The law enforcement operations targeting cybercrime in 2023
In 2023, we saw numerous law enforcement operations targeting cybercrime operations, including cryptocurrency scams, phishing attacks, credential theft, malware development,…
New Black Basta decryptor exploits ransomware flaw to recover files
Researchers have created a decryptor that exploits a flaw in Black Basta ransomware, allowing victims to recover their files for…
Qbot malware returns in campaign targeting hospitality industry
The QakBot malware is once again being distributed in phishing campaigns after the botnet was disrupted by law enforcement over…
DarkGate and Pikabot malware emerge as Qakbot’s successors
A sophisticated phishing campaign pushing the DarkGate malware infections has recently added the PikaBot malware into the mix, making it…
DarkGate malware spreads through compromised Skype accounts
Between July and September, DarkGate malware attacks have used compromised Skype accounts to infect targets through messages containing VBA loader…
WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Finds Endpoint Malware Volumes Decreasing Despite Campaigns Growing More Expansive
PRESS RELEASE SEATTLE – Oct. 4, 2023 – WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity,...
U.S. Hacks QakBot, Quietly Removes Botnet Infections
The U.S. government today announced a coordinated crackdown against QakBot, a complex malware family used by multiple cybercrime groups to…