DarkCloud Stealer: Inside a Sophisticated Malware Campaign Using AutoIt

Introduction Unit 42 researchers have recently uncovered an advanced phishing campaign leveraging DarkCloud Stealer, an information-stealing malware active since 2022. This malware uses complex evasion techniques, including AutoIt scripting, to bypass security mechanisms and extract sensitive user data. Here’s a breakdown of how this stealthy malware operates and what you can do to protect your …

Was M&S incident likely to be Ransomware?

UK retail giant Marks and Spencer (M&S) has confirmed a recent “cyber incident” that disrupted key services, including its Click and Collect orders and contactless payment systems. The company has implemented temporary operational changes to safeguard customer data and business continuity, while engaging external cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach. Key Details: Impacted Services: Delays …

Stop Auditing and Start Hunting

Cybersecurity Is Not a One-Time Event. It’s time to shift from reactive defense to proactive, continuous monitoring. Threats are evolving daily—so our defenses must evolve too. That means embedding security into the daily rhythm of your organization, not treating it as an afterthought. Here’s what that looks like in action: 🔄 Always-On Monitoring Real-time visibility …