The increasing problem of leaked credentials is becoming a critical issue for businesses, particularly with non-human identities (NHIs) like microservices and Kubernetes workloads, which now outnumber human identities 45:1. Research by GitGuardian and CyberArk reveals that 79% of IT decision-makers have experienced secrets leaks, with over 12.7 million hardcoded credentials …
This week, the SonicWall Capture Labs threat research team uncovered a new ransomware strain named GoZone, which employs particularly coercive tactics to extract payments from its victims. Unlike traditional ransomware that merely encrypts files, GoZone takes a more sinister approach by accusing victims of possessing explicit content on their computers. It …
Ransomware attacks are becoming a significant threat to critical infrastructure, with financial impacts soaring up to $1 million per incident. A survey conducted by Claroty, which involved 1,100 security professionals in sectors such as chemical manufacturing, healthcare, and energy, revealed that 45% of organizations suffered financial losses exceeding $500,000 due …
A Fortune 50 company paid $75 million to the Dark Angels ransomware group, setting a new record for ransom payments. Zscaler ThreatLabz revealed massive payout, which broke the previous record of $40 million held by CNA. The company hasn’t been officially named, many speculate it’s Cencora, a pharmaceutical giant hit …
Walmart’s Cyber Intelligence Team has discovered an unknown PowerShell backdoor linked to a new variant of the Zloader/SilentNight malware. This sophisticated backdoor provides threat actors with access to systems for reconnaissance and deployment of additional malware. It employs advanced obfuscation techniques, making detection challenging. The backdoor’s discovery highlights a broader …
Experienced cybercriminals are moving away from large ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platforms due to increased law enforcement actions and internal scams like the AlphV/BlackCat gang’s exit scam. These criminals are now creating their own ransomware using leaked tools. Despite the change, experts warn that ransomware and extortion incidents are unlikely to decrease. …
