Malware & Threats

Operation Serengeti: Major Cybercrime Crackdown Across 19 African Nations
Malware & Threats Operation Serengeti: Major Cybercrime Crackdown Across 19 African Nations

For years, cybercrime has been a growing concern on multiple fronts, targeting individuals, businesses, and governments alike, with increasingly sophisticated and global operations. From September 2 to October 31, Operation Serengeti took a decisive step to address these concerns, marking an

Can Computational Storage Mitigate Ransomware Threats Effectively?
Malware & Threats Can Computational Storage Mitigate Ransomware Threats Effectively?

Ransomware continues to be a pervasive and damaging cybersecurity threat. The scope of ransomware's impact is underscored by major advisories and reports, including those from the FBI, CISA, and the 2024 Cost of a Data Breach report by the Ponemon Institute, which highlights average payouts close

Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Palo Alto and SonicWall VPN Clients
Malware & Threats Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Palo Alto and SonicWall VPN Clients

In a world where remote work has become the new norm, the security of Virtual Private Network (VPN) clients is paramount, as they safeguard the continuous and secure connection between employees and their corporate networks. However, recent discoveries by cybersecurity researchers have uncovered

Bitfinex Cryptocurrency Heist Organizer Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Malware & Threats Bitfinex Cryptocurrency Heist Organizer Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

In a landmark case that highlights the intricate nature and high stakes of cybercrime in the digital currency era, Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind the 2016 Bitfinex exchange heist, received a five-year prison sentence from a United States court. The 35-year-old orchestrated an elaborate

How Did RomCom Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Firefox and Windows?
Malware & Threats How Did RomCom Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Firefox and Windows?

In a recent campaign, the notorious Russia-aligned APT group RomCom exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities to deliver a backdoor to unsuspecting victims. The vulnerabilities in question were CVE-2024-9680 in Firefox and CVE-2024-49039 in Windows Task Scheduler. According to ESET researchers, these

Is Switzerland's Postal Service the New Medium for Malware Attacks?
Malware & Threats Is Switzerland's Postal Service the New Medium for Malware Attacks?

Imagine receiving an official-looking letter in the mail, urging you to scan a QR code to download a severe weather warning app to keep you informed about potential natural disasters. This scenario may seem like an ordinary move from public authorities to ensure public safety, but in Switzerland,

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