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Paper Werewolf Deploys PowerModul Implant in Targeted Cyberattacks on Russian Sectors

The threat actor known as Paper Werewolf has been observed exclusively targeting Russian entities with a new implant called PowerModul.
The activity, which took place between July and December 2024, singled out organizations in the mass media, telecommunications, construction, government entities, and energy sectors, Kaspersky said in a new report published Thursday.
Paper Werewolf, also known

Microsoft Edge is now up to 9% faster

The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge has seen up to 9% performance improvements following the release of version 134. […]

Ransomware attack cost IKEA operator in Eastern Europe $23 million

Fourlis Group, the operator of IKEA stores in Greece, Cyprus, Romania, and Bulgaria, has informed that the ransomware attack it suffered just before Black Friday on November 27, 2024, caused losses estimated to €20 million ($22.8M). […]

Vulnerability in OttoKit WordPress Plugin Exploited in the Wild

A vulnerability in the OttoKit WordPress plugin with over 100,000 active installations has been exploited in the wild.

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In Other News: Scattered Spider Still Active, EncryptHub Unmasked, Rydox Extraditions

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Scattered Spider still active despite arrests, hacker known as EncryptHub unmasked, Rydox admins extradited to US.

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SonicWall Patches High-Severity Vulnerability in NetExtender

SonicWall has released fixes for three vulnerabilities in NetExtender for Windows, including a high-severity bug.

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1.6 Million People Impacted by Data Breach at Laboratory Services Cooperative

Laboratory Services Cooperative says the personal and medical information of 1.6 million was stolen in an October 2024 data breach.

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Initial Access Brokers Shift Tactics, Selling More for Less

What are IABs?
Initial Access Brokers (IABs) specialize in gaining unauthorized entry into computer systems and networks, then selling that access to other cybercriminals. This division of labor allows IABs to concentrate on their core expertise: exploiting vulnerabilities through methods like social engineering and brute-force attacks.
By selling access, they significantly mitigate the

China Admitted to US That It Conducted Volt Typhoon Attacks: Report

In a secret meeting between Chinese and US officials, the former confirmed conducting cyberattacks on US infrastructure.

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Rising Tides: Bryson Bort on Cyber Entrepreneurship and the Needed Focus on Critical Infrastructure

Very few people in the cybersecurity industry do not know, or know of, Bryson Bort. Yes, he’s the CEO/Founder of SCYTHE, but he’s also the co-founder of ICS Village (the next one at RSA Conference from April 28 to May 1, 2025). This event, and all of our industry’s attention on critical infrastructure, is pivotal […]

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