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SEQRITE Labs APT-Team has discovered multiple campaigns of APT SideCopy, targeting Indian government and defense entities in the past few months. The threat group is now exploiting the recent WinRAR vulnerability CVE-2023-38831 (See our advisory for more details) to...Information Technology, Network Security & Cybersecurity Updates
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Our recent research has highlighted the presence of the MedusaLocker ransomware, which first surfaced in mid-2019. Its primary targets are the Hospital and Healthcare industries. MedusaLocker employs AES and RSA encryption techniques to encrypt victims’ data. Technical analysis At...
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Openfire is an open-source, real-time collaboration server based on the XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) protocol. It facilitates instant messaging, group chat, and other real-time communication services. Openfire is popular for its flexibility, scalability, and robust security features....
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Overview In the 1990s, as the internet gained popularity, cybercriminals started developing and distributing basic forms of malware, including password stealers. Early stealer malware primarily targeted login credentials and passwords for online services and email accounts. As technology advanced,...
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Can the cloud be hacked? Yes, and when the cloud is hacked – it is not just data at risk! The emerging digital ecosystem is treacherous. Today, every company, whether large or small, is a reachable target with operations,...
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Zero-day vulnerabilities represent an imminent threat to cyber security, and in this case, two such vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-38831 and CVE-2023-40477, have been identified in the widely utilized WinRAR software. These vulnerabilities pose a grave concern due to their potential for...
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Introduction: First observed in the middle of 2021, Mallox Ransomware has emerged as a formidable threat in the cybercrime landscape. With its ability to encrypt all volumes, including local and network-shared drives, it gradually spreads control over the system,...
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Data protection laws have become increasingly relevant in today’s digital age, where businesses collect, store, and process large amounts of personally identifiable information. With India gradually emerging as a data-driven economy, the recent Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act...
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In a monumental leap for India’s space exploration journey, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has captured the world’s attention with its successful Chandrayaan 3 moon landing. The culmination of meticulous planning, dedication, and scientific prowess, this achievement marks...
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We have observed a sudden increase in Ransomware incidents since June 2023, involving the appending of the “.malox” file extension to encrypt files. This Ransomware has been identified as a variant of the Mallox (aka TargetCompany) Ransomware Family. The...