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.
DHS Issues Konni Malware Warning: Here’s What MSSPs Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has discovered that cybercriminals are using the Konni remote administration tool to launch malware attacks.
SixLittleMonkeys Malware Resurfaces with with API-like Programming Enhancements
SixLittleMonkeys, an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor, applies API -style coding to its malware, Kaspersky researchers report.
Mobile Malware Attack Research: Kaspersky Q1 2020 Findings
Cybercriminals are increasingly using mobile platforms to launch malware attacks & distribute malware, new cybersecurity research from Kaspersky shows.
Mozi IoT Botnet: Here’s What MSSPs Need to Know
CenturyLink threat research & operations team Black Lotus Labs identifies Mozi, a malware family that uses a botnet to attack Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Sodinokibi Ransomware Attacks Florida Town’s Digital Services
The town of Jupiter, Florida, suffers ransomware attack but does not pay ransom to hackers. Backup & disaster recovery (MDR) effectively protects town’s data.
LookBack Malware Attacked Energy Utilities Across 18 States
How LookBack malware attacked United States utilities and critical infrastructure across 18 states.
Canada Issues TFlower Malware, Ransomware Advisory
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issues an advisory about TFlower, a ransomware variant that may infect users via Remote Desktop Protocol services.