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ShadowRoot Ransomware Targets Businesses with Weaponized PDFs
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ShadowRoot Ransomware Targets Businesses with Weaponized PDFs

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ShadowRoot Ransomware Targets Businesses with Weaponized PDFs

X-Labs identified ransomware targeting Turkish businesses through PDF attachments in emails from the internet[.]ru domain. These PDFs contain links that download exe payloads, encrypting files with the ".shadowroot" extension. This [...]

By FHN| July 17th, 2024|Ransomware, Security Advisory, Security Update, Tips|0 Comments

Poco RAT uses 7zip files via Google Drive for attacks
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Poco RAT uses 7zip files via Google Drive for attacks

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Poco RAT uses 7zip files via Google Drive for attacks

In early 2024, Cofense researchers discovered Poco RAT, a malware specifically targeting Spanish-speaking individuals in the mining industry. It spreads through Google Drive-hosted 7zip archives, effectively masking its malicious activities. [...]

By FHN| July 17th, 2024|BOTNET, Compromised, Exploitation, Internet Security, malicious cyber actors, Security Advisory, Security Update|0 Comments

HardBit Ransomware Evades Detection with Passphrase Protection
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HardBit Ransomware Evades Detection with Passphrase Protection

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HardBit Ransomware Evades Detection with Passphrase Protection

In 2022, HardBit Ransomware 4.0 emerged, differing from typical groups by avoiding leak sites and double extortion. Their tactics include data theft, encryption, and ransom demands with additional threats. Cybereason [...]

By FHN| July 17th, 2024|Ransomware, Security Advisory, Security Update, Tips|0 Comments

Pinterest Data Leak: Hackers Claim Access to 60M Records
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Pinterest Data Leak: Hackers Claim Access to 60M Records

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Pinterest Data Leak: Hackers Claim Access to 60M Records

Pinterest, with over 518 million users, faces a potential data leak. Hacker "Tchao1337" claims to have leaked 60 million rows of user data on a forum. The 1.59 GB database [...]

By FHN| July 15th, 2024|BOTNET, Exploitation, malicious cyber actors, Security Advisory, Security Update, Tips|0 Comments

Juniper Junos Flaw Allows Full ‘Root’ Access to Attackers
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Juniper Junos Flaw Allows Full ‘Root’ Access to Attackers

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Juniper Junos Flaw Allows Full ‘Root’ Access to Attackers

Hackers target Juniper Junos due to its extensive use in business networking, making it a prime target for accessing valuable systems. Its prominence in large organizations means successful breaches can [...]