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In a recent cyberattack, Russian cybersecurity firm Doctor Web (Dr.Web) was forced to disconnect all its servers to mitigate the threat and ensure the safety of its infrastructure. Cyber Attack on Security Firm Dr.Web Forces Servers Disconnection The attack, which …

Cybersecurity leaders face immense pressure to protect their organizations from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. With over 1,636 cyberattacks occurring weekly per organization and 98% of web applications found vulnerable to attacks, IT teams often struggle to keep their defenses robust …

Splunk users can now leverage ANY.RUN’s sandbox and threat intelligence directly within their Splunk SOAR environment. This allows for the analysis of suspicious files and URLs within the ANY.RUN sandbox while enriching investigations with threat data from TI Lookup.  It …

Law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled “Ghost,” a sophisticated encrypted communication platform allegedly designed exclusively for criminal use. The operation, codenamed “Kraken,” resulted in the arrest of the platform’s alleged mastermind and administrator, a 32-year-old man from New South Wales, …

A joint cybersecurity advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and National Security Agency (NSA) has revealed that hackers linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have compromised thousands of Internet-connected devices. …

Trojanized PDF readers are malicious software that are disguised as legitimate PDF viewing applications.  They are primarily used by the threat actors to deliver malware by exploiting vulnerabilities in the PDF format and tricking users into executing malicious code. Recently, …

Block ciphers are a fundamental component of modern cryptography, crucial in securing data across various digital platforms. Unlike stream ciphers, which encrypt data one bit at a time, block ciphers process data in fixed-size blocks, typically 64 or 128 bits. …

Malvertising (malicious advertising) refers to the practice of embedding harmful code within online advertisements, which can lead to malware infections on users’ devices.  This technique often exploits legitimate advertising networks, making it difficult for both users and publishers to detect …

Microsoft has issued a critical warning regarding a Windows kernel vulnerability that could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability, CVE-2024-37985, affects ARM-based systems and has been publicly disclosed. According to Microsoft, an attacker who successfully exploits this …