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Episode 4: Crescendo This is the final installment of the McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) analysis of Sodinokibi and its connections to GandGrab, the most prolific Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Campaign of 2018 and mid 2019. In this final episode of our series we will zoom in on the operations, techniques and tools used by different affiliate […] more…McAfee ATR Analyzes Sodinokibi aka REvil Ransomware-as-a-Service – The All-Stars
Episode 2: The All-Stars Analyzing Affiliate Structures in Ransomware-as-a-Service Campaigns This is the second installment of the McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) analysis of Sodinokibi and its connections to GandGrab, the most prolific Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Campaign of 2018 and mid-2019. GandCrab announced its retirement at the end of May. Since then, a new RaaS family […] more…Sophisticated iPhone hacking went unnoticed for over two years
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While Hollywood often gets hacking wrong, “Mr. Robot” is acclaimed for its commitment to authenticity and technical accuracy. And it’s ridiculously entertaining. Inspired by the efforts of the main character Elliot and his band of hackers, we’ve compromised Wi-FI networks, dropped malicious USB drives, and cracked car key fobs — all legally and with permission, […] more…SAP Patches Critical Flaw in Diagnostics Agent
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In my last blog, I explained that while AI possesses the mechanics of humanness, we need to train the technology to make the leap from mimicking humanness with logic, rational and analytics to emulating humanness with common sense. If we evolve AI to make this leap the impact will be monumental, but it will require […] more…Microsoft sets post-retirement patching record with Windows XP fix – 5 years after support ended
Microsoft on Wednesday resurrected Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 long enough to push patches to the long-dead products. It was the first time since 2017 that Microsoft deemed the situation serious enough to warrant a security fix for XP. Windows XP fell off the public support list in April 2014, while Windows Server 2003 […] more…7 Ways to Use Glass Boards to Entirely Change the Look of your Office Ambiance
Would you like working in an office space with a boring and dull looking interior? Obviously, you would like to work in a space having an atmosphere that gives positive vibes. Thus, adding charm and elegance to your office’s interior is important because appealing interior décor and aesthetics not only attract skilled employees but also […] more…Ghosts May Not Be Real but Trolls Are – Look Out for Social Media
The Cambridge Dictionary describes a troll as “an imaginary, either very large or very small creature in traditional Scandinavian stories, that has magical powers and lives in mountains or caves.” If you have read your fairy tales, you would know that trolls are generally grotesque creatures that stay away from human habitation. They take pleasure […] more…IoT Security Meets Healthcare: What You Need to Know
Much like smart devices have infiltrated and helped spaces like industrial operations and the enterprise, IoT has taken hold in healthcare. The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) — networked medical devices and applications in healthcare IT — has forever changed the future strategies for healthcare organizations and the space as a whole. It’s added an […] more…In 2019 the Threat is “Everywhere Malware”, Not just Mobile Malware
This time last year, we said that 2018 would be the year of mobile malware. Today at MWC, we’re calling 2019 the year of everywhere malware. In their quest for profit, criminals are constantly forced to shift their tactics and adapt to a changing mobile market. Take crypto-mining, for example. A year ago this was […] more…The Importance of Looking After Your Tires
Professional truck drivers up and down the country should be taking enhanced measures to look after their truck tires. This is according to an 18-wheeler accident attorney based in Texas. It is crucial that when a driver is beginning a long journey, or at the start of each day, that they carefully check the tires and carry […] more…EFF has an encryption plan for the entire internet
If there is one technology that best protects internet users from scammers, hackers and nation-state threat actors it’s encryption. Fortunately, the web is currently undergoing a massive transformation from a non-secure HTTP format, the initial underlying protocol for all communications on the web, to HTTPS, which ensures communications between browsers and websites are secure via […] more…More information
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