platform account takeover (ATO) is an emerging cybersecurity threat where attackers use compromised accounts to access additional accounts across different platforms, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures.
CyberVolk: Indian Hacktivist Collective Engages in Ransomware Attacks

CyberVolk, a hacktivist collective based in India, has claimed responsibility for several ransomware attacks targeting public and government entities globally since its emergence in May 2024.
Decrease in Server Visibility Detected in Russia

A monitoring script has detected a significant decrease in the number of accessible servers in Russia, particularly related to the CPE WAN Management Protocol, prompting investigations into potential filtering of network traffic by ISPs.
E-commerce Businesses Prepare for Holiday Cybersecurity Challenges

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, e-commerce businesses are preparing for increased online traffic while also facing heightened risks of cyberattacks, particularly from ransomware groups targeting the sector.
Emergence of Perfctl Malware Threatens Linux Servers

Perfctl, a sophisticated malware campaign targeting Linux servers, employs stealthy techniques to bypass security measures and exploit server resources for cryptocurrency mining and proxyjacking.
Evolution of Phishing and Malware Evasion Techniques

Phishing and malware evasion techniques have significantly evolved over the past 15 to 20 years, leading to increasingly sophisticated threats for individuals and organizations.
Increase in Evolving Phishing Attacks Noted by Researchers

Phishing attacks have evolved recently, with cybercriminals employing new tactics such as QR code phishing and URL rewriting to bypass email security measures.
Microsoft Bing XSS Vulnerability Identified in Recent Research

Recent research has uncovered a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft's Bing search engine, which could potentially allow attackers to exploit interconnected Microsoft applications.
Netskope Reports on Evolving NodeStealer Malware Targeting Facebook Accounts

Netskope Threat Labs reported in September 2023 on NodeStealer, a Python-based malware targeting Facebook business accounts, which has evolved to collect sensitive information and employ advanced techniques to evade detection.
New Cyber Threat Group Targets Global Critical Sectors

Earth Estries, a Chinese advanced persistent threat group active since 2023, has targeted critical sectors worldwide, employing sophisticated techniques and malware to conduct prolonged espionage efforts against various organizations.