BlankBot: a rising threat in Android banking trojans
A new Android banking trojan, identified as “BlankBot,” has emerged as a critical threat for mobile users, particularly targeting those…
The evolving landscape of Proton ransomware: a focus on the Zola variant
Since its emergence in March 2023, the Proton ransomware family has shown a remarkable capacity for evolution, with the latest…
Mint Stealer: a deep dive into Malware-as-a-Service
Cyfirma’s recent report has shed light on Mint Stealer, a sophisticated malware operating within the Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) framework. This advanced…
End of Life for Linux Kernel 6.9: time to upgrade
As of May 2024, the Linux Kernel 6.9 series has officially reached its end of life (EOL) with the release…
The rise and fall of Cryptonator: a cautionary tale of unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially charged Roman Pikulev with the creation and operation of Cryptonator, an unlicensed…
Understanding the “Sitting Ducks” attack: a growing threat to domain security
Recent research highlights a critical vulnerability in domain security, termed the “Sitting Ducks” attack, which has enabled cybercriminals to seize…
Twilio discontinues Authy desktop service amidst investor pressures
Twilio has officially terminated its Authy desktop service, a move that will impact users who previously relied on the desktop…
Chinese hackers accused of executing a cyberattack
On July 31, Germany publicly accused Chinese hackers of executing a cyberattack against its Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy…