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July 17, 2023  — 9 min read
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July 17, 2023  — 9 min read
8Base ransomware stays unseen for a year
8Base ransomware was first spotted in June 2023, with a massive number of targeted victims. It was later discovered that 8Base originated in March 2022 with the launch of an associated data leak site.
June 27, 2023  — 13 min read
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June 27, 2023  — 13 min read
What is Vulnerability Remediation?
Discover the ins and outs of vulnerability remediation in this comprehensive guide. Learn what vulnerability remediation entails, why it is crucial for cybersecurity, and effective strategies for addressing vulnerabilities. Stay ahead of potential threats and safeguard your systems with our expert insights on vulnerability remediation.
June 13, 2023  — 4 min read
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June 13, 2023  — 4 min read
How MSPs can become more proactive and efficient, improve client satisfaction and drive growth
Monitoring client workloads can be an enormous, time-consuming challenge for MSPs, but doing so efficiently and effectively is critical to enabling the growth of their business. Acronis now offers ML-based monitoring and smart alerting, purpose-built for MSPs.
May 16, 2023  — 11 min read
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May 16, 2023  — 11 min read
RedLine Stealer: A malware-as-a-service info-stealer
Redline Stealer is a malware-as-a-service (MAAS) info-stealer that is offered in cybercriminal forums and on Telegram channels. The malware was first observed in February 2020 for Windows systems.
May 12, 2023  — 2 min read
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May 12, 2023  — 2 min read
Protect your Microsoft and Google data against ransomware and other modern cyberthreats: A must-see webinar
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are some of the world’s most popular productivity suites — which makes them prime targets for cybercriminals. And despite being major players in the tech industry, neither company offers sufficient security for business-critical data. If you’re fully relying on their protection, you’re one cyberattack away from disaster.
April 04, 2023  — 3 min read
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April 04, 2023  — 3 min read
The top five security vulnerabilities of SMBs
Cyberattacks can cost small and medium businesses (SMBs) thousands if not millions in damages, with ransomware being one of the most aggressive and commonly used forms of digital extortion. To protect yourself against these attacks and continue as unscathed as possible in event of one, it’s important to know the most common security vulnerabilities of SMBs and how to avoid them.
March 29, 2023  — 9 min read
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March 29, 2023  — 9 min read
SwiftSlicer: A simple yet dangerous data wiper
On January 25, 2023, ESET Research found a new data wiper in the network of Ukrinform, Ukraine’s national news agency. Later, the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) added that as of January 27, five additional, different malware samples were spotted in the network.
March 06, 2023  — 15 min read
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March 06, 2023  — 15 min read
IcedID (BokBot): From banking trojan to backdoor
IcedID, also known as BokBot, was initially a banking trojan when it was discovered in 2017. Now it is mostly used as an initial access broker for other malware. This malware typically uses malicious email attachments to infect victims' machines. It has been known to use various types of attachments — such as archives, Word and Excel files — but the latest attacks used OneNote files.
February 13, 2023  — 7 min read
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February 13, 2023  — 7 min read
CaddyWiper makes Windows machines unusable
CaddyWiper is an example of data-wiping malware, whose purpose is to corrupt the operating system and leave the targeted device unusable. It was first spotted in Ukraine in mid-March 2022 by the ESET research team.
February 06, 2023  — 8 min read
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February 06, 2023  — 8 min read
DoubleZero: A data wiper deployed against Ukraine
The DoubleZero wiper — so named for its tactic of zeroing files — was first discovered on March 17, 2022 by CERT-UA (the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine). The malware was designed in order to wipe out system files, non-system files and entire registry branches, and was spread by spear phishing emails with an attached ZIP that contains the malware file.
February 02, 2023  — 8 min read
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February 02, 2023  — 8 min read
Vawtrak: A banking trojan with a long history
Vawtrak is a banking trojan — a form of malware that attempts to steal credentials from banks. It spreads via phishing emails and spam emails that contain a malicious document, loaded with a macro. The primary target of this malware are banks and insurance companies, mainly in Germany.
January 05, 2023  — 9 min read
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January 05, 2023  — 9 min read
Royal ransomware’s actors make high demands
Royal ransomware was first spotted in January 2022, targeting different corporations. This group does not provide ransomware-as-a-service. The attackers demand figures ranging from $250,000 to over $2 million from their victims.
December 09, 2022  — 9 min read
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December 09, 2022  — 9 min read
KmsdBot: DDoS and cryptomining combined
On November 10, 2022, the Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team published an article with the description of the newly spotted KmsdBot, which infected their honeypot. Gaming company FiveM, which provides software for GTA V for hosting custom private servers (and happens to be Akamai’s client), became the first victim. During their investigation, researchers found many samples that were built for different architectures.