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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.

NIS2 and Co.

IT security 2024: navigating the EU legal maze

27. August, 2024 - 05:07

Companies are currently facing a wave of new regulations in the area of IT security. These developments are a reaction to the increasing threats posed by cyber attacks and the growing importance of securing networks and infrastructures.

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.

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Deepfakes: companies arm themselves against sophisticated AI attacks

21. August, 2024 - 16:01

Current data shows that the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybercrime is seen as an increasingly serious risk. Companies are therefore increasingly shifting their focus from reactive defense to preventive security.

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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.

Digital self-defense

Major sporting events in 2024: a playing field for cyber criminals

19. August, 2024 - 05:43

Major events in 2024 bring joy to sports fans, but also cyber risks. The summer of sport was therefore not just a festival for fans, but also a playground for digital threats.

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.

Qilin ransomware escalates attack with exfiltration of browser credentials

IT security 2024: navigating the EU legal maze

Ransomware group LockBit on the verge of a comeback

Deepfakes: companies arm themselves against sophisticated AI attacks

Ransomware attacks increased significantly in the 2nd quarter

Styx Stealer: Hacker accidentally exposes data from his computer

Data breach: The game with 3 billion social security numbers

Thousands of ICS in the USA and UK vulnerable

Hacker sells data and source code of leading brands

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