Introduction to Auto-Color Malware In recent months, the cybersecurity landscape has been faced with a novel threat known as Auto-Color, a type of malware specifically targeting Linux systems in North America and Asia. This malware has garnered attention due to its unique characteristics and capabilities, marking it as a significant player in the ongoing battle…
Introduction to Tax Season Threats As tax season approaches in the United States, the threat of phishing scams escalates significantly. During this period, threat actors employ various social engineering tactics, primarily using tax-related themes in their schemes to deceive unsuspecting individuals. These cybercriminals craft messages that are often designed to resemble legitimate communications from tax…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction Old vulnerabilities die hard—especially in the world of cybersecurity. In 2024, the FICORA and CAPSAICIN botnets, leveraging decade-old D-Link router vulnerabilities, wreaked havoc across global networks. These botnets exploited weaknesses in the…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction The year 2024 served as a stark reminder of how sophisticated and disruptive cyberattacks have become. From crippling healthcare systems to exposing sensitive government communications, cybercriminals have demonstrated their ability to inflict…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction The cyber conflict between the United States and China has escalated significantly in 2024, with both nations accusing each other of engaging in cyber espionage and critical infrastructure attacks. While the U.S….
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction The threat actor Cloud Atlas has resurfaced in 2024 with a sophisticated new malware strain, VBCloud, targeting over 80% of its victims in Russia. Leveraging advanced techniques such as NTFS Alternate Data…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction North Korean cyber threat actors have introduced a new JavaScript-based malware called OtterCookie as part of their Contagious Interview campaign. This ongoing operation, also known as DeceptiveDevelopment, uses sophisticated social engineering techniques…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction On December 17, 2024, the notorious hacker IntelBroker released 2.9 TB of sensitive data allegedly stolen from a Cisco developer resource. This is part of a claimed 4.5 TB dataset linked to…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction Juniper Networks has issued a stark warning about the exploitation of Session Smart Router (SSR) products with default passwords in a malicious campaign deploying the notorious Mirai botnet malware. This development highlights…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction Cryptocurrency platforms faced an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks in 2024, culminating in a staggering $2.2 billion in stolen assets, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. North Korean hackers dominated the scene, accounting…
