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DarkCloud Stealer: Inside a Sophisticated Malware Campaign Using AutoIt

by adminCyberSec Case Study, CyberSec News, Malicious Software 2025-05-172025-05-17No Comments

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 …

Achieving (Cyber) Herd Immunity

by adminCyberSec Case Study, CyberSecurity OpEd 2025-03-19No Comments

In the realm of public health, herd immunity is a powerful concept where a significant portion of a community becomes immune to a disease, thereby protecting those who are not immunized. This principle can be applied to cybersecurity, where widespread adoption of robust security measures can create a similar protective effect. By encouraging industry peers …

The Benefits of OpenCTI for Cyber Threat Intelligence

by adminCyberSec Case Study 2025-03-132025-03-13No Comments

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations must stay ahead of emerging threats by leveraging robust cyber threat intelligence (CTI) platforms. OpenCTI (Open Cyber Threat Intelligence) is an open-source platform designed to help organizations manage, analyze, and share threat intelligence efficiently. By integrating OpenCTI into your cybersecurity workflow, you can enhance threat detection, improve decision-making, …

Global BulletProof Hosting Services

by adminCyberSec Case Study 2025-02-27No Comments

It turns out that the Isle of Man (IM) is the country with the SLOWEST response rate to abuse reports. Luxembourg comes in 2nd and Netherlands comes in 3rd place. The report shows the average malevolent duration an attack is seen until it is resolved.

Wi-Fi Warfare: The Shocking New Hack That Exploits Neighboring Businesses

by adminCyberSec Case Study, CyberSec News, Malicious Software 2024-11-23No Comments

A Russian state-sponsored hacking group, GruesomeLarch (also known as APT28 or Fancy Bear), has developed a sophisticated method called the “Nearest Neighbor Attack.” This technique allows hackers to remotely infiltrate organizations by exploiting the Wi-Fi networks of nearby businesses, without needing malware or physical presence. How the Attack Worked The attack was discovered in February …