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Tick APT Group Hacked East Asian DLP Software Firm

16Mar

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Tick APT Group Hacked East Asian DLP Software Firm

The advanced persistent threat (APT) group Tick has been blamed for a new malware campaign that targets an East Asian company that creates data-loss prevention (DLP) software for governmental and military organizations. The threat actor broke into the DLP company's internal update servers, according to an advisory released by ESET on Tuesday, to spread malware across its network. The company's use of genuine tool installers that had been tampered with led to the execution of malware on the PCs of two of its clients read more Tick APT Group Hacked East Asian DLP Software Firm. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybersecurity awareness with our comprehensive coverage of the latest threats, breaches, and solutions.

Hackers Use S1deload Stealer to Target Facebook YouTube Users

24Feb

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Resources, Risk, Security

Hackers Use S1deload Stealer to Target Facebook YouTube Users

A new global operation utilizing an info stealer and targeting accounts on Facebook and YouTube has been uncovered by security researchers. The new dangerous malware, dubbed "S1ideload Stealer" by Bitdefender, uses DLL sideloading techniques to launch its malicious components. In a warning sent on Wednesday, Bitdefender security researcher Dávid CS stated that the attack "uses a legal, digitally-signed application that unintentionally loads dangerous malware if clicked." Sideloading enables S1deload Stealer to bypass system defences and successfully infect systems. To further reduce user suspicion of infection, the executable also depends on a legitimate picture folder read more Hackers Use S1deload Stealer to Target Facebook YouTube Users. With ReconBee.com Stay ahead of the ...

US hospital attacked by BlackCat denies hackers

23Feb

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US hospital attacked by BlackCat denies hackers

A US-based healthcare organization that manages more than a dozen hospitals have refused to pay ransom to hackers with ties to Russia. Healthcare provider Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), situated in Pennsylvania, said that the BlackCat gang attacked the institution with a ransomware attack. The malware ALPHV/BlackCat was first discovered in 2021. The group, like many others in the criminal underground, runs a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) company that offers software subscriptions to other criminals. On February 6, LVHN discovered unauthorized activity on its IT systems read more US hospitals attacked by BlackCat denies hackers. With ReconBee.com Stay ahead of the latest threats with in-depth coverage of cyber attacks and cybersecurity trends, and the latest cybersecurit...

California city of Oakland declares state of emergency over week-long ransomware attack

16Feb

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Events, Reputation, Risk, Security

California city of Oakland declares state of emergency over week-long ransomware attack

Oakland, California has declared a local state of emergency as a result of the negative impacts of a crippling ransomware assault that last week completely shut down most city services. A municipal state of emergency was proclaimed by Oakland, California, government officials on Tuesday night, nearly seven days after a ransomware attack rendered the majority of city services unavailable. The statement was published on the City of Oakland website and was made by interim city administrator G. Harold Duffey. Declaring a local emergency enables the City of Oakland to swiftly acquire supplies and equipment read more California city of Oakland declares state of emergency over week long ransomware attack.