Quasar RAT: Stealthy Trojan Taking Windows by Storm Main Points: – Open-source remote access trojan known as Quasar RAT is exploiting DLL side-loading. – Quasar RAT flies under the radar, stealthily siphoning data from compromised Windows hosts. – The technique leverages the inherent trust of DLL files in the Windows environment. – Researchers Tejaswini Sandapolla
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#### Main Points – Troublesome gang, ‘DoNot Team’ associated with use of .NET-based backdoor known as Firebird, primarily targeting victims in Pakistan and Afghanistan. – Cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky, divulged the findings in their quarterly APT (Advanced Persistent Threats) report for the third quarter of 2023. – The attack chains are also reportedly utilized to deliver
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Consumer AI Brings Productivity and Security Challenges Consumer-focused AI tools like ChatGPT have experienced unprecedented growth. AI is now accessible to all employees, not only data science and engineering teams. Productivity benefits are immense, but increased use brings new IT and security challenges. Artificial Intelligence: No Longer Just for Tech Teams Once upon a time
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Main Points: Europol announced the takedown of Ragnar Locker ransomware’s infrastructure. The arrest of a “key target” associated with the ransomware has been made in France. The action was carried out between 16 and 20 October in multiple countries including Czechia, Spain, and Latvia. The main perpetrator, suspected of being a developer for the group,
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Okta’s Security Gets Oktackled: Cybersecurity Incident Update Main Points Okta disclosed a new security incident on Friday. The unidentified threat actor had accessed Okta’s support case management system using stolen credentials. David Bradbury, Okta’s chief security officer, stated the threat actor could view files uploaded by some Okta customers as part of recent support cases.
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Malvertising Campaign Targets Google Ads Users Campaign Overview An innovative malvertising campaign is discovered, which makes use of Google Ads to direct users to deceptive landing pages and distribute succeeding-stage payloads. These findings are credited to Malwarebytes, and they have pointed out the uniqueness of this campaign regarding its method to fingermark users and disseminate
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The Internet of Things: Transformation Through a Connectivity Revolution Main Points The rapid advancement of technology is altering global business conduct via the Internet of Things (IoT). The power of IoT is transformational, assisting companies to make data-driven decisions. IoT accelerates efficiencies, streamlines operations, and meets demands of a globally competitive marketplace. The Upgraded Business
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New Malware on the Block: Meet ExelaStealer A recent addition to the infostealer landscape, ExelaStealer, threatens to steal sensitive data from compromised Windows systems. ExelaStealer is largely open-source, with paid customizations available as per the threat actor’s offers, as reported by Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researcher James Slaughter. ExelaStealer Enters the Malware Ring Walk into the
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U.S. Gov Seizes North Korean IT Workers’ Websites, Funded Missile Programs The U.S. government seizes 17 website domains related to North Korean IT operatives. The seizure is part of the clampdown on illicit schemes believed to fund North Korea’s ballistic missile program. The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced that it also confiscated around $1.5
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– Google announced an update to Google Play Protect which includes real-time scanning at the code level. – The update aims to prevent the downloading and installation of new malicious apps on Android devices. – The updated Google Play Protect now recommends a real-time app scan when installing apps that haven’t been scanned before. Google
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