Imagine opening a simple office document and unknowingly letting a computer virus into your system. Researchers at Fortinet found a seemingly normal document that was hiding a nasty surprise: a type of computer virus called FAUST ransomware. This virus is a cousin of the already known Phobos ransomware, which has been causing trouble since 2019 […]

Introduction An unidentified cybercrime group, going by the name ‘Bigpanzi,’ has been quietly making a substantial income by infecting Android TV and eCos set-top boxes worldwide since at least 2015. According to researchers at Qianxin Xlabs in Beijing, this threat group manages a large botnet with around 170,000 active bots every day. However, they’ve identified […]

Imagine you’re sifting through your inbox on a busy Monday morning. Amidst the usual mix of internal communications and project updates, you spot an email from your Human Resources department about your 401(k) plan. It mentions critical updates and requests your immediate attention. Before you click on any links or respond, pause and consider: Could […]

In the year 2023, a total of 26,447 vulnerabilities were disclosed, marking an increase of over 1500 from the preceding year. This information is derived from the most recent report by the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU), released recently. Notably, less than 1% of these vulnerabilities are considered high-risk and are actively exploited by ransomware, […]

Ransomware attacks are a big problem in the ever-changing world of online security. One particular concern is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), a trend that’s making cybercrime more accessible to people with limited technical skills. Traditionally, ransomware involves encrypting a victim’s files, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. However, modern attackers often go a step further. […]