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Ransomware

Black Basta and Cactus Ransomware Groups Add BackConnect Malware to Their Arsenal

In this blog entry, we discuss how the Black Basta and Cactus ransomware groups utilized the BackConnect malware to maintain persistent control and exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised machines.

Updated Shadowpad Malware Leads to Ransomware Deployment

In this blog entry, we discuss how Shadowpad is being used to deploy a new undetected ransomware family. Attackers deploy the malware by exploiting weak passwords and bypassing multi-factor authentication.

Research Feb 20, 2025

Cyber Threats

Earth Preta Mixes Legitimate and Malicious Components to Sidestep Detection

Our Threat Hunting team discusses Earth Preta’s latest technique, in which the APT group leverages MAVInject and Setup Factory to deploy payloads, and maintain control over compromised systems.

Chinese-Speaking Group Manipulates SEO with BadIIS

This blog post details our analysis of an SEO manipulation campaign targeting Asia. We also share recommendations that can help enterprises proactively secure their environment.

Research Feb 07, 2025

Exploits & Vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-0411: Ukrainian Organizations Targeted in Zero-Day Campaign and Homoglyph Attacks

The Trend ZDI team offers an analysis on how CVE-2025-0411, a zero-day vulnerability in 7-Zip, was actively exploited to target Ukrainian organizations in a SmokeLoader campaign involving homoglyph attacks.

Research Feb 04, 2025

Endpoints

Native Sensors vs. Integrations for XDR Platforms?

Native sensors vs. integrations in XDR: Native sensors offer faster deployment, real-time detection, and deeper visibility, while integrations may add complexity and delays. Learn how to optimize your XDR strategy for improved security.

Expert Perspective Feb 03, 2025

Compliance & Risks

Future of Cybersecurity: Will XDR Reshape SIEM & SOAR?

XDR is reshaping cybersecurity by unifying and enhancing SIEM and SOAR capabilities into a single platform. It addresses alert fatigue, improves incident correlation, simplifies operations, and enhances efficiency for SOC teams.

Expert Perspective Jan 31, 2025

Data Sovereignty

The Key to Trust and Compliance Across Borders

Security Strategies Jan 31, 2025

NDR: Not Just a "Nice to Have" Anymore

Network Detection and Response (NDR) is no longer a 'nice-to-have'—it’s essential. NDR complements EDR, accelerates incident response, and enhances visibility, making it a critical tool for modern cybersecurity strategies and service providers.

Expert Perspective Jan 30, 2025

Endpoints

Lumma Stealer’s GitHub-Based Delivery Explored via Managed Detection and Response

The Managed XDR team investigated a sophisticated campaign distributing Lumma Stealer through GitHub, where attackers leveraged the platform's release infrastructure to deliver malware such as SectopRAT, Vidar, and Cobeacon.

Research Jan 30, 2025

Research, News, and Perspectives

Black Basta and Cactus Ransomware Groups Add BackConnect Malware to Their Arsenal

Black Basta and Cactus Ransomware Groups Add BackConnect Malware to Their Arsenal

Updated Shadowpad Malware Leads to Ransomware Deployment

Earth Preta Mixes Legitimate and Malicious Components to Sidestep Detection

Chinese-Speaking Group Manipulates SEO with BadIIS

CVE-2025-0411: Ukrainian Organizations Targeted in Zero-Day Campaign and Homoglyph Attacks

Native Sensors vs. Integrations for XDR Platforms?

Future of Cybersecurity: Will XDR Reshape SIEM & SOAR?

Data Sovereignty

NDR: Not Just a "Nice to Have" Anymore

Lumma Stealer’s GitHub-Based Delivery Explored via Managed Detection and Response

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