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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Ransomware Attackers Abuse Multiple Windows CLFS Driver Zero-DaysRansomware Attackers Abuse Multiple Windows CLFS Driver Zero-Days

Attackers were escalating privileges left and right in 2023, thanks to one performance-oriented, security-lacking driver.

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Dec 22, 2023
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Iran's 'Peach Sandstorm' Cyberattackers Target Global Defense NetworkIran's 'Peach Sandstorm' Cyberattackers Target Global Defense Network
byDark Reading Staff
Dec 22, 2023
1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
'BattleRoyal' Hackers Deliver DarkGate RAT Using Every Trick'BattleRoyal' Hackers Deliver DarkGate RAT Using Every Trick
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Dec 21, 2023
1 Min Read
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ICS/OT Security
Russian Water Utility Hacked in Retaliation for Kyivstar HitRussian Water Utility Hacked in Retaliation for Kyivstar Hit
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Dec 21, 2023
1 Min Read
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Endpoint Security
Chameleon Android Trojan Offers Biometric BypassChameleon Android Trojan Offers Biometric Bypass
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Dec 21, 2023
1 Min Read
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Cybersecurity Operations
Defiant BlackCat Gang Stands Up New Site, Calls for Revenge AttacksDefiant BlackCat Gang Stands Up New Site, Calls for Revenge Attacks
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Dec 20, 2023
1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Iranian 'Seedworm' Cyber Spies Target African Telcos & ISPs
Iranian 'Seedworm' Cyber Spies Target African Telcos & ISPs
Dec 20, 2023
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byJohn Leyden, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
3 Ways to Use Real-Time Intelligence to Defeat Bots
3 Ways to Use Real-Time Intelligence to Defeat Bots
Dec 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byNick Rieniets
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Targeted F5 Vulnerability 'Update' Delivers Wiper to Israeli Victims
Targeted F5 Vulnerability 'Update' Delivers Wiper to Israeli Victims
Dec 20, 2023
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byDark Reading Staff
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Threat Intelligence
5 Essential Insights From the 'Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2023'
5 Essential Insights From the 'Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2023'
Dec 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMicrosoft Security
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Cybersecurity Operations
How States Help Municipalities Build Their Cyber Defenses
How States Help Municipalities Build Their Cyber Defenses
Dec 20, 2023
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byStephen Lawton, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Feds Snarl ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware Operation
Feds Snarl ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware Operation
Dec 19, 2023
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byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Fresh Qakbot Sightings Confirm Recent Takedown Was a Temporary Setback
Fresh Qakbot Sightings Confirm Recent Takedown Was a Temporary Setback
Dec 19, 2023
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Comcast Xfinity Breached via CitrixBleed; 35M Customers Affected
Comcast Xfinity Breached via CitrixBleed; 35M Customers Affected
Dec 19, 2023
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft Outlook Zero-Click Security Flaws Triggered by Sound File
Microsoft Outlook Zero-Click Security Flaws Triggered by Sound File
Dec 19, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft: Multiple Perforce Server Flaws Allow for Network Takeover
Microsoft: Multiple Perforce Server Flaws Allow for Network Takeover
Dec 19, 2023
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byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Unsung GitHub Features Anchor Novel Hacker C2 Infrastructure
Unsung GitHub Features Anchor Novel Hacker C2 Infrastructure
Dec 19, 2023
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Israel Blames Iran for Hospital Data Breach
Israel Blames Iran for Hospital Data Breach
Dec 19, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Сloud Security
Millions of Microsoft Accounts Power Lattice of Automated Cyberattacks
Millions of Microsoft Accounts Power Lattice of Automated Cyberattacks
Dec 18, 2023
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byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Patch Now: Exploit Activity Mounts for Dangerous Apache Struts 2 Bug
Patch Now: Exploit Activity Mounts for Dangerous Apache Struts 2 Bug
Dec 15, 2023
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Pro-Hamas Cyberattackers Aim 'Pierogi' Malware at Multiple Mideast Targets
Pro-Hamas Cyberattackers Aim 'Pierogi' Malware at Multiple Mideast Targets
Dec 15, 2023
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byNicholas Fearn, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Complex 'NKAbuse' Malware Uses Blockchain to Hide on Linux, IoT Machines
Complex 'NKAbuse' Malware Uses Blockchain to Hide on Linux, IoT Machines
Dec 15, 2023
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byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
New 'GambleForce' Threat Actor Behind String of SQL Injection Attacks
New 'GambleForce' Threat Actor Behind String of SQL Injection Attacks
Dec 14, 2023
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
Iran-Linked 'OilRig' Cyberattackers Target Israel's Critical Infrastructure, Over & Over
Iran-Linked 'OilRig' Cyberattackers Target Israel's Critical Infrastructure, Over & Over
Dec 14, 2023
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byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
MITRE Debuts ICS Threat Modeling for Embedded Systems
MITRE Debuts ICS Threat Modeling for Embedded Systems
Dec 13, 2023
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Attackers Target Microsoft Accounts to Weaponize OAuth Apps
Attackers Target Microsoft Accounts to Weaponize OAuth Apps
Dec 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Saudi Cyber Students Team with Bahrain to Assess AI Security & Risk
Saudi Cyber Students Team with Bahrain to Assess AI Security & Risk
Dec 13, 2023
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byDark Reading Staff
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Threat Intelligence
Ransomware Gangs Use PR Charm Offensive to Pressure Victims
Ransomware Gangs Use PR Charm Offensive to Pressure Victims to Pay Up
Dec 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft Gives Admins a Reprieve With Lighter-Than-Usual Patch Update
Microsoft Gives Admins a Reprieve With Lighter-Than-Usual Patch Update
Dec 12, 2023
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byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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ICS/OT Security
Kyivstar Mobile Attack Plunges Millions in Ukraine Into Comms Blackout
Kyivstar Mobile Attack Plunges Millions in Ukraine Into Comms Blackout
Dec 12, 2023
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byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Cybersecurity Operations
Cybercrime Orgs Increasingly Use Human Trafficking to Staff Scam Mills
Cybercrime Orgs Increasingly Use Human Trafficking to Staff Scam Mills
Dec 11, 2023
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byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Сloud Security
Convincing LinkedIn 'Profiles' Target Saudi Workers for Information Leakage
Convincing LinkedIn 'Profiles' Target Saudi Workers for Information Leakage
Dec 11, 2023
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byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Ghana Official to Head Africa's New Cybersecurity Authority
Ghana Official to Head Africa's New Cybersecurity Authority
Dec 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Threat Intelligence
Lazarus Group Is Still Juicing Log4Shell, Using RATs Written in 'D'
Lazarus Group Is Still Juicing Log4Shell, Using RATs Written in 'D'
Dec 11, 2023
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byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Threat Intelligence
Microsoft: Mystery Group Targeting Telcos Linked to Chinese APTs
Microsoft: Mystery Group Targeting Telcos Linked to Chinese APTs
Dec 11, 2023
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byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

Editor's Choice

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Endpoint Security
WhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for CustomersWhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for Customers
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Nov 18, 2024
4 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Palo Alto Networks Patches Critical Zero-Day Firewall BugPalo Alto Networks Patches Critical Zero-Day Firewall Bug
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Nov 18, 2024
3 Min Read
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Сloud Security
ChatGPT Exposes Its Instructions, Knowledge & OS FilesChatGPT Exposes Its Instructions, Knowledge & OS Files
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
Nov 15, 2024
4 Min Read
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