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With security threats rising beyond the capacity of human analysts, it’s time to harness the power and speed of AI to detect and contain cyberattacks.

CTI Roundup: LockBit Update, Earth Freybug Deploys UNAPIMON Malware

Law enforcement’s impact on LockBit, how unpatched vulnerabilities contribute to ransomware attacks, and Earth Freybug deploys UNAPIMON malware.

Why Organizations Should Be Tracking IT Risk by Business Unit

Read how Organizational Risk Scoring with Benchmark can help you measure, report on, and remediate issues.

CVE-2024-3094: XZ Utils Backdoor Threatens Linux Systems

A look at the recently discovered backdoor hiding in the open source XZ Utils compression service.

How to Prepare for the EU’s AI Act: Start With Your Risk Level

The new EU AI Act, adopted in March, helps firms invest in responsible AI by noting which uses are prohibited, high-risk, or minimal to no risk.

CTI Roundup: Tycoon Phishing-as-a-Service and TheMoon Malware Update

Researchers discover a new version of the Tycoon 2FA AiTM kit, a phishing attack disguises keylogger as bank payment notice, and TheMoon malware targets ASUS routers.

CTI Roundup: Fake Google Sites Pages, Hackers Target Global Governments

Hackers spread malware through fake Google Sites pages, cybercriminals exploit APIs, and an APT campaign targets global government entities.

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Attacks on water systems by Iran-backed hackers and future threats from Chinese groups have prompted calls for better security. We offer tips and resources.

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The U.S. House just passed a bill to (possibly) ban TikTok. As the Senate weighs in, here’s how business owners, boards, and other enterprise heads must respond.

CTI Roundup: Linux Servers Target of New Malware Campaign

New Linux malware campaign targets misconfigured servers, ransomware actors diversify their exfiltration tools, and Cado reveals its top cloud threat findings report for 2H23.

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We salute a handful of standouts from the silver screen – some we love, and some we love to hate – that illuminated hackers and their world in new, powerful, or cringey ways.

CTI Roundup: CVEs on the Rise, TimbreStealer Malware, and a New Phishing Report

Researchers predict a 25% rise in CVEs, TimbreStealer malware spreads through phishing, and Proofpoint releases its 2024 State of the Phish report.