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Ransomware

Agenda Ransomware Group Adds SmokeLoader and NETXLOADER to Their Arsenal

During our monitoring of Agenda ransomware activities, we uncovered campaigns that made use of the SmokeLoader malware and a new loader we've named NETXLOADER.

Research May 07, 2025

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Research May 07, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Exploring PLeak: An Algorithmic Method for System Prompt Leakage

What is PLeak, and what are the risks associated with it? We explored this algorithmic technique and how it can be used to jailbreak LLMs, which could be leveraged by threat actors to manipulate systems and steal sensitive data.

Research May 01, 2025

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Research May 01, 2025

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APT & Targeted Attacks

Earth Kasha Updates TTPs in Latest Campaign Targeting Taiwan and Japan

This blog discusses the latest modifications observed in Earth Kasha’s TTPs from their latest campaign detected in March 2025 targeting Taiwan and Japan.

Research Apr 30, 2025

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Research Apr 30, 2025

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Exploits & Vulnerabilities

NVIDIA Riva Vulnerabilities Leave AI-Powered Speech and Translation Services at Risk

Trend Research uncovered misconfigurations in NVIDIA Riva deployments, with two vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-23242 and CVE-2025-23243, contributing to their exposure. These security flaws could lead to unauthorised access, resource abuse, and potential misuse or theft of AI-powered inference services, including speech recognition and text-to-speech processing.

Research Apr 28, 2025

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Research Apr 28, 2025

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APT & Targeted Attacks

Earth Kurma APT Campaign Targets Southeast Asian Government, Telecom Sectors

An APT group dubbed Earth Kurma is actively targeting government and telecommunications organisations in Southeast Asia using advanced malware, rootkits, and trusted cloud services to conduct cyberespionage.

Research Apr 25, 2025

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Research Apr 25, 2025

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Cyber Threats

Russian Infrastructure Plays Crucial Role in North Korean Cybercrime Operations

In this blog entry, we discuss how North Korea's significant role in cybercrime – including campaigns attributed to Void Dokkaebi – is facilitated by extensive use of anonymization networks and the use of Russian IP ranges.

Research Apr 23, 2025

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Research Apr 23, 2025

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Malware

FOG Ransomware Spread by Cybercriminals Claiming Ties to DOGE

This blog details our investigation of malware samples that conceal within them a FOG ransomware payload.

Research Apr 21, 2025

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Research Apr 21, 2025

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Ransomware

CrazyHunter Campaign Targets Taiwanese Critical Sectors

This blog entry details research on emerging ransomware group CrazyHunter, which has launched a sophisticated campaign aimed at Taiwan's essential services.

Research Apr 16, 2025

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Research Apr 16, 2025

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Cloud

Strengthen Security with Cyber Risk Advisory

In today’s fast-paced digital world, cyber threats are constantly evolving. Attackers are leveraging advanced techniques and artificial intelligence (AI) to exploit vulnerabilities, leaving organisations vulnerable to breaches and disruptions. To combat these challenges, organisations must stay vigilant and implement more proactive cybersecurity measures. This is where our Cyber Risk Advisory service, powered by the Trend Vision One™ Cyber Risk Exposure Management (CREM) solution, step in to provide a strategic edge.

Latest News Apr 15, 2025

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Latest News Apr 15, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Top 10 for LLM & Gen AI Project Ranked by OWASP

Trend Micro has become a Gold sponsor of the OWASP Top 10 for LLM and Gen AI Project, merging cybersecurity expertise with OWASP's collaborative efforts to address emerging AI security risks. This partnership underscores Trend Micro's unwavering commitment to advancing AI security, ensuring a secure foundation for the transformative power of AI.

Latest News Apr 15, 2025

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Latest News Apr 15, 2025

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