Recent Security News
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Former infosec COO pleads guilty to attacking hospitals to drum up business
November 20, 2023 at 12:23PM The former COO of an Atlanta tech company has pleaded guilty to launching online attacks on two hospitals in 2018. Vikas Singla admitted to rendering the phone system of Gwinnett Medical Center inoperable and stealing patient data. He also publicized the attacks on Twitter and cited them in sales pitches.…
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NetSupport RAT Infections on the Rise – Targeting Government and Business Sectors
November 20, 2023 at 11:01AM Threat actors are using a remote access trojan called NetSupport RAT to target the education, government, and business services sectors. The trojan is delivered through fraudulent updates, drive-by downloads, malware loaders, and phishing campaigns. The cybersecurity firm VMware Carbon Black has detected 15 new infections related to NetSupport RAT in…
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Rhysida ransomware gang claims British Library cyberattack
November 20, 2023 at 10:47AM The Rhysida ransomware gang has taken responsibility for a cyberattack on the British Library, causing an ongoing IT outage. They are auctioning off the stolen data and accepting bids for the next seven days. The FBI and CISA have warned of Rhysida’s attacks on various industries. HR documents have also…
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DarkGate and PikaBot Malware Resurrect QakBot’s Tactics in New Phishing Attacks
November 20, 2023 at 10:12AM Phishing campaigns using DarkGate and PikaBot malware are utilizing tactics previously seen with QakBot trojan attacks. The malware families have similarities in distribution methods and behaviors to QakBot. DarkGate has advanced evasion techniques and remote control capabilities, while PikaBot can deliver additional payloads. The attacks target various sectors, spreading through…