Spica: New Malware Launched by Russian Hackers. 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...
The Dangers of Malware on GitHub. 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...
Bandook Malware Strikes Back. 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...
Google Accounts Compromised by Cookie Vulnerability. Google Accounts Compromised by Cookie Vulnerability. A recently discovered vulnerability appears to allow threat actors to hack into your Google account, even if you change your password. Given that there...
DarkGate and NetSupport Malware is Surging. 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...
InfectedSlurs Botnet Launches DDos Swarm. 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...
Data Breach at Norton Healthcare After Ransomware Attack. 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...
Agent Raccoon Malware Strikes Targets Across the Globe. 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...
Capacity Planning: Balancing IT Resources for Efficiency. The everchanging world of IT and business means that optimizing your resources has never been more important. But how do you do this effectively? Resource management is vital for maintaining IT...
SmokeLoader Trojan Used to Deliver Phobos Ransomware. Be aware, your files are under threat from a new variant of the Phobos ransomware. And it’s being distributed by threat actors using the SmokeLoader trojan. The Phobos ransomware was first detected in 2017...