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Threats
Increase in SVG Attachments Used in Phishing Campaigns
Nov 17, 2024 Threat actors are increasingly using Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) attachments in phishing and malware distribution campaigns, raising significant security concerns.
Vulnerabilities
Volexity Identifies Vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiClient VPN
Nov 17, 2024 In July 2024, Volexity discovered a vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiClient VPN that allows user credentials to persist in memory, which has been exploited by the threat actor BrazenBamboo using their DEEPDATA malware.
Threats
CUJO AI Monitors ViperSoftX Malware Threats
Nov 15, 2024 CUJO AI's Security Research Lab is investigating the ViperSoftX malware, an advanced persistent threat characterized by its use of domain generation algorithms and sophisticated evasion techniques.
Threats
Investigation Reveals Vulnerabilities in WordPress Sites
Nov 15, 2024 An investigation has revealed that various websites, particularly those using content management systems like WordPress, are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated cyberattacks that employ tactics such as malware injection and SEO manipulation.
Threats
Increase in Ad Blocker Use Sparks Concerns Over Misleading Ads
Nov 14, 2024 An increasing number of individuals are using ad blockers due to privacy concerns, prompting some services to implement countermeasures that have led to the rise of misleading advertisements and the promotion of potentially harmful browser extensions.
Threats
Infostealers Pose Growing Cybersecurity Threat in 2023
Nov 14, 2024 In 2023, infostealers have become a major cybersecurity threat, compromising nearly 2 billion records and affecting over 500 million devices globally.
Threats
Surge in Malware Infections Targeting WordPress Websites
Nov 14, 2024 A recent increase in infections affecting WordPress websites has been linked to a sophisticated PHP reinfector and backdoor malware, highlighting broader vulnerabilities within the platform.
Threats
AI-Driven Cyberattacks Identified as Top Security Concern
Nov 13, 2024 A recent Gartner survey indicates that 80% of senior risk and assurance executives now consider AI-driven cyberattacks their top security concern, reflecting the growing sophistication of such threats.
Threats
Chinese Group TAG-112 Linked to Cyberattacks on Tibetan Websites
Nov 13, 2024 A Chinese state-sponsored threat group, TAG-112, has been linked to cyberattacks on Tibetan websites, exploiting vulnerabilities to deploy malware and conduct surveillance.
Threats
Emergence of Emmenhtal Loader Malware Identified in 2024
Nov 13, 2024 The Emmenhtal Loader, a sophisticated malware loader identified in early 2024, employs advanced evasion techniques and utilizes legitimate Windows tools to execute various malicious activities.