Chinese hackers are increasingly deploying ransomware, researchers say

Elite state-backed hackers are embracing the use of ransomware to obfuscate their operations. 

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Clever macOS malware delivery campaign targets cryptocurrency users

Cryptocurrency users are being targeted with legitimate-looking but fake apps that deliver information-stealing malware instead, Recorded Future’s researchers are warning. The threat actor behind this complex scheme is going after both Windows an… Continue reading Clever macOS malware delivery campaign targets cryptocurrency users

Stark Industries Solutions: An Iron Hammer in the Cloud

Two weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a large, mysterious new Internet hosting firm called Stark Industries Solutions materialized and quickly became the epicenter of massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on government and commercial targets in Ukraine and Europe. An investigation into Stark Industries reveals it is being used as a global proxy network that conceals the true source of cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns against enemies of Russia. Continue reading Stark Industries Solutions: An Iron Hammer in the Cloud

Threat Actors Abuse GitHub to Distribute Multiple Information Stealers

Russian-speaking threat actors are caught abusing a GitHub profile to distribute information stealers posing as legitimate software.
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How an Iranian-linked influence campaign pivoted after Oct. 7 attack on Israel

The multi-phase campaign seeks to divide and undermine Israeli society, according to a new Recorded Future analysis.

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BlackCat Ransomware Group Implodes After Apparent $22M Payment by Change Healthcare

There are indications that U.S. healthcare giant Change Healthcare has made a $22 million extortion payment to the infamous BlackCat ransomware group (a.k.a. “ALPHV”) as the company struggles to bring services back online amid a cyberattack that has disrupted prescription drug services nationwide for weeks. However, the cybercriminal who claims to have given BlackCat access to Change’s network says the crime gang cheated them out of their share of the ransom, and that they still have the sensitive data that Change reportedly paid the group to destroy. Meanwhile, the affiliate’s disclosure appears to have prompted BlackCat to cease operations entirely.  Continue reading BlackCat Ransomware Group Implodes After Apparent $22M Payment by Change Healthcare

Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware

Malicious hackers are targeting people in the cryptocurrency space in attacks that start with a link added to the target’s account at Calendly, a popular free calendar application for scheduling appointments and meetings. The attackers impersonate established cryptocurrency investors and ask to schedule a video conference call. But clicking the meeting link provided by the scammers prompts the user to run a script that quietly installs malware on macOS systems. Continue reading Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware

IT Professionals in ASEAN Confronting Rising Cyber Security Risks

The ASEAN region is seeing more cyber attacks as digitisation advances. Recorded Future CISO Jason Steer said software digital supply chains are one of the top risks being faced. Continue reading IT Professionals in ASEAN Confronting Rising Cyber Security Risks

Cybertech Europe 2023 video walkthrough

In this Help Net Security video, we take you inside Cybertech Europe 2023 at La Nuvola Convention Center in Rome. The video features the following vendors: Accenture, Armis, Atlantica, Cisco, Cloudflare, CyberArk, Cyber Guru, Cybergym, DGS, Forcepoint,… Continue reading Cybertech Europe 2023 video walkthrough

Photos: Cybertech Europe 2023

The Cybertech Europe conference and exhibition takes place at La Nuvola Convention Center in Rome, and features the latest innovative solutions from dozens of companies and speakers, including senior government officials, C-level executives, and indust… Continue reading Photos: Cybertech Europe 2023