Researchers uncover DarkGate malware’s Vietnamese connection

WithSecure researchers have tracked attacks using DarkGate malware to an active cluster of cybercriminals operating out of Vietnam. DarkGate is a remote access trojan (RAT) that has been used in attacks since at least 2018 and is currently available to… Continue reading Researchers uncover DarkGate malware’s Vietnamese connection

DIY attack surface management: Simple, cost-effective and actionable perimeter insights

Modern-day attack surface management (ASM) can be an intimidating task for most organizations, with assets constantly changing due to new deployments, assets being decommissioned, and ongoing migrations to cloud providers. Assets can be created and for… Continue reading DIY attack surface management: Simple, cost-effective and actionable perimeter insights

WithSecure announces new capabilities to help organizations manage security risks

WithSecure has continued to evolve its Elements cloud-based security platform with the addition of several new capabilities and services that can help organizations manage risks associated with cyber attacks. WithSecure Elements, which can be managed b… Continue reading WithSecure announces new capabilities to help organizations manage security risks

Emerging threat: AI-powered social engineering

Social engineering is a sophisticated form of manipulation but, thanks to AI advancements, malicious groups have gained access to highly sophisticated tools, suggesting that we might be facing more elaborate social engineering attacks in the future. It… Continue reading Emerging threat: AI-powered social engineering

APTs use of lesser-known TTPs are no less of a headache

APT (advanced persistent threat) attacks were once considered to be primarily a problem for large corporations, but the number of these (often state-sponsored) attacks against small- and medium-sized businesses has increased significantly. Everyone is … Continue reading APTs use of lesser-known TTPs are no less of a headache

Staying ahead of the “professionals”: The service-oriented ransomware crime industry

Ransomware has been a hugely profitable industry for criminal gangs for the last few years. The total amount of ransom paid since 2020 is estimated to be at least $2 billion, and this has both motivated and enabled the groups who are profiting from thi… Continue reading Staying ahead of the “professionals”: The service-oriented ransomware crime industry

AI: Interpreting regulation and implementing good practice

Businesses have been using artificial intelligence for years, and while machine learning (ML) models have often been taken from open-source repositories and built into business-specific systems, model provenance and assurance have not always necessaril… Continue reading AI: Interpreting regulation and implementing good practice

WithSecure launches ‘outcome-based’ security at Sphere23 conference

At its Sphere23 event in Finland, security company WithSecure unveiled offerings focused on collaboration, business goals and outcomes.
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WithSecure releases Cloud Security Posture Management to identify insecure cloud configurations

WithSecure has released Cloud Security Posture Management, a new module for its WithSecure Elements security platform, that identifies insecure cloud configurations attackers use to compromise networks. It’s now become commonplace for organizatio… Continue reading WithSecure releases Cloud Security Posture Management to identify insecure cloud configurations