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Threats
North Korea Identifies New Cyber Threat Group Moonstone Sleet
Nov 22, 2024 Moonstone Sleet, a newly identified North Korean APT group, is associated with targeted cyberattacks that blend espionage and financial motivations, employing advanced techniques such as spear-phishing and custom malware.
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.
Cybercrime
SafePay Ransomware Incidents Reported by Huntress Analysts
Nov 19, 2024 In October 2024, Huntress analysts reported two incidents involving the deployment of a previously undocumented variant of SafePay ransomware, which encrypts files and has begun to attract attention in the cybercrime landscape.
Threats
Study Examines Evolving Threat of Crypto-Ransomware and Defenses
Nov 19, 2024 A recent study highlights the increasing sophistication and prevalence of crypto-ransomware, emphasizing the need for improved detection methods and the evaluation of existing defenses.
Tools
Bitdefender Releases Free Decryption Tool for ShrinkLocker Ransomware
Nov 13, 2024 Bitdefender has released a free decryption tool for the ShrinkLocker ransomware, which was first identified in May and is known for its use of VBScript and BitLocker encryption to compromise files.
Threats
Federal Authorities Warn Healthcare Sector of Godzilla Webshell Threat
Nov 13, 2024 Federal authorities have issued a warning to the healthcare sector about the Godzilla webshell, a sophisticated backdoor attributed to Chinese threat actors, urging organizations to adopt risk mitigation measures.
Threats
New Ransomware Variant ShrinkLocker Exploits BitLocker Encryption
Nov 13, 2024 ShrinkLocker is a newly identified ransomware variant that utilizes BitLocker encryption and VBScript, raising concerns about its potential to compromise multiple systems quickly within a network.
Breaches
October 2024 Sees Multiple Significant Cybersecurity Breaches
Nov 13, 2024 In October 2024, the cybersecurity landscape experienced significant breaches and cyberattacks across various sectors, including finance, technology, and healthcare, affecting millions of individuals and organizations.
Threats
Cyber Threat Landscape Report Highlights Risks in Construction Sector
Nov 12, 2024 A recent threat landscape report reveals that the construction sector is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, particularly phishing attacks, due to its reliance on third-party contractors and sensitive data.
Threats
New Ransomware Family 'Ymir' Discovered by Kaspersky Researchers
Nov 12, 2024 A new ransomware family named 'Ymir' has been identified by Kaspersky researchers, operating in conjunction with the RustyStealer infostealer malware to target previously compromised systems.