Attackers increasingly using transfer.sh to host malicious code

For many years now, unsecured internet-facing Redis servers have been steadily getting co-opted by criminals to mine cryptocurrency, so the latest cryptojacking campaign spotted by Cado Labs researcher cannot be considered news. But one its elements po… Continue reading Attackers increasingly using transfer.sh to host malicious code

Covert cyberattacks on the rise as attackers shift tactics for maximum impact

2022 was the second-highest year on record for global ransomware attempts, as well as an 87% increase in IoT malware and a record number of cryptojacking attacks (139.3 million), according to SonicWall. “The past year reinforced the need for cybersecur… Continue reading Covert cyberattacks on the rise as attackers shift tactics for maximum impact

Cryptojackers Deploy Trojanized Mac Apps on The Pirate Bay

By Deeba Ahmed
All malicious apps for macOS identified by researchers were uploaded to The Pirate Bay by a user called “wtfisthat34698409672.”
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How Falling Crypto Prices Impacted Cyber Crime

Some rare good news in the world of cyber crime trends: Certain crimes declined in 2022 after years of constant rises. Should we credit crypto? Some estimates say that cryptocurrencies have lost $2 trillion in value since November 2021. During that time, the costs associated with cyber crimes, such as ransomware payouts and financial scams, […]

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New Cryptojacking Campaign Kiss-a-dog Targeting Docker and Kubernetes

By Deeba Ahmed
The Austin, Texas-based American cybersecurity technology CrowdStrike has discovered a brand-new cryptojacking campaign in which attackers are targeting…
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How fast do cybercriminals capitalize on new security weaknesses?

Threat intelligence analysts at Skybox Research Lab uncovered a 42% increase in new ransomware programs targeting known vulnerabilities in 2021. The report revealed how quickly cybercriminals capitalize on new security weaknesses – shrinking the window… Continue reading How fast do cybercriminals capitalize on new security weaknesses?

Ransomware’s savage reign continues as attacks increase 105%

SonicWall released a report which details a sustained meteoric rise in ransomware with 623.3 million attacks globally. Nearly all monitored threats, cyberattacks and malicious digital assaults rose in 2021 including: ransomware, encrypted threats, IoT … Continue reading Ransomware’s savage reign continues as attacks increase 105%

How cybercriminals are using malware to target Linux-based operating systems

As the most common cloud operating system, Linux is a core part of digital infrastructure and is quickly becoming an attacker’s ticket into a multi-cloud environment. Current malware countermeasures are mostly focused on addressing Windows-based threat… Continue reading How cybercriminals are using malware to target Linux-based operating systems