October 2023

New BunnyLoader threat emerges as a feature-rich malware-as-a-service

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 10/10/2023 / Richard Giddey

Security researchers discovered a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) named ‘BunnyLoader’ advertised on multiple hacker forums as a fileless loader that can steal and replace the contents of the system clipboard. The malware is under rapid development, with updates adding new features and bug fixes. It can currently download and execute payloads, log keys, steal sensitive data […]

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Microsoft’s Bing AI Faces Malware Threat From Deceptive Ads – Infosecurity Magazine

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 09/10/2023 / Richard Giddey

Microsoft’s Bing Chat has come under scrutiny due to a significant security concern – the infiltration of malicious ads. Malwarebytes researchers have now demonstrated how unsuspecting users seeking software downloads can be tricked into visiting malicious websites and unwittingly downloading malware. Bing Chat, an artificial intelligence (AI) interactive text and image application powered by OpenAI’s

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Celebrating 20 Years Of Cybersecurity Awareness: Secure Our World

Industry Trends / 07/10/2023 / activeimage

October is a month known for many things: the change of seasons, the approach of Halloween, and, importantly, Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year is especially momentous as it marks the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a collaborative effort launched by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). The Origin

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The Anatomy of a Resilient Infrastructure: Mitigating Risks and Ensuring Protection

Actiphy News & Updates, Industry Trends / 03/10/2023 / Richard Giddey / Actiphy, ActiveImage, GiddeyBlog

The Anatomy of a Resilient Infrastructure: Mitigating Risks and Ensuring Protection Introduction Organisations must take a multifaceted approach to secure their digital assets in an era of rapidly evolving cyber threats. This comprehensive article delves deep into the labyrinth of infrastructure security, examining its various components: the software layer, the hardware layer, and advanced security

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Merchant Ransomware Protection Strategies For Merchant Ransomware Protection

Cybersecurity & IT Threats / 01/10/2023 / Richard Giddey / Cybersecurity Training, Endpoint Security, Network Segmentation, Ransomware Protection

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to businesses of all sizes, including merchants who rely on electronic payment systems for their operations. These malicious attacks can lock you out of your critical systems, encrypt your data, and demand a hefty ransom in exchange for the decryption key. To safeguard your business and customer data,

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