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A New Threat Actor Claims to Have Stolen Sony’s Data: What Actually Happened? A new threat actor called “Ransomed” or “RansomedVC” has emerged on the Dark Web, claiming to have stolen files from Sony. However, there is ongoing debate regarding the actual source of the data and its value. The group announced its alleged breach…
Cybersecurity Mystery Solved? Microsoft Thinks it Knows How Chinese Hackers Stole its Signing Key Microsoft recently revealed the details of its internal investigation into the theft of its signing key by Chinese hackers. This highly sensitive signing key played a crucial role in the hackers’ ability to bypass Microsoft‘s security protections and gain access to…
Malware Uses Wi-Fi Scanning to Obtain Device Location Introduction A mysterious piece of malware called Whiffy Recon has been discovered by researchers at Secureworks. This malware is designed to scan for nearby Wi-Fi access points in order to obtain the location of the infected device. It targets Windows systems and conducts Wi-Fi scanning every 60…
Securing Sensitive Accounts: Learn PAM Security Strategies Introduction In an increasingly interconnected world, the security of sensitive accounts has become a critical concern. Protecting valuable information and data from unauthorized access is no longer just the responsibility of multinational corporations or government agencies—it affects individuals and organizations of all sizes. One area where security strategies…
Russian Threat Group KillNet Aligns with State Interests Recent reports have highlighted the growing influence and effectiveness of the Russian threat group KillNet, which continues to carry out high-profile cyberattacks that align with Russian state interests. While there is little hard evidence of direct coordination between KillNet and the Russian government, the group’s media branding…
Mystic Stealer: A Rising Threat in the Cybercriminal Landscape The Growing Dominance of Mystic Stealer A new cyber threat known as Mystic Stealer has quickly gained popularity among cybercriminals since its emergence in underground marketplaces in April. Multiple reports from Cyfirma, InQuest, and Zscaler highlight the advanced capabilities, pricing model, and continuous improvement strategy that…