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Google Disrupts Cookie Theft Malware Attacks

Google researchers point to a resurgence in a decades-old session hijacking tactic, as seen in a recent phishing campaign.

Malware, Browser Security, Admin Session Hijacks

New TA551 Email Campaign Installs Sliver Red-Team Tool

A new email hijacking campaign by the TA551 attack group is installing the legitimate Sliver red-team tool as a payload, possibly for use in future ransomware operations.

Malware, Ransomware

BlackMatter Ransomware Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure

The BlackMatter ransomware operators are targeting critical infrastructure operators in the U.S., including food suppliers.

Ransomware, Government

Q&A: Genevieve Stark and Joshua Shilko

Mandiant threat intelligence researchers give Decipher editor Lindsey O'Donnell-Welch a behind-the-scenes look at how they began tracking recently discovered ransomware group FIN12 - and what's next for the group.

Ransomware

Telecom Firms Compromised in LightBasin Cyberattacks

A well-known attack group has compromised at least 13 telecommunications organizations since 2019, relying on custom toolsets and a novel C2 persistence method.

Cybercrime, Telecommunications, Cyberattack