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The Deep Dive: Kroll's Analysis of the GARUDA C2 Malware

Jun 17, 2026 By Kroll In Kroll
Kroll identified a cross-platform malware framework, dubbed GARUDA C2, that uses public code-hosting platforms like GitHub for staging, redundancy and command distribution across Windows, macOS and Linux. Analysis links the campaign to an India-based operator supported by Hindi-language development artifacts, build logs, infrastructure indicators and evidence suggesting use of a locally hosted large language model (LLM) to accelerate malware development.
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Arctic Wolf

Active FortiBleed Campaign Impacting Fortinet Devices Across 194 Countries

Jun 17, 2026 By Arctic Wolf Labs In Arctic Wolf
In mid-June 2026, security researchers identified an active, large-scale credential compromise campaign affecting Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, dubbed FortiBleed. Threat actors have been systematically extracting configuration files from internet-facing FortiGate devices and cracking the stored credential hashes, resulting in verified working administrator credentials for between 30,000 and 75,000 devices across 194 countries.
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Securing Financial Portfolios Against Modern Malware

Securing Financial Portfolios Against Modern Malware

Jun 17, 2026 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
The rapid migration of wealth management to cloud platforms introduces significant convenience for private investors. Managing a diverse set of assets now requires constant interaction with web applications. Digital dependency exposes capital to aggressive groups operating malicious software. Hackers regularly build malicious tools targeting financial balances and personal identification records. Standard defenses frequently fail against targeted threats. Protecting private capital requires a shift toward active defense measures.
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Ep. 2: The Cell - Accessing the Hidden Discord Ecosystem Behind the North Korea IT Worker Scandal

Jun 16, 2026 By Rubrik In Rubrik
For the first time ever, host and former lead cybersecurity and digital espionage reporter for The New York Times Nicole Perlroth partners with a team of private investigators as they infiltrate a North Korean worker cell.
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UTMStack

Ransomware Detection: Master Modern Strategies 2026

Jun 14, 2026 By cesmng In UTMStack
In 2024, ransomware was publicly disclosed in more than 5,600 attacks worldwide, with over 2,600 victims in the United States alone. The same reporting says the FBI's 2024 IC3 report logged 3,156 ransomware complaints, an 11.7% increase from the prior year, which is a useful reminder that this isn't a niche malware problem. It's a persistent operational risk that keeps showing up across sectors and environments (Fortinet's ransomware statistics summary).
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cyberint

The Rise of Pony Malware and What it Means for Organizations

Jun 14, 2026 By Adi Bleih In Cyberint
Pony, also recognized as Fareit or Siplog, operates as an information stealer and loader, serving as malware designed to gather data from compromised systems and facilitate the installation of other malicious programs. This particular virus made its initial appearance in the wild in 2011, primarily targeting users in Europe and North America.
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safeaeon

Ransomware Attacks: Evolution, Impact, and Recent Cases

Jun 12, 2026 By SafeAeon Inc. In SafeAeon
Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to a victim’s system or network. Once the attack runs, it can encrypt selected files, lock systems, or disrupt access to business operations. Then, they demand a ransom in exchange for restoring access or providing a decryption key. In many cases, ransomware encrypts files so the victim cannot use them. Some ransomware can also lock systems or disrupt access to business operations.
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securonix

Analyzing SHEET#CREEP: SHEETCREEP is up again with different config obfuscation

Jun 11, 2026 By Shikha Sangwan, Akshay Gaikwad, Aaron Beardslee In Securonix
The Securonix Threat Research team has identified an ongoing espionage campaign, tracked as SHEETCREEP, where threat actors deliver a C# remote access trojan through a diplomatic-themed ISO phishing lure.
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Five myths about YouTube to mp3 converters, checked against reality

Five myths about YouTube to mp3 converters, checked against reality

Jun 11, 2026 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Search for a way to pull audio off YouTube and you walk straight into a fog of warnings, half-truths, and scare stories. Some of it is fair. Most of it is recycled nonsense that keeps people clicking the wrong things. Here are the five claims I hear most, weighed against what actually happens.
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manageengine

3-2-1-1-0 backup rule: Strengthening data protection against ransomware

Jun 9, 2026 By Raxxelyn L In ManageEngine
Data loss is no longer a rare event—it is an inevitability. From ransomware attacks to accidental deletions, organizations must be prepared not just to prevent incidents, but to recover from them quickly and reliably. Modern threats increasingly target backup environments, making recovery readiness a critical component of any data protection strategy.
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