Paper Werewolf Deploys PowerModul Implant in Targeted Cyberattacks on Russian Sectors

The threat actor known as Paper Werewolf has been observed exclusively targeting Russian entities with a new implant called PowerModul. The activity, which took place between July and December 2024, singled out organizations in the mass media, telecommunications, construction, government entities, and energy sectors, Kaspersky said in a new report published Thursday. Paper Werewolf, also […]

Human and Non-Human Identities: The Overlooked Security Risk in Modern Enterprises

Originally published by CheckRed.  Written by Amardip Deshpande, Senior Security Researcher, CheckRed.   Cloud and SaaS identities are not just about people. They also include the digital personas of applications, services, and machines. These digital identities are crucial for managing access and ensuring security in modern cloud environments.   Understanding Human Identities In the context of […]

Initial Access Brokers Shift Tactics, Selling More for Less

What are IABs? Initial Access Brokers (IABs) specialize in gaining unauthorized entry into computer systems and networks, then selling that access to other cybercriminals. This division of labor allows IABs to concentrate on their core expertise: exploiting vulnerabilities through methods like social engineering and brute-force attacks.  By selling access, they significantly mitigate the

Palo Alto Networks Warns of Brute-Force Attempts Targeting PAN-OS GlobalProtect Gateways

Palo Alto Networks has revealed that it’s observing brute-force login attempts against PAN-OS GlobalProtect gateways, days after threat actors warned of a surge in suspicious login scanning activity targeting its appliances. “Our teams are observing evidence of activity consistent with password-related attacks, such as brute-force login attempts, which does not indicate exploitation of a

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