Rare Bootkit Malware Targets North Korea-Linked Diplomats
The MosaicRegressor espionage framework is newly discovered and appears to be the work of Chinese-speaking actors.
Tenda Router Zero-Days Emerge in Spyware Botnet Campaign
A variant of the Mirai botnet, called Ttint, has added espionage capabilities to complement its denial-of-service functions.
Video-Game Piracy Group ‘Team Xecuter’ Leaders in Custody
The two alleged leaders of Team Xecuter targeted popular consoles like the Nintendo Switch, the Sony PlayStation Classic and Microsoft Xbox.
MosaicRegressor: Lurking in the Shadows of UEFI
Part II. Technical details (PDF) UEFI (or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) has become a prominent technology that is embedded within designated chips on modern day computer systems. Replacing the legacy BIOS, it is typically used to facilitate the machine’s boot sequence and load the operating system, while using a feature-rich environment to do so. At…
Egregor Ransomware Threatens ‘Mass-Media’ Release of Corporate Data
The newly discovered ransomware is hitting companies worldwide, including the GEFCO global logistics company.
Voter Registration ‘Error’ Phish Hits During U.S. Election Frenzy
Phishing emails tell recipients that their voter’s registration applications are incomplete – but instead steal their social security numbers, license data and more.
Account Takeover Fraud Losses Total Billions Across Online Retailers
Account takeover fraud (ATO) attacks are on the rise, up nearly 300 percent since last year.
Researchers Mixed on Sanctions for Ransomware Negotiators
Financial institutions, cyber-insurance firms, and security firms have all been put on notice by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
LatAm Banking Trojans Collaborate in Never-Before-Seen Effort
Eleven different malware families are coordinating on distribution, features, geo-targeting and more.
Years-Long ‘SilentFade’ Attack Drained Facebook Victims of $4M
Facebook detailed an ad-fraud cyberattack that’s been ongoing since 2016, stealing Facebook credentials and browser cookies.