Threat actors have compromised 70,000 previously legitimate websites and created a powerful network capable of distributing malware. Named VexTrio, this network of compromised websites appears to have started in 2017, but it’s only more recently that details around...
A new strain of malware, which contains several different attack methods and is considered a severe threat, has been discovered and named HeadCrab. The attack focuses its efforts on Redis servers, an open source, in-memory data structure store. In simpler terms, Redis...
Russian hackers are using a fake PDF decryption tool to trick innocent PC users into downloading Spica, a new strain of malware. Discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), Spica is a backdoor malware which has not been identified previously. It’s believed...
GitHub is a wildly popular website for developers to create, share, and store their code, but it’s also being increasingly used to spread malware. Launched in 2008, GitHub quickly became the number one destination for developers. Packed full of features - such as...
A new variant of the Bandook malware has been discovered which targets Windows PCs, so it’s crucial you know how to deal with it. From its earliest detection in 2007, Bandook has been a capable strain of malware. Being a remote access trojan, Bandook’s main...
A recently discovered vulnerability appears to allow threat actors to hack into your Google account, even if you change your password. Given that there are 1.8 billion people actively using Gmail, it should come as no surprise that Google accounts represent a...
A new threat actor has spent the last few months ramping up attacks involving the DarkGate and NetSupport malware, and this is set to increase further. The name of this new threat actor is BattleRoyal, and between September and November 2023, they launched numerous...
Based upon the Mirai botnet, a new botnet has emerged onto the digital landscape in the form of InfectedSlurs, and it’s helping to fuel DDoS attacks. Once again, the cause of infection behind InfectedSlurs attack are a number of zero-day vulnerabilities....
Healthcare data is some of the most sensitive and confidential data to exist in IT systems, so the ransomware attack at Norton Healthcare is a big deal. Based in Kentucky, Norton Healthcare is a provider who delivers health services to adults and...
A new strain of malware called Agent Raccoon has been discovered, and it appears to have been launched by nation-state threat actors. A wide range of different organizations – based in sectors such as education, government, non-profit, and telecommunications – have...