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New Winos 4.0 Malware Infects Gamers Through Malicious Game Optimization Apps

Cybersecurity researchers are warning that a command-and-control (C&C) framework called Winos is being distributed within gaming-related applications like installation tools, speed boosters, and optimization utilities.
“Winos 4.0 is an advanced malicious framework that oﬀers comprehensive functionality, a stable architecture, and efficient control over numerous online endpoints to execute

CrowdStrike to Acquire Adaptive Shield in Reported $300 Million Deal

CrowdStrike is acquiring Israeli SaaS security firm Adaptive Shield to boost the capabilities of its Falcon cybersecurity platform.

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22,000 IPs Taken Down in Global Cybercrime Crackdown

Over 22,000 malicious IPs were taken down in a law enforcement operation against phishing, infostealers, and ransomware.

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Microchip Technology Reports $21.4 Million Cost From Ransomware Attack

Microchip Technology’s latest financial report reveals the company’s expenses due to the recent cybersecurity incident.

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Statement from CISA Director Easterly on the Security of the 2024 Elections

Cyberattack Blamed for Statewide Washington Courts Outage

Unauthorized activity detected on the Washington courts network, which led to websites and other services becoming unavailable.

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9 Steps to Get CTEM on Your 2025 Budgetary Radar

Budget season is upon us, and everyone in your organization is vying for their slice of the pie. Every year, every department has a pet project that they present as absolutely essential to profitability, business continuity, and quite possibly the future of humanity itself. And no doubt that some of these actually may be mission critical. But as cybersecurity professionals, we understand that

Ransomware Attack Disrupts Georgia Hospital’s Access to Health Records

Memorial Hospital and Manor’s access to its Electronic Health Record system was disrupted following a ransomware attack.

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INTERPOL Disrupts Over 22,000 Malicious Servers in Global Crackdown on Cybercrime

INTERPOL on Tuesday said it took down more than 22,000 malicious servers linked to various cyber threats as part of a global operation.
Dubbed Operation Synergia II, the coordinated effort ran from April 1 to August 31, 2024, targeting phishing, ransomware, and information stealer infrastructure.
“Of the approximately 30,000 suspicious IP addresses identified, 76 per cent were taken down and 59

PLCHound Aims to Improve Detection of Internet-Exposed ICS

Georgia Tech researchers have developed PLCHound, an algorithm that uses AI to improve the identification of internet-exposed ICS.

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