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Fake Google Chrome Sites Distribute ValleyRAT Malware via DLL Hijacking

Bogus websites advertising Google Chrome have been used to distribute malicious installers for a remote access trojan called ValleyRAT. The malware, first detected in 2023, is attributed to a threat actor tracked as Silver Fox, with prior attack campaigns primarily targeting Chinese-speaking regions like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China. “This actor has increasingly targeted […]

Ransomware Extortion Drops to $813.5M in 2024, Down from $1.25B in 2023

Ransomware attacks netted cybercrime groups a total of $813.5 million in 2024, a decline from $1.25 billion in 2023. The total amount extorted during the first half of 2024 stood at $459.8 million, blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis said, adding payment activity slumped after July 2024 by about 3.94%. “The number of ransomware events increased into […]

When Technology Isn’t the Problem: The Psychology of IT Transformation

Originally published by CXO REvolutionaries.Written by Pam Kubiatowski, Global VP, CTO in Residence, Zscaler.Enterprises transform network architectures to be more agile and better able to meet business goals. But transitioning your network from a traditional hub-and-spoke to a cloud services model can be daunting. However, the cost of change is ultimately often less than the […]

3 Important Tips for Effective Employee Security Awareness

Originally published by Schellman.Written by Ryan Buckner.These days, every organization has a security program to protect themselves from escalating attacks with growing sophistication. And while much of the focus centers on defending against outsider threats, an equally important component of any security effort is safeguarding against insider threats through effective employee awareness. Maybe your organization […]

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