Tag: #InfoSec
The ever-evolving cyberwarfare landscape takes a sinister turn with the discovery of AcidPour, a new variant of the Russia-linked AcidRain data-wiping malware. This article delves into AcidPour’s capabilities, its connection to its predecessor, and the potential implications for critical infrastructure. The original AcidRain emerged in the early stages of the Russo-Ukrainian war, deployed against KA-SAT […]
The BianLian ransomware group, known for its focus on extortion, has been observed exploiting vulnerabilities in JetBrains TeamCity software to deploy malicious PowerShell backdoors. This finding highlights BianLian’s ability to adapt and adopt new techniques to infiltrate target networks. GuidePoint Security researchers discovered a recent BianLian attack that began with exploiting a vulnerability (CVE-2024-27198 or […]
Tech giant Microsoft faces a fresh attack from the notorious Russian hacking group ‘Midnight Blizzard,’ with sensitive source code compromised in recent weeks. The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) confirmed the attack in a recent blog post, emphasizing their commitment to mitigating the threat. “We have seen evidence that Midnight Blizzard is using information initially […]