eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) has uncovered a new cyber espionage campaign leveraging a legitimate Adobe executable to sideload the EarthKapre/RedCurl loader. The attack specifically targeted a firm in the Legal Services industry, highlighting the group’s persistent focus on corporate espionage. A Sophisticated Attack Chain The TRU team said the …
In MS SQL Server, master database is the primary database that stores system information. This includes login details, linked servers, endpoints, system configurations, existence of other databases, etc. If the master database gets corrupted or damaged, the SQL Server service or instance may not start. Also, the other databases can …
Two years ago this summer, I became a single mum. It was a bit of a hectic time. I was pregnant with my second child, and my toddler was full of energy. I needed to quickly learn how to balance the little bit of energy I did have, to ensure …
Midsized to large organizations often employ a large number of tools and have many interconnected relationships with other organizations and external users. With a complex network of technologies, users, and partners, it can be challenging to maintain control over every aspect of the organization and maintain efficiency and low operational …
Espionage actors linked to China may be diversifying their operations, as new evidence points to the use of espionage tools in a recent ransomware attack against a South Asian software and services company. Symantec Threat Intelligence reports that the attack, involving the RA World ransomware, stands out due to the …
The Inside Man is security training like no other. Now in its sixth season, KnowBe4’s Netflix-style security awareness video series boasts a compelling storyline, memorable characters, and, most noticeably, a budget other training providers could only dream of. But does it actually improve customer security postures? KnowBe4 seems to think …
As people celebrate Valentine’s Day today, malicious actors are jumping on the love bandwagon in an opportunity to exploit heightened emotions and consumer spending with a wave of scam emails. According to the latest findings from Bitdefender Antispam Lab, a whopping 50% of all Valentine’s Day-themed spam emails between 13 …
Storytelling is one of the most ancient and effective forms of human teaching. Just like prehistoric tales warned of the perils lurking in the wild, modern narratives can teach people about the perils lurking in cyberspace. We recently sat down with cybersecurity storytelling experts Wendy Goucher and Joe Pettit to …
The growing momentum behind business innovation, particularly in the realm of AI and data, is increasingly driving how businesses operate, invest, and deliver value. Whilst this may not appear different from previous years, the proliferation of new technologies and tools means ensuring a future-proof, modern IT strategy is integral to …
The Russia-linked threat actor known as Seashell Blizzard has assigned one of its subgroups to gain initial access to internet-facing infrastructure and establish long-term persistence within targeted entity, a Microsoft report has revealed. Also dubbed APT44, BlackEnergy Lite, Sandworm, Telebots, and Voodoo Bear, Seashell Blizzard has been active since at …
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