Craig Anderson

On September 22, 2024, Arkansas City, Kansas, faced an alarming cybersecurity incident that disrupted its water treatment facility’s operations. This situation, though managed effectively, underscores the growing threats to public utilities from cyberattacks. The attack necessitated the swift transition to manual operations to maintain continuous service and safety while cybersecurity experts worked to restore the automated systems. City Manager Randy

The Octo2 malware, a new development in the ExobotCompact family, has been causing substantial concern among cybersecurity experts. It cleverly disguises itself as widely trusted apps such as NordVPN and Google Chrome, managing to spread rapidly across Europe. The malware’s advanced capabilities and sophisticated anti-detection mechanisms make it a potent threat to Android users. The Evolution of ExobotCompact to Octo2

The cybersecurity landscape is ever-evolving, with new threats emerging and old ones resurfacing in more dangerous forms. One such re-emergence is the Kryptina ransomware, which has recently been adapted by the notorious Mallox group to target enterprise systems. Originally introduced as a free Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) tool, Kryptina failed to gain initial traction but has now been reborn as part of

In recent times, open-source Command and Control (C2) frameworks have become indispensable tools for red-teaming assessments and adversary simulations. These frameworks are pivotal for post-exploitation tasks, allowing operators to manage compromised systems and orchestrate complex campaigns. However, recent studies have spotlighted significant vulnerabilities within these tools, exposing them to Remote Code Execution (RCE) attacks and other threats. Are these vulnerabilities

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, and ransomware attacks have surged to unprecedented levels. This increase is significantly driven by infostealer malware, known for its ability to bypass traditional security measures, leaving organizations scrambling to shore up their defenses against an increasingly sophisticated array of cyber threats. Rising Frequency of Ransomware Attacks Alarming Statistics: A Surge in Incidents Over the