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Malware cyberattacks, victims, recovery efforts and MSSP mitigation steps.
Kaspersky: TunnelSnake Campaign Targeting Diplomatic Bureaus in Asia, Africa
TunnelSnake malware gives attacker nearly unlimited control over a computer’s operating system, endpoint security software company Kaspersky says.
Malware Attack: Hackers Target RPI Before Final Exams
Cybercriminals use malware to shut down a portion of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s (RPI) computer network leading up to its spring 2021 final exams.
CompuCom Cyberattack Recovery Costs Hit $10 Million; MSP Up for Sale
CompuCom’s recovery from a malware-related cyberattack cost less than previously expected. The MSP business is struggling and up for sale.
Malware Attacks Alaska Court System
The Alaska Court System (ACS) has suffered a malware attack, knocking out some network & communication systems. Cybersecurity company assists recovery & investigation.
CISA, FBI Warning: TrickBot Malware, Spear-Phishing Attacks
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) & FBI offer tips to protect organizations against TrickBot malware.
Clast82 Malware Trojan Threatens Android-based Mobile Devices
Clast82 malware drops AlientBot banker & mobile remote access trojan (RAT) onto Google Android devices, Check Point researchers say.
CompuCom Malware Attack: MSP’s Statement and Details
CompuCom MSP suffers malware attack. Darkside ransomware involved? Ironically, Office Depot parent ODP is seeking to sell CompuCom.
SonicWall Research: Ransomware, IoT Malware Attacks on the Rise
The volume of global ransomware & Internet of Things (IoT) malware attacks rose in the third quarter of 2020, research from SonicWall Capture Labs shows.
DeathStalker ATP Group: Here’s What MSSPs Need to Know
The DeathStalker advanced persistent threat (APT) group uses spear-phishing emails to target law firms & financial services companies, cybersecurity company Kaspersky says.
NSA, FBI Warn: Russian Drovorub Malware Targets Linux Systems
Russian hackers aim Drovorub malware at federal Linux-based defense systems in a wide-scale cyber espionage operation, the NSA & FBI warn.