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Threats
Emergence of Helldown Ransomware Group Documented in Report
Nov 19, 2024 A report released on November 14, 2024, details the emergence of the ransomware group Helldown, which has rapidly targeted small and medium-sized businesses, claiming 31 victims within three months.
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Google Cloud Develops Gemini Platform for Threat Intelligence Automation
Nov 19, 2024 Google Cloud is enhancing its Gemini platform to improve threat intelligence automation, focusing on advanced malware analysis and obfuscation techniques.
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New Infostealer Malware StrelaStealer Targets Email Credentials
Nov 18, 2024 StrelaStealer is a newly discovered infostealer malware that targets login credentials from popular email clients and is primarily distributed through malspam campaigns containing ZIP files.
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How to Automate Malware Analysis and Unpack Obfuscated Samples with x64dbg
Nov 17, 2024 A recent video by MalwareAnalysisForHedgehogs demonstration highlights the capabilities of x64dbg in unpacking a complex 4-stage malware sample, showcasing various techniques and tools used in malware analysis.
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Analysis of WezRat Malware Attributed to Iranian Group
Nov 16, 2024 Check Point Research has analyzed WezRat, a modular infostealer attributed to the Iranian cyber group Emennet Pasargad, which has been linked to various cyber operations and distributed through phishing emails targeting Israeli organizations.
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Malware Detection Market Sees Innovations in Loader Technology
Nov 16, 2024 The malware detection market is rapidly innovating in response to the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, particularly with the use of loaders like BabbleLoader, which employ advanced evasion techniques to deliver malicious payloads.
Threats
Phishing Kits: Challenges and Opportunities for Cybersecurity Defenders
Nov 15, 2024 Phishing kits, available on underground forums, pose challenges for cybersecurity professionals while also providing opportunities for defenders to gather intelligence and develop countermeasures against phishing attacks.
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Analysis of WezRat Malware Linked to Iranian Cyber Group
Nov 14, 2024 Check Point Research has analyzed WezRat, a modular infostealer malware linked to the Iranian cyber group Emennet Pasargad, which has been involved in various cyber operations targeting multiple countries.
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Framework Developed for Analyzing Cryptographic Functions in Binaries
Nov 14, 2024 The article discusses the development of a novel framework called FoC, which utilizes large language models to improve the identification and analysis of cryptographic functions in stripped binaries, addressing challenges faced in software security tasks.
Threats
New Method for DLL Injection via Return-Oriented Programming
Nov 14, 2024 A new method for thread hijacking using Return-Oriented Programming (ROP) allows for the injection of a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) into a remote thread, marking a shift from traditional executable memory techniques.