The deployment of file-encrypting ransomware by organized cybercriminal gangs is one of the largest cybersecurity risks facing organizations. A network breach that culminates with a ransomware infection often starts with an infection with a type of malware called a loader. This malware acts as a foothold into an organization’s network and is subsequently used to […]
A working server room can never be cleaned completely, but it can get close with the right tools and techniques. Even if you follow best practices, dirt can find its way into server rooms via people’s clothing and new equipment. Properly cleaning a server room isn’t a DIY project, as it is tedious work and […]
Last updated 19 September, 2023 A new tool for Mac users of Pioneer DJ’s Rekordbox 6 software, called the Rekordbox Collection Tool, aims to help them better manage their music collections and fix common issues on that platform. What it does The tool uses audio fingerprinting technology to power features like removal of duplicates and […]
Executive Summary SentinelLabs identified three Android application packages (APK) linked to Transparent Tribe’s CapraRAT mobile remote access trojan (RAT). These apps mimic the appearance of YouTube, though they are less fully featured than the legitimate native Android YouTube application. CapraRAT is a highly invasive tool that gives the attacker control over much of the data […]
Sep 19, 2023THNMobile Security / Malware The suspected Pakistan-linked threat actor known as Transparent Tribe is using malicious Android apps mimicking YouTube to distribute the CapraRAT mobile remote access trojan (RAT), demonstrating the continued evolution of the activity. “CapraRAT is a highly invasive tool that gives the attacker control over much of the data on […]
Sep 19, 2023THNData Safety / Cybersecurity Microsoft on Monday said it took steps to correct a glaring security gaffe that led to the exposure of 38 terabytes of private data. The leak was discovered on the company’s AI GitHub repository and is said to have been inadvertently made public when publishing a bucket of open-source […]
North Korea’s Lazarus APT stole almost $240 million in crypto assets since June Pierluigi Paganini September 18, 2023 The North Korea-linked APT group Lazarus has stolen more than $240 million worth of cryptocurrency since June 2023, researchers warn. According to a report published by blockchain cyber security firm Elliptic, in the past 104 days, the […]
Data center migration can be challenging, but proper planning can prevent some issues and pitfalls. Organizations should be aware of the most common problems in data center migration to avoid excess cost, delays and potential data loss. With plenty of planning, a practice run and careful execution, any organization can successfully migrate its data center. […]
Almost one in four (38 percent) of cyber security professionals say they struggle with a lack of company-wide training or understanding of cyber security, Cyber Security Hub research has found. The research, which was conducted from February to May 2023, also found that other top challenges for cyber security professionals included a failure to integrate […]