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Cybercriminals advance with MEDUSA ransomware campaign
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Elastic Security Labs has revealed a sophisticated campaign deploying MEDUSA ransomware via the ABYSSWORKER driver, undermining endpoint security measures.
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GuidePoint warns of Python backdoor used in ransomware
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
GuidePoint Security has unveiled the use of a Python backdoor in recent ransomware attacks, enabling threat actors to maintain access and deploy malicious encryptors.
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Elastic identifies stealthy malware toolkit named PUMAKIT
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Elastic Security Labs has unveiled PUMAKIT, an advanced malware toolkit featuring stealthy rootkit capabilities, raising alarms in cybersecurity.
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BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's Threat Research team exposes SideWinder’s new cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian Ocean and Mediterranean ports, aiming for espionage.
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SquareX on the importance of disposable browsers in security
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
SquareX revolutionises web security with disposable browsers to protect enterprises from online threats, utilising AI and seamless integration to enhance visibility and protection.
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Google unveils AI-driven threat intelligence to streamline defences
Fri, 10th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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email security
Google debuts innovative AI-driven solution 'Google Threat Intelligence' going beyond traditional methods to streamline threat research, boost defences, and cut response times.
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ManageEngine unveils machine learning feature in Log360 for rapid breach response
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ueba
ManageEngine has launched a machine learning-based exploit triad analytics feature in its Log360 solution to hasten response to security breaches, offering enterprises improved visibility into users, entities and processes.
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SentinelOne discovers new macOS malware threatening software integrity
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
SentinelOne threat researchers identify malware macOS.Bkdr.Activator, spreading via illicitly modified versions of popular software, potentially threatening macOS users at an extensive scale.
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Google Cloud unveils cybersecurity predictions for 2024 in new report
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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public cloud
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phishing
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email security
Google Cloud reveals cybersecurity predictions for 2024, highlighting the continued evolution of cyber threats.
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VirusTotal takes proactive approach to eliminating false positives
Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Alphabet-owned antivirus service VirusTotal is cracking down on false positives – and solving a massive problem for software developers.