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Water Makara Uses Obfuscated JavaScript in Spear Phishing Campaign, Targets Brazil With Astaroth Malware

Trend Micro

This group is targeting enterprises in Brazil, deploying banking malware using obfuscated JavaScript to slip past security defenses. Trend Micro researchers have uncovered a surge of malicious activities involving a threat actor group that we track as Water Makara.

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It's a Zero-day? It's Malware? No! It's Username and Password

The Hacker News

As cyber threats continue to evolve, adversaries are deploying a range of tools to breach security defenses and compromise sensitive data. This article explores the seriousness of compromised credentials, the challenges they present to security solutions, and the

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From Caribbean shores to your devices: analyzing Cuba ransomware

SecureList

An understanding of how various gangs operate and what tools they use helps build competent defenses and investigate incidents. We hope this article will help you to stay one step ahead of threats like this one. The malware will try calling home if the initial ping goes through. Path to the komar65.dll Analysis of komar65.dll

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Vulnerability Recap 10/8/24 – Thousands of Routers & Servers at Risk

eSecurity Planet

DrayTek routers and Linux servers are in particular danger this week, with fourteen vulnerabilities plaguing the routers and a malware strain threatening the servers. Check your vendors’ security bulletins regularly, and make sure your team is prepared to fix vulnerabilities when they’re made known.

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Commenting on the SANS Threat Intelligence Summit 2021 Presentations – An Analysis and Practical Recommendations

Security Boulevard

I've been recently working on several articles on the topic of threat intelligence and I came up with a proper article which I'll share in this post with the idea to improve my reader's situational awareness on the topic eventually improving the way they work and do threat intelligence gathering online. -.

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EDR vs EPP vs Antivirus: Comparing Endpoint Protection Solutions

eSecurity Planet

AV software blocks malware, EPP passively prevents threats, and EDR actively mitigates network attacks. Identifies and eliminates known malware. Limited to blocking, quarantining, and removing discovered malware. Individuals and home users: Recommended for personal devices that require basic security against typical threats.

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AI and Cyber Security: Innovations & Challenges

eSecurity Planet

AI-Powered Security Tools AI-powered security tools are revolutionizing how organizations approach cybersecurity. These tools use advanced algorithms to protect against various threats, from malware to phishing attacks. They offer real-time analysis and responses, making them a valuable asset in any security strategy.