Cybercrime & Digital Threats

The Evolution of Windows Kernel Threats

January 05, 2023

In this report, we examine how these low-level threats have evolved through the years and discuss the three types of low-level threats that affect Windows systems. The categorization of more than 60 of the most noteworthy Windows low-level threats observed in the wild from 2015 to 2022 and where these threats stand in today’s threat landscape are discussed.

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The Future of Ransomware
December 15, 2022
Our research looks at the potential evolutions and revolutions in the current ransomware landscape based on significant triggers and catalysts. We highlight the specific developments (triggers) that could cause gradual changes (evolutions) before sparking more drastic transformations (revolutions).
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From Bounty to Exploit: Cybercriminals Use Crowdsourcing for New Attacks
October 20, 2022
From articles to hackathons, cybercriminals are resorting to crowdsourcing to find more ways to exploit systems. In this article, we tackle these contests, explore their results, and anticipate their possible impacts on the work of cybersecurity defenders.
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Bridging Security Gaps in WFH and Hybrid Setups
October 05, 2022
Remote and hybrid workplaces are now the norm. We highlight some risks and threats to these setups and detail recommendations for organizations to keep their diffused labor pool secure.
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Connecting Taidoor’s Dots: Earth Aughisky Over The Last 10 Years
October 04, 2022
Our research on APT group Earth Aughisky (aka Taidoor) lists the observed malware, connections, and developments attributed to the group. We also include our insights on the possible implications of changes in the organization's activities for their current and future victims.
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Looking Into the Void: Probing a Top Bulletproof Hosting Service
August 24, 2022
Cybercriminal groups cannot operate independently. To keep their operations up and running, they need specific services provided by third parties. We investigate one such business that has been integral to the activities of a number of high-profile gangs.
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Metaworse? The Trouble with the Metaverse
August 08, 2022
Innovators are diving into a new and immersive virtual space, but with new technology comes new threats. We bring forward possible problematic issues that metaverse pioneers should be wary of.
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The Crypto-Monetized Web: A Forward-Looking Thought Experiment
June 30, 2022
In past decades, we have seen how the web has drastically evolved. From the static, read-only version of Web 1.0, we have witnessed its transformation to its present mode — as the dynamic, interactive, and content creator-driven iteration that is Web 2.0.
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Exposing Earth Berberoka: A Multiplatform APT Campaign Targeting Online Gambling Sites
May 24, 2022
Our research uncovers the tools and techniques used by Earth Berberoka across different platforms to target online gambling sites.
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How Cybercriminals Abuse Cloud Tunneling Services
April 26, 2022
Our research examines how cloud tunneling services work and how organizations can thwart threats that abuse them.
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