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Analysis

Akira Ransomware: Who is behind the hacker group?

20. May, 2024 - 07:45

Akira (or Akira Ransomware) is fast becoming one of the fastest growing ransomware families, utilizing a double extortion tactic, a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) distribution model and unique payment options.

Report

Hackers prefer to steal passwords with this malware

28. May, 2024 - 07:14

Password-related cyberattacks through malware infections are at the top of the list of the most popular attacks. Nearly 31 percent of all security breaches analyzed by the Verizon DBIR team since 2013 have been related to stolen credentials.

New malware discovered

EU ATM malware to steal money from European ATMs

29. May, 2024 - 11:38

A new threat has emerged on the cybercrime scene that is specifically targeting ATMs in Europe and could therefore endanger the entire banking industry. The malware, known as “EU ATM Malware”, was recently offered for sale on a hacker forum.

10 international arrest warrants, 4 arrests

BKA: Biggest blow to date against global cybercrime

30. May, 2024 - 09:59

Investigators are talking about the biggest strike against cyber criminals: more than 100 servers have been confiscated and 1300 domains put out of operation in an operation in several countries worldwide.

Akamai study

DDoS attacks increase the most in EMEA

05. June, 2024 - 07:12

Akamai Technologies, provider of web, cloud and security solutions, has presented its new “State of the Internet” report. This shows that the number of DDoS attacks is increasing most rapidly in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa).

Study on cyber security in companies

Cyberattacks on executives on the rise

04. September, 2024 - 14:57

In today’s digitally networked world, companies are increasingly the target of cyber attacks. Attackers are primarily targeting managers, who are a particularly attractive target group due to their access to sensitive data and extensive rights within IT systems.

Onapsis study

ERP systems affected in 9 out of 10 ransomware attacks

28. August, 2024 - 07:35

Onapsis publishes its new study “ERP security in times of AI-supported ransomware”. The results are based on a survey of 500 cybersecurity decision-makers in companies with 500 or more employees in the DACH region and the UK.

Qilin ransomware escalates attack with exfiltration of browser credentials

28. August, 2024 - 06:53

The Sophos X-Ops team has disclosed a new attack variant of the Qilin ransomware group. As part of a recent investigation into a Qilin ransomware attack, the Sophos X-Ops team discovered that the attackers stole credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers on certain network endpoints.

After dismantling

Ransomware group LockBit on the verge of a comeback

22. August, 2024 - 14:14

The takedown of the LockBit ransomware group in February 2024 shook the cybercrime world. According to WithSecure’s new report, LockBit is now in a rebuilding phase, with clear signs of a planned comeback.

Comment: Ransomware analysis

Ransomware attacks increased significantly in the 2nd quarter

20. August, 2024 - 15:38

The ransomware landscape remains dynamic and fast-moving. This is demonstrated by the significant increase in ransomware attacks and their impact in the second quarter (April-June) of 2024.

The unmasking of the Styx Stealer

Styx Stealer: Hacker accidentally exposes data from his computer

20. August, 2024 - 15:36

Check Point encountered a curious malware case: The security researchers at Check Point Research (CPR) discovered that the developer of the new malware Styx Stealer made a serious mistake during debugging that leaked data from his computer.

Security breach or hysteria?

Data breach: The game with 3 billion social security numbers

16. August, 2024 - 16:34

An alleged hack at data broker National Public Data (NPD) made headlines this week for potentially exposing billions of social security numbers. Real leak or hysteria?

Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Thousands of ICS in the USA and UK vulnerable

15. August, 2024 - 15:16

Thousands of industrial control systems (ICS) in the USA and the UK are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Critical infrastructure, such as the water supply, is also affected.

Hacker sells data and source code of leading brands

14. August, 2024 - 09:13

The latest analysis from Cato CTRL reveals alarming developments in the cybersecurity landscape. The threat actor “IntelBroker” emerges as a central figure in selling stolen data and source code, and also plays a prominent role in hacking forums.

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)

Hacker attack on Trump campaign – background to TA453

13. August, 2024 - 16:57

The FBI has launched an investigation after Donald Trump’s presidential campaign claimed to have been attacked by Iranian hackers. Proofpoint security researcher Joshua Miller explains the possible background.