July 10, 2024 at 02:22AM The ViperSoftX malware, distributed as eBooks over torrents, has evolved to use the Common Language Runtime for PowerShell commands within AutoIt, enabling it to evade detection. Its capabilities include exfiltrating sensitive data, distributing other malware, and self-deletion to avoid detection. This sophisticated threat continues to innovate and circumvent defenses, posing … Read more
June 13, 2024 at 04:54AM Ukraine Cyber Police arrested a 28-year-old man from Kharkiv for providing crypters to Conti and LockBit ransomware groups, aiding their attacks on companies in the Netherlands and Belgium. The Dutch Politie also confirmed the arrest as part of Operation Endgame. Law enforcement has been active in combating cybercrime, including the … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 09:03AM Ransomware groups are increasingly using remote encryption in their attacks, targeting unmanaged devices to compromise entire networks. Microsoft revealed that about 60% of ransomware attacks involve remote encryption. This tactic renders process-based remediation measures ineffective, with compromised machines unable to detect malicious activity. Cybercriminals are also engaging with the media … Read more