Cybersecurity researchers took the wraps off an ongoing surveillance campaign directed against Colombian government institutions and private companies in the energy and metallurgical industries. In a report published by ESET on Tuesday, the Slovak internet security company said the attacks — dubbed "Operation Spalax" — began in 2020, with the modus operandi sharing some … [Read more...] about Experts Uncover Malware Attacks Against Colombian Government and Companies
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Experts Sound Alarm On New Android Malware Sold On Hacking Forums
Cybersecurity researchers have exposed the operations of an Android malware vendor who teamed up with a second threat actor to market and sell a remote access Trojan (RAT) capable of device takeover and exfiltration of photos, locations, contacts, and messages from popular apps such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram, Kik, Line, and Google Messages. The vendor, … [Read more...] about Experts Sound Alarm On New Android Malware Sold On Hacking Forums
Experts Uncover ‘Crutch’ Russian Malware Used in APT Attacks for 5 Years
Cybersecurity researchers today took the wraps off a previously undocumented backdoor and document stealer that has been deployed against specific targets from 2015 to early 2020. Codenamed "Crutch" by ESET researchers, the malware has been attributed to Turla (aka Venomous Bear or Snake), a Russia-based advanced hacker group known for its extensive attacks against governments, … [Read more...] about Experts Uncover ‘Crutch’ Russian Malware Used in APT Attacks for 5 Years
Technology as a Security Springboard: How These Experts Pivoted to Cybersecurity
Last week I highlighted some of the brilliant stories which are covered in our new eBook, “Diversity in cybersecurity: A Mosaic of Career Possibilities”. For this blog, we meet some new folks, and uncover how they got their unique starts in the industry. What’s interesting about these stories in particular, is that most people started in a general field of technology. But … [Read more...] about Technology as a Security Springboard: How These Experts Pivoted to Cybersecurity
The Many Roads to a Cybersecurity Career: How These Experts Found Their Way Part 1
When we think of someone who works in cybersecurity, all too often the image we gravitate towards is perhaps a red teamer or a pen tester. In reality, there are so many more options available to those looking to help protect others online. From malware analysts to security advocates, from business and risk strategy to bloggers, the possibilities are endless. I think it’s … [Read more...] about The Many Roads to a Cybersecurity Career: How These Experts Found Their Way Part 1
Let Experts Do Their Job – Managed WAF by Indusface
WAF (Web Application Firewall) has been the first line of defence when it comes to application security for a while now. Many organizations have adopted WAF in one form or the other and most cases, compliance has been the driver for adoption.But unfortunately, when it comes to the efficacy of WAF in thwarting attacks, it has not lived up to the expectations. In most … [Read more...] about Let Experts Do Their Job – Managed WAF by Indusface