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Attacks using Office macros decline in wake of Microsoft action
PRIVACY PRIVACY Microsoft’s decision to turn off Office macros by default has had a significant impact on the use of the mini-programs by hackers, according to enterprise security company Proofpoint. In a blog posted today, the company noted its researchers have found that the use of macro-enabled attachments by threat actors has decreased approximately 66%…
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Ransomware Group Demands £500,000 From School
PRIVACY PRIVACY The Hive ransomware group claims it has home addresses, bank details, medical records and even students’ psychological reviews Read More
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$10 million reward offered for information on North Korean hackers
PRIVACY PRIVACY A $10 million reward is being offered for information leading to the identification or location of hackers working with North Korea to launch cyber attacks on US critical infrastructure. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Read More
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US Expands Cybersecurity Partnership With Ukraine
PRIVACY PRIVACY Under the agreement, the two organizations will exchange information and best practices relating to cyber incidents Read More
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Microsoft takes top spot as most impersonated brand in phishing
PRIVACY PRIVACY Microsoft toppled Facebook for the top spot in the 25 most impersonated brands by phishers in the first half of 2022, with a total of 11,041 unique phishing URLs, according to Vade’s latest Phishers’ Favorites report. Facebook, which was the most impersonated company in 2021, followed close behind in the second spot, with…
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The Ransomware Ecosystem: In Pursuit of Fame and Fortune
PRIVACY PRIVACY The Ransomware Ecosystem: In Pursuit of Fame and Fortune The key players within the ransomware ecosystem, including affiliates and initial access brokers, work together cohesively like a band of musicians, playing their respective parts as they strive for fame and fortune. Background In our recently released report, The Ransomware Ecosystem, we dive into…
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New UFEI Rootkit
PRIVACY PRIVACY Kaspersky is reporting on a new UFEI rootkit that survives reinstalling the operating system and replacing the hard drive. From an article: The firmware compromises the UEFI, the low-level and highly opaque chain of firmware required to boot up nearly every modern computer. As the software that bridges a PC’s device firmware with…
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NCSC Startup Program Seeking Candidates to Help Protect Critical Infrastructure
PRIVACY PRIVACY Successful applicants will work with experts from within the NCSC to develop, adapt or pilot technology Read More
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Hackers Change Tactics for New Post-Macro Era
PRIVACY PRIVACY Microsoft announcement forced threat actors to adapt once again Read More
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Social Media Accounts Hijacked to Post Indecent Images
PRIVACY PRIVACY UK police urge users to switch on two-factor authentication Read More