Recent Security News
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Sandworm’s Kyivstar attack should serve as a reminder of the Kremlin crew’s ‘global reach’
January 5, 2024 at 02:36AM Sandworm crew, linked to Russia, launched a sophisticated cyber attack on Kyivstar, Ukraine’s telco giant, causing disruption to 24 million users’ mobile and internet services. The attack resulted in damage to infrastructure, air raid alert systems, and banking services. Experts believe this attack highlights the potential impact of cyber warfare…
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New Bandook RAT Variant Resurfaces, Targeting Windows Machines
January 5, 2024 at 01:27AM A new variant of the Bandook trojan is being spread through phishing attacks, targeting Windows machines. The malware is distributed via a PDF file embedding a link to a password-protected .7z archive. After extraction, the malware injects its payload into msinfo32.exe. This off-the-shelf malware can remotely control infected systems and…
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Threat Group Using Rare Data Transfer Tactic in New RemcosRAT Campaign
January 4, 2024 at 08:37PM Threat actor UNC-0050, known for targeting Ukrainian organizations with RemcosRAT, is back with a new tactic using anonymous pipes to transfer data covertly. The group’s latest campaign aims at Ukrainian government entities, posing a significant risk to Windows-reliant sectors. Uptycs researchers highlighted the group’s politically motivated activities and state the…
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C3 Complete Acquires Information Security Business Unit of Compliance Solutions Inc.
January 4, 2024 at 05:51PM C3 Complete acquires Compliance Solutions Inc.’s Cyber Security business unit, enhancing its service portfolio with Security Risk Assessments, Digital Forensics, and more. Jonathan Cox leads the combined teams as VP of Information Security. Both companies sponsor each other’s upcoming events. C3 Complete is a technology consultancy known for its in-house…
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Driven Technologies Expands Expertise With Acquisition of ieMentor
January 4, 2024 at 05:40PM Driven Acquisition Inc, DBA Driven Technologies, a leading cybersecurity and cloud service provider in NY, acquires ieMentor, a Cisco Gold Partner. The acquisition bolsters Driven’s capabilities in Cisco security, networking, collaboration, and data center solutions. This expands the company’s workforce to 85 employees and enhances its service offerings, reinforcing its…