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New APT Group “CloudSorcerer” Targets Russian Government Entities
A previously undocumented advanced persistent threat (APT) group dubbed CloudSorcerer has been observed targeting Russian government entities by leveraging cloud services for command-and-control (C2) and data exfiltration. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, which discovered the activity in May 2024, the tradecraft adopted by the threat actor bears similarities with that of CloudWizard, but pointed
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Dark Web Malware Logs Expose 3,300 Users Linked to Child Abuse Sites
An analysis of information-stealing malware logs published on the dark web has led to the discovery of thousands of consumers of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), indicating how such information could be used to combat serious crimes. “Approximately 3,300 unique users were found with accounts on known CSAM sources,” Recorded Future said in a proof-of-concept…
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New Ransomware-as-a-Service ‘Eldorado’ Targets Windows and Linux Systems
An emerging ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called Eldorado comes with locker variants to encrypt files on Windows and Linux systems. Eldorado first appeared on March 16, 2024, when an advertisement for the affiliate program was posted on the ransomware forum RAMP, Singapore-headquartered Group-IB said. The cybersecurity firm, which infiltrated the ransomware group, noted that its
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5 Key Questions CISOs Must Ask Themselves About Their Cybersecurity Strategy
Events like the recent massive CDK ransomware attack – which shuttered car dealerships across the U.S. in late June 2024 – barely raise public eyebrows anymore. Yet businesses, and the people that lead them, are justifiably jittery. Every CISO knows that cybersecurity is an increasingly hot topic for executives and board members alike. And when…
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Experts Warn of Mekotio Banking Trojan Targeting Latin American Countries
Financial institutions in Latin America are being threatened by a banking trojan called Mekotio (aka Melcoz). That’s according to findings from Trend Micro, which said it recently observed a surge in cyber attacks distributing the Windows malware. Mekotio, known to be actively put to use since 2015, is known to target Latin American countries like…
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Mariners president Catie Griggs steps down
John Stanton, Mariners chairman and managing partner, will take over the role on an interim basis.
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PSU’s business school dean Cliff Allen set to retire from leadership role
His replacement takes the helm in August.
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PGE is all in on Western energy market as BPA verdict nears
PGE, PacifiCorp are now formally committed to the Extended Day-Ahead Market.
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Nike reveals job titles of laid off employees
Many of the eliminated Nike jobs were senior-level positions.
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Portland org partners with international player on Lloyd Center music venue: report
A newly unveiled partnership between Anschutz Entertainment Group and Portland promoter Monqui Presents plans a 4,250-seat venue at the Lloyd Center, a report says.
