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“Unleashing the Power: FBI and DOJ Counterstrike Shuts Down Lucrative Botnet Behind Ransomware Epidemic”

Morgan Sarah1 year ago010 mins

Cybercrime Operation “Duck Hunt” Disrupts Qakbot Botnet and Ransomware Overview An international law enforcement operation, dubbed “Operation Duck Hunt,” successfully dismantled the Qakbot botnet and associated malware responsible for numerous cyberattacks and approximately $60 million in losses. Led by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the operation involved collaboration with authorities from…

Is AWS Prepared for the Zenbleed Exploitation Epidemic?

Patel Maya1 year ago08 mins

Cloud Security Wiz Says 62% of AWS Environments Exposed to Zenbleed Exploitation Introduction A recent report from Wiz, a cloud security startup, has highlighted a major vulnerability affecting 62% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. The vulnerability, known as Zenbleed, is a newly documented information leak flaw that impacts AMD Zen 2 processors. According to…

The Infostealer Epidemic: Unmasking the Silent Threat

Patel Maya1 year ago09 mins

The Importance of Internet Security in the Age of Cyber Threats Recognizing the Ongoing Cybersecurity Epidemic In today’s interconnected world, where our lives are increasingly dependent on digital technology, ensuring the security and privacy of our data and devices has become a paramount concern. The rise of cyber threats, such as malware, phishing attacks, and…

Exploring the Ransomware Epidemic: A Fresh Perspective on Cyber Threats

Emma Thompson1 year ago013 mins

The Growing Threat of Ransomware Attacks The Alarming Rise in Ransomware Attacks Ransomware attacks have become increasingly prevalent and show no signs of declining. In fact, according to Omdia, the number of attacks is projected to continue rising through 2023 and 2024. The severity of this issue is evident from the results of Omdia’s Cybersecurity…

“Mac Malware-for-Hire Epidemic: A Dangerous Environment for Cryptocurrency Users”

Nguyen Michael2 years ago04 mins

Mac Malware-for-Hire Targets Cryptocoins and Passreplaces Overview As threats to cybersecurity continue to emerge, a new trend has surfaced with the rise of “malware-for-hire,” whereby cybercriminals rent malware toolkits to other cybercriminals for a fee. Researchers at dark web monitoring firm Cyble discovered one such toolkit, dubbed Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), specifically built to target…