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Threat Roundup for September 27 to October 4
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Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Sep. 27 to Oct 4. As...
Open Document format creates twist in maldoc landscape
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Cisco Talos recently observed attackers changing the file formats they use in an attempt to thwart common antivirus engines.
Threat Roundup for September 20 to September 27
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Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Sep. 20 to Sep 27.
Divergent: “Fileless” NodeJS Malware Burrows Deep Within the Host
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Cisco Talos recently discovered a new malware loader being used to deliver and infect systems with a previously undocumented malware payload called "Divergent."
How Tortoiseshell created a fake veteran hiring website to host malware
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Cisco Talos discovered a threat actor attempting to take advantage of Americans who may be seeking a job, especially military veterans. Symantec had previously identified the actor as Tortoiseshell.
Threat Roundup for September 13 to September 20
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Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Sep. 13 to Sep 20.
Emotet is back after a summer break
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Emotet is still evolving, five years after its debut as a banking trojan. It is one of the world's most dangerous botnets and malware droppers-for-hire.
Cryptocurrency miners aren’t dead yet: Documenting the voracious but simple “Panda”
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A new threat actor named “Panda” has generated thousands of dollars worth of the Monero cryptocurrency through the use of remote access tools (RATs) and illicit cryptocurrency-mining malware.
Threat Roundup for September 6 to September 13
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Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Sep. 6. to Sep 13. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis.