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The evolving landscape of Proton ransomware: a focus on the Zola variant
Ransomware

The evolving landscape of Proton ransomware: a focus on the Zola variant

6 August 2024 dark6

Since its emergence in March 2023, the Proton ransomware family has shown a remarkable capacity for evolution, with the latest...
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Mint Stealer: a deep dive into Malware-as-a-Service
Malware

Mint Stealer: a deep dive into Malware-as-a-Service

5 August 2024 dark6

Cyfirma’s recent report has shed light on Mint Stealer, a sophisticated malware operating within the Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) framework. This advanced...
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End of Life for Linux Kernel 6.9: time to upgrade
Vulnerability

End of Life for Linux Kernel 6.9: time to upgrade

5 August 2024 dark6

As of May 2024, the Linux Kernel 6.9 series has officially reached its end of life (EOL) with the release...
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The rise and fall of Cryptonator: a cautionary tale of unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges
Cybercrime

The rise and fall of Cryptonator: a cautionary tale of unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges

5 August 2024 dark6

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially charged Roman Pikulev with the creation and operation of Cryptonator, an unlicensed...
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Understanding the “Sitting Ducks” attack: a growing threat to domain security
Cybercrime

Understanding the “Sitting Ducks” attack: a growing threat to domain security

4 August 2024 dark6

Recent research highlights a critical vulnerability in domain security, termed the “Sitting Ducks” attack, which has enabled cybercriminals to seize...
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Twilio discontinues Authy desktop service amidst investor pressures
Vulnerability

Twilio discontinues Authy desktop service amidst investor pressures

4 August 2024 dark6

Twilio has officially terminated its Authy desktop service, a move that will impact users who previously relied on the desktop...
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Chinese hackers accused of executing a cyberattack
Cybercrime

Chinese hackers accused of executing a cyberattack

3 August 2024 dark6

On July 31, Germany publicly accused Chinese hackers of executing a cyberattack against its Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy...
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RansomHub ransomware: a new threat in the cybercrime landscape
Ransomware

RansomHub ransomware: a new threat in the cybercrime landscape

31 July 2024 dark6

Cybersecurity researchers at Lab52 have highlighted the rise of the RansomHub ransomware gang, which employs a mix of old and...
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Leveraging AI/ML to improve MDR efficiency and reduce false positives
Malware

Leveraging AI/ML to improve MDR efficiency and reduce false positives

31 July 2024 dark6

Key Findings from the 2023 MDR Analysis Report: AI/ML in Incident Detection: Challenges and Solutions: Balancing Detection and False Positives:...
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EchoSpoofing campaign exploits Proofpoint vulnerability
Vulnerability

EchoSpoofing campaign exploits Proofpoint vulnerability

30 July 2024 dark6

An unknown attacker exploited a vulnerability in Proofpoint’s email routing settings to send mass fraudulent messages impersonating well-known companies such...
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Russian information operations target French snap elections: operation “Doppelgänger”
Hacktivism

Russian information operations target French snap elections: operation “Doppelgänger”

30 July 2024 dark6

From early June to late July 2024, Russian actors conducted a series of sophisticated information operations under the code name...
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Ransomware threats loom over Paris 2024 olympics
Ransomware

Ransomware threats loom over Paris 2024 olympics

29 July 2024 dark6

A recent study by ExtraHop has highlighted the near inevitability of ransomware attacks targeting the Paris 2024 Olympics. The event’s...
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