Tag: cybersecurity

Proofpoint researchers have identified a surge in the ClickFix social engineering technique across the threat landscape. This technique uses dialogue boxes with fake error messages to trick users into copying, pasting, and running malicious content on their computers. Multiple threat actors are emp…

This article discusses the use of Threat Intelligence (TI) Lookup, a centralized service for threat data exploration and analysis. It highlights key features such as fast search results, extensive search parameters, and access to a large database of malware and phishing samples. The article explain…

This article describes a machine learning-based pipeline for detecting DNS hijacking using passive DNS data. The system processes an average of 167 million new DNS records daily, extracting 74 features from over 169 terabytes of data. Between March and September 2024, it identified 6,729 hijacking …

This analysis explores the application of Generative AI, specifically Google's Gemini Advanced, in malware analysis. The experiment focuses on analyzing executable files, particularly a RisePro Stealer sample. The methodology involves decompiling the malware using Ghidra and IDA Pro, then using spe…

An investigation into 19 new top-level domains (TLDs) released in the past year revealed various malicious activities, including phishing campaigns, distribution of potentially unwanted programs, torrenting websites, and pranking campaigns. The study found a correlation between the TLDs' general av…

This report details how Trend Micro's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service successfully thwarted a sophisticated ransomware attack orchestrated by the notorious Play ransomware group. Through continuous monitoring and expert analysis, the MDR team swiftly identified and contained the intrus…

The Cyble Research and Intelligence Lab (CRIL) discovered a sophisticated phishing website mimicking Google Safety Centre, designed to trick users into downloading malware. The malware, compromising security and stealing sensitive information, drops two threats: Latrodectus, which maintains persist…

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the BlackSuit ransomware, a threat that has been actively targeting various sectors since May 2023. It presents statistics from incident response engagements, explores the ransomware's behavior and technical analysis, and offers insights into the potenti…