Behavioral analytics, long associated with threat detection (i.e. UEBA or UBA), is experiencing a renaissance. Once primarily used to identify suspicious activity, it’s now being reimagined as a powerful post-detection technology that enhances incident response processes. By leveraging behavioral insights during alert triage and investigation, SOCs can transform their workflows to become more
New iOS Security Feature Reboots Devices to Protect User Data: Reports
A new feature in the latest iOS release reportedly reboots locked devices that have not been unlocked for longer periods of time.
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IP Spoofing Attack Tried to Disrupt Tor Network
A coordinated IP spoofing attack that involved port scans tried to disrupt the Tor network by getting relays on blocklists.
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New Ymir Ransomware Exploits Memory for Stealthy Attacks; Targets Corporate Networks
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new ransomware family called Ymir that was deployed in an attack two days after systems were compromised by a stealer malware called RustyStealer.
“Ymir ransomware introduces a unique combination of technical features and tactics that enhance its effectiveness,” Russian cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky said.
“Threat actors leveraged an unconventional blend
“Ymir ransomware introduces a unique combination of technical features and tactics that enhance its effectiveness,” Russian cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky said.
“Threat actors leveraged an unconventional blend
iPhones now auto-restart to block access to encrypted data after long idle times
Apple has added a new security feature with the iOS 18.1 update released last month to ensure that iPhones automatically reboot after long idle periods to re-encrypt data and make it harder to extract. […]
VMware makes Workstation and Fusion free for everyone
VMware has announced that its VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation desktop hypervisors are now free to everyone for commercial, educational, and personal use. […]
New Ymir ransomware partners with RustyStealer in attacks
A new ransomware family called ‘Ymir’ has been spotted in the wild, being introduced onto systems that were previously compromised by the RustyStealer info-stealer malware. […]
HIBP notifies 57 million people of Hot Topic data breach
Have I Been Pwned warns that an alleged data breach exposed the personal information of 56,904,909 accounts for Hot Topic, Box Lunch, and Torrid customers. […]
Amazon confirms employee data breach after vendor hack
Amazon confirmed an employee data breach after a threat actor leaked on a hacking forum what they claimed was data stolen during the MOVEit data theft attacks in May 2023. […]
Microsoft blames Windows Server 2025 automatic upgrades on 3rd-party tools
Microsoft has finally confirmed that some Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems were “unexpectedly” upgraded to Windows Server 2025 on devices if updates were managed using third-party patch management tools. […]