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Ransomware & extortion
Ransomware Actor Abuses Genshin Impact Anti-Cheat Driver to Kill Antivirus

We investigate mhyprot2.sys, a vulnerable anti-cheat driver for the popular role-playing game Genshin Impact. The driver is currently being abused by a ransomware actor to kill antivirus processes and services for mass-deploying ransomware.

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Cloud security
Analyzing the Risks of Using Environment Variables for Serverless Management

We examined the potential risks associated with using the serverless environment service for secrets management.

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Cloud security
Using Custom Containers in Serverless Environments for Better Security

After looking at offerings by cloud service providers (CSPs), we examined the possibilities of using a more secure serverless environment by running a custom container.

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Cloud securityDevops
Abusing Argo CD, Helm, and Artifact Hub: An Analysis of Supply Chain Attacks in Cloud-Native Applications

We provide an overview of cloud-native tools and examine how cybercriminals can exploit their vulnerabilities to launch supply chain attacks.

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Cyclops Blink Sets Sights on Asus Routers

This report discusses the technical capabilities of this Cyclops Blink malware variant that targets ASUS routers and includes a list of more than 150 current and historical command-and-control (C&C) servers of the Cyclops Blink botnet.

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Phishing & BECSocial engineering
Hidden Scams in Malicious Scans: How to Use QR Codes Safely

The popularity of QR codes has created fertile ground for malicous actors to spruce up their malware tool kit for scams that steal not only personal information but also hard-earned assets that are impossible to recover once lost. We take a closer look at the different QR code-related scams and provide helpful tips on how to use QR codes safely.

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Cloud security
Addressing Cloud-Related Threats to the IoT

This article explores the major cloud-related security threats to the IoT and discusses recommendations to help address them Some pointers on how you can improve the security of your IoT-cloud infrastructure also follows.

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Cloud security
Protecting Your Krew: A Security Analysis of kubectl Plug-ins

We looked into the security of kubectl plug-ins in Krew and how supply chains' projects can be at risk.

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IoT & smart devices
How to Secure Smart Home IoT Devices, Routers, and Smart Speakers

Smart TVs, smart refrigerators, smart cameras, and other smart devices make life at home convenient, but if left unguarded, they can inadvertently expose homes to risks. This infographic shows basic recommendations for securing these devices.

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Targeted attacks
Zloader Campaigns at a Glance

Our infographic provides a quick and comprehensive overview of Zloader, which has been involved in numerous campaigns over the past few years.

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