#AdvancedTechniques

Ransomware isn’t going away – the problem is only getting worse

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October 25, 2023 at 11:30AM Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent, with cybercriminals targeting not only large organizations but also small and medium-sized businesses. The rise of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) enables even novice attackers to launch devastating attacks. Recent incidents include the LockBit ransomware attack on the city of Oakland, the Royal ransomware attack on the … Read more

Malicious Notepad++ Google ads evade detection for months

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October 17, 2023 at 03:52PM A malvertising campaign targeting users searching for the Notepad++ text editor has gone undetected for months. The campaign uses misleading titles in Google search result ads, leading users to a decoy site or a malicious website that serves a payload, likely Cobalt Strike. To avoid downloading malware, avoid clicking on … Read more