A new malware strain called ZenRAT has emerged in the wild to steal information from Windows systems. While the exact distribution process remains unknown, past instances of similar threats have often used SEO poisoning, adware bundles, or malspam campaigns. Attack overview According to Proofpoint researchers, ZenRAT was initially discovered on a website pretending to be […]
The government of Kuwait is in the process of recovering from a ransomware attack that affected its Ministry of Finance. The ransomware attack began on September 18 and government officials immediately tried to separate and shut off affected systems. Officials sought to preempt concerns that workers would not be paid, reiterating that payment and payroll […]
Legit Security, a cybersecurity company developing a platform to identify app vulnerabilities from code, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by CRV with participation from Cyberstarts, Bessemer Venture Partners and TCV. Co-founder and CEO Roni Fuchs says that the funds, which bring Legit’s total raised to $77 million, will be […]
MGM Resorts brought to an end a 10-day computer shutdown prompted by efforts to shield from a cyberattack data including hotel reservations and credit card processing, the casino giant said Wednesday, as analysts and academics measured the effects of the event. “We are pleased that all of our hotels and casinos are operating normally,” the […]
A further multimillion-dollar distribution of funds from Western Union to victims of fraud perpetrated via its payment network has begun, following a previous payout of $365m. The new $40m tranche of money was forfeited by the Colorado-headquartered financial services giant to the Department of Justice (DoJ) to reimburse 25,000 victims in the US and abroad. […]
Key Takeaways Proofpoint has observed an increase in activity from specific malware families targeting Chinese-language speakers. Campaigns include Chinese-language lures and malware typically associated with Chinese cybercrime activity. Newly observed ValleyRAT is emerging as a new malware among Chinese-themed cybercrime activity, while Sainbox RAT and related variants are recently active as well. The increase in […]
In July 2022, crypto lender Celsius filed for bankruptcy and froze withdrawals from user accounts. Customers have since filed claims against the company, hoping to recover a portion of the funds.
The new synth features elements of various other Analogue Solutions products. [embedded content] New from Analogue Solutions, the Ample is a synth designed to create a modern take on fat, old-school vintage sound. Featuring three oscillators, two LFOs, two envelope generators and a four-pole low-pass filter, the Ample draws on other Analogue Solutions models. Sound […]
Clop gang stolen data from major North Carolina hospitals Pierluigi Paganini September 17, 2023 Researchers at healthcare technology firm Nuance blame the Clop gang for a series of cyber thefts at major North Carolina hospitals. The Microsoft-owned healthcare technology firm Nuance revealed that the Clop extortion gang has stolen personal data on major North Carolina hospitals as part […]