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'Whiffy Recon' Malware Transmits Device Location Every 60 Seconds

Deployed by the infamous SmokeLoader botnet, the location-tracking malware could be used for a host of follow-on cyberattacks or even physical targeting.

https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/whiffy-recon-malware-transmits-device-location-every-60-seconds

NIST Publishes First Draft Standards for Post-Quantum Cryptography

Publication of the first draft PQC standards opens a 90-day period for public comment and paves the way for interoperability testing.

https://www.darkreading.com/dr-tech/nist-publishes-first-draft-standards-for-post-quantum-cryptography

Is Bias in AI Algorithms a Threat to Cloud Security?

Using AI for threat detection and response is essential — but it can't replace human intelligence, expertise, and intuition.

https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/is-bias-in-ai-algorithms-a-threat-to-cloud-security

US Space Industry More Prone to Foreign Espionage, US Agencies Warn

Foreign intelligence entities have the US space industry in their sights, posing serious threats to US national security, multiple federal agencies say.

https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/us-space-industry-more-prone-to-foreign-espionage-us-agencies-warn

Ransomware With an Identity Crisis Targets Small Businesses, Individuals

TZW is the latest version of Adhubllka, which has been active since 2019 but has gone largely unreported due to its lower ransom demands.

https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/ransomware-with-an-identity-crisis-targets-small-businesses-individuals

eBay Users Beware Russian 'Telekopye' Telegram Phishing Bot

Thanks to a simple Telegram bot that democratizes phishing, ordinary Russians can conduct full-fledged phishing attacks with zero technical knowhow.

https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/ebay-users-russian-telekopye-telegram-phishing-bot

What the Hive Ransomware Case Says About RaaS and Cryptocurrency

Hive tells us a lot about ransomware-as-a-service trends and the best ways to defend against attacks.

https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/what-the-hive-ransomware-case-says-about-raas-and-cryptocurrency

5 Best Practices for Implementing Risk-First Cybersecurity

Embracing a risk-first mindset empowers organizations to make informed decisions, strengthen security, safeguard valuable assets, and reduce financial impact.

https://www.darkreading.com/risk/5-best-practices-for-implementing-risk-first-cybersecurity

North Korea's Lazarus Group Used GUI Framework to Build Stealthy RAT

The world's most notorious threat actor is using an unprecedented tactic for sneaking spyware into the IT networks of important companies.

https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/north-koreas-lazarus-group-used-gui-framework-to-build-stealthy-rat

eSentire Labs Open Sources Project to Monitor LLMs

The eSentire LLM Gateway provides monitoring and governance of ChatGPT and other Large Language Models being used in the organization.

https://www.darkreading.com/dr-tech/esentire-labs-open-sources-project-to-monitor-llms

Prelude Security Tackles Continuous Security Testing in Containers

Probes are tiny processes which run inside containers and scan applications for vulnerabilities.

https://www.darkreading.com/dr-tech/prelude-security-tackles-continuous-security-testing-in-containers

Ransomware Reaches New Heights

It's not going anywhere: Easy-to-exploit bugs like MOVEit, leaks of stolen data, and rapid-fire escalation are keeping ransomware attacks as painful as ever.

https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/ransomware-reaches-new-heights

Threat Actor Exploits Zero-Day in WinRAR to Target Crypto Accounts

Attacks targeting the now-patched bug have been going on since at least April 2023, security vendor says.

https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/threat-actor-exploits-zero-day-in-winrar-to-target-crypto-accounts

FBI Warns of Cryptocurrency Heists by North Korea's Lazarus Group

The most recent stolen bitcoin comes just after three major operations occurred in June, with millions stolen in each heist.

https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/fbi-warns-of-cryptocurrency-heists-by-north-koreas-lazarus-group