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Seqrite Labs APT-Team has recently discovered multiple campaigns involving fake PayPal lures. These are targeting individuals around the globe with a new variant of ransomware known as Cronus. In this case, the malware is developed in PowerShell and is...Information Technology, Network Security & Cybersecurity Updates
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Cyberattacks using computer viruses or malware have been costing billions of dollars each year in cleanup and repair costs. Having been in this industry for almost three decades, I still recall some of the most notable and devastating computer...
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An open directory hosting malware linked to Transparent Tribe (APT36) has been found by SEQRITE Labs APT team. Further analysis revealed hidden URLs on the same domain containing payloads used by its sub-division APT group SideCopy. Targeting of Indian...
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A recent email scam titled “You Have Been Under Surveillance” is a classic example of a sextortion scam. These scams involve cybercriminals threatening to expose sensitive or compromising information about the recipient unless a ransom is paid. Recipients must...
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Just like any other business, cybercriminals run their syndicate with the sole aim of maximizing profits. With that in mind, let us decipher the role of AI in cybercrime to rethink their business operating model. Shift in Targeted Cyber...
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Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been in the bull’s eye for cyberattacks lately. According to a recent study by the CyberPeace Foundation, approximately 43% of all cyberattacks target the country’s small businesses and startups. The most evident...
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Today enterprises face an ever-growing array of sophisticated threats that demand a comprehensive and proactive defense strategy. In the face of these growing cyber threats, CISOs are overwhelmed with managing numerous technologies, often leading to siloed capabilities and platform...
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AsukaStealer, marketed on a Russian-language cybercrime forum by the alias ‘breakcore,’ has been exposed. The perpetrator offers its services for a monthly fee of $80, targeting individuals and organizations seeking to exploit its capabilities for malicious purposes. Written in...
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Studies show that nearly 90% of cyberattacks and 70% of data breaches start at endpoint devices. Traditional security solutions like antivirus and firewalls are limited to detecting known threats and are ineffective against advanced attacks like social engineering, phishing,...
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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are grappling with the challenges posed by remote and hybrid work models. As the traditional enterprise perimeter continues to erode, safeguarding sensitive data and critical applications has become a paramount concern for...