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Cloak ransomware group hacked the Virginia Attorney General’s Office

Security Affairs

The group has extended its operations to countries in Asia and targets various sectors, including healthcare, real estate, construction, IT, food, and manufacturing.” ” The group uses an ARCrypter ransomware variant, derived from Babuks leaked code , to encrypt files after infiltrating a network. .

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Cybersecurity in Aviation: Rising Threats and Modernization Efforts

SecureWorld News

Much of the industry still relies on legacy operational tech (OT) systems that lack modern security features such as automated patch management and encryption by default. Additionally, a distributed workforce, ranging from remote maintenance technicians to cabin crews, multiplies entry points for social-engineering tactics like phishing.

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Zanubis in motion: Tracing the active evolution of the Android banking malware

SecureList

The threat actors behind Zanubis continue to refine its code adding features, switching between encryption algorithms, shifting targets, and tweaking social engineering techniques to accelerate infection rates. Communication with the C2 API was encrypted with RC4 using a hardcoded key and Base64-encoded.

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Hacking Kia: Remotely Controlling Cars with Just a License Plate

Hacker's King

Hackers could exploit weak or outdated encryption, intercept communications between the vehicle and remote services, and access control features, such as unlocking the doors or even starting the engine. The company is working on updating its software and strengthening encryption to protect against unauthorized access.

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IT threat evolution Q3 2024

SecureList

The threat actor specializes in encrypting and then deleting its targets’ data, which suggests that the group’s primary objective is to cause as much damage as possible. Head Mare post on X Head Mare has targeted a variety of industries, including government, energy, transportation, manufacturing and entertainment.

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The Stealthy Success of Passkeys

IT Security Guru

More complex, generated passwords are better, but this inspires bad actors to turn to social engineering to wheedle the secrets out of the human user rather than spend time and resources trying to crack the code. The weak point of all passwords is that the secret, once revealed, is useless as a defence.

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APT trends report Q3 2024

SecureList

However, P8 contains many built-in functions and redesigns of the communication protocol and encryption algorithm, making it a well-designed and powerful espionage platform. Most of the infections were still at financial institutions in Vietnam, with one victim active in the manufacturing industry.

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