BlackMatter Ransomware Moves Victims to LockBit After Shutdown With the BlackMatter ransomware operation shutting down, existing affiliates are moving their victims to the competing LockBit ransomware site for continued extortion. This morning, news broke that the BlackMatter ransomware gang is shutting down after members have gone missing and increased pressure by law enforcement. As part of this
Stealthier Version of Mekotio Banking Trojan Spotted in the Wild A new version of a banking trojan known as Mekotio is being deployed in the wild, with malware analysts reporting that it’s using a new, stealthier infection flow. The last notable activity of Mekotio dates back to the summer of 2020 when the trojan’s operators deployed it
US Sanctions NSO Group and Three Others for Spyware and Exploit Sales The U.S. has sanctioned four companies located in Israel, Russia, and Singapore for the development of spyware or the sale of hacking tools used by state-sponsored hacking groups. Israeli companies NSO Group and Candiru are being sanctioned for creating and selling spyware used
Mobile Phishing Attacks Targeting Energy Sector Surge by 161% Mobile phishing attacks targeting employees in the energy industry have risen by 161% compared to last year’s (H2 2020) data, and the trend is showing no signs of slowing down. Although the perils of outdated and vulnerable devices plague all sectors, a new report by cybersecurity
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