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A malware attack using a newly discovered backdoor has been targeting the mailing list of the organization officially representing the Tibetan government-in-exile. read more

The threat actor responsible for large Dridex and Locky distribution campaigns in the past has been using a brand new backdoor in attacks over the past couple of months, Proofpoint reports. read more

A new campaign delivering various remote access Trojans (RATs) is likely the work of a known Dridex/Locky operator, Morphisec security researchers warn. read more

Disguised as files about recent Lion Air crash, no less Russian state-backed hacking crew Fancy Bear (aka APT28) is distributing malware-riddled files with a suggested link to the recent Lion Air...

The latest Check Point Global Threat Index reveals that while cryptomining malware continues to dominate the rankings, a remote access Trojan has reached the top ten’s list for the first time....

Phishing is all about the bad guy and fooling the victim, says Kevin Mitnick, founder, Mitnick Security Consulting. Mitnick knows about bad guys-he used to be one.

Prosecutors said that the 21-year-old LuminosityLink author had no respect for the law and showed contempt for moral rules and social norms.

The maker of the LuminosityLink remote access Trojan (RAT) was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison, the United States Department of Justice announced this week. read more

The spam campaign mostly targets victims in Turkey and Germany.

Remote administration tools (RATs) installed for legitimate purposes in operational technology (OT) networks can pose a serious security risk, allowing malicious actors to abuse them in attacks...