Chinese hackers leverage open-source tools for cyber attacks
10 September 2024 dark6
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered that Chinese state-sponsored threat groups are actively exploiting open-source tools like Nmap to facilitate cyber attacks....
Earth Preta, the notorious Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, has been active for over a decade, targeting government entities,...
Ransomware
London High School hit by ransomware attack
10 September 2024 dark6
Cybersecurity threats lurk in every corner of our digital world, and educational institutions are not immune to these malicious attacks....
Ransomware
Fog ransomware extends reach to financial sector
9 September 2024 dark6
The Fog ransomware, previously targeting educational and recreational sectors, has now shifted its focus to the lucrative finance industry. In...
Cybercrime
Russian military hackers: targeting critical infrastructure globally
9 September 2024 dark6
Intelligence agencies have identified Russian military hackers linked to the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), Unit 29155, as responsible for cyberattacks...
Spyware
Persistent backdoors via Linux pluggable authentication modules: a new threat
6 September 2024 dark6
Recent research by the Group-IB Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) team has revealed a novel technique exploiting Linux’s Pluggable...
Malware
Emansrepo: new cyber attacks
5 September 2024 dark6
In August 2024, FortiGuard Labs unveiled a concerning new player in the cybersecurity landscape: Emansrepo, a Python-based infostealer. This malware...
Ransomware
Understanding the threat of RomCom’s ransomware campaign
5 September 2024 dark6
In recent months, the cyber threat landscape has seen a significant uptick in ransomware attacks, with the Russian group known...
Cybercrime
Cybersecurity incident at Transport for London: a closer look
4 September 2024 dark6
On September 2, 2024, Transport for London (TfL) found itself facing a significant cyber attack that disrupted its operations and...
Malware
The evolving threat of Latrodectus malware: a closer look at version 1.4
4 September 2024 dark6
In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, new threats emerge regularly, demanding constant vigilance and adaptation from professionals in the field....
Malware
Voldemort: new wave of Google Sheets exploits
2 September 2024 dark6
In a concerning development within the cybersecurity landscape, researchers from Proofpoint have identified a sophisticated campaign leveraging Google Sheets as...
Malware
The emergence of ManticoraLoader: a new threat in the cybersecurity landscape
2 September 2024 dark6
In recent weeks, the cybersecurity community has been alerted to the rise of a new Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) offering known as...