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How Dark 101 Ransomware Uses .NET Binary to Disable Recovery Mode and Task Manager

Cybersecurity researchers at FortiGuard Labs have disclosed a new ransomware threat identified as Dark 101, delivered as an obfuscated .NET binary. This advanced malware, now categorized under the Dark 101 malware family, follows a calculated multistage attack sequence that disables system recovery capabilities and encrypts...

Unveiling the Power of Microsoft Security Copilot – Enhancing Security and IT Operations with Intune and Entra

Microsoft has announced that Security Copilot capabilities in Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra have transitioned from preview to general availability, marking a significant milestone in AI-powered security operations. This advancement brings artificial intelligence directly into the daily workflows of IT and security professionals, delivering...

Cybersecurity Fraud Settlement – Federal IT Contractor to Pay $14.75 Million for False Claims

Hill ASC Inc., operating as Hill Associates from Rockville, Maryland, has agreed to pay at least $14.75 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act in connection with a General Services Administration (GSA) contract for information technology services. The settlement addresses multiple...

Over 1 Million Logs Captured in a Single Day – DShield Honeypot Scanning Hits All-Time High

Security researchers operating honeypots are witnessing an unprecedented surge in malicious internet scanning activity, with daily log volumes reaching record-breaking levels that dwarf historical patterns. Multiple honeypot operators report generating over 20 GB of web honeypot logs per day for extended periods, with one...

U.S. Critical Infrastructure Under Siege – Iranian Threat Actors Target Water Systems and More

In recent weeks, U.S. water treatment facilities and other critical infrastructure have come under sustained digital assault attributed to Iranian-linked cyber units. Security researchers have uncovered evidence that Intelligence Group 13, an advanced persistent threat cell operating within the IRGC’s Shahid Kaveh Cyber Group,...

Octalyn Malware – Stealing VPN Data, Passwords, and Cookies Through Organized Folder Structure

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated credential-stealing malware known as Octalyn, publicly hosted on GitHub under the guise of a "forensic research tool." Despite its educational facade, the malware functions as a full-fledged data thief capable of extracting browser passwords, VPN configurations, cryptocurrency wallet...