The Devman 2.0 ransomware group is an emerging and relatively obscure threat actor, believed to be a reworked or rebranded version of an earlier Devman ransomware variant. The “2.0” designation suggests an attempt to refresh tooling and branding, a common practice among ransomware operators seeking to evade detection or distance themselves from past campaigns. [...]
A dictionary attack is a systematic, brute-force technique during which attackers will run common words and phrases, along with their simple variations, to guess passwords. Unlike brute-force attacks, which attempt every possible combination of characters, a dictionary attack narrows the focus to commonly used passwords and variations, making it more efficient in terms of [...]
Distributed Denial of Service attacks are a type of cybercrime which uses numerous systems to perform an attack, aiming to exceed a website’s capacity to handle requests and therefore prevent the website from functioning properly for online users. Unlike a traditional Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack, which involves a single source of malicious traffic, a DDoS [...]
Double extortion is a cyberattack strategy used by ransomware groups during which attackers encrypt the victim's data and then also threaten to release sensitive data publicly unless a ransom is paid. Double extortion attacks are part of a broader trend in the evolution of cybercrime, where attackers seek to increase pressure on victims, leveraging [...]
The DragonForce ransomware group emerged around 2023 and is notable for blending financially motivated ransomware activity with hacktivist-style messaging. The group has claimed ideological motives in some campaigns, but its operations largely align with conventional ransomware goals: extorting organizations for payment. DragonForce has targeted a mix of government-linked entities, critical infrastructure, and private sector [...]
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Data Protection Law No. 5 is a new data protection law that combines data protection practices from a variety of laws including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
The El Dorado ransomware group, identified in March 2024, operates as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform, enabling affiliates to execute attacks using its malware infrastructure. This group has rapidly gained notoriety for its sophisticated attacks targeting both Windows and Linux systems across various industries, including real estate, education, professional services, healthcare, and manufacturing. El Dorado [...]
The Embargo ransomware group is a new and fast-emerging threat actor that surfaced in 2024, quickly gaining attention for its targeted attacks against mid- to large-sized organizations. Embargo operates under a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model and focuses on high-impact intrusions designed to cause widespread operational disruption and maximize ransom pressure. Embargo uses double extortion tactics, [...]
Encryption is the conversion of data from a readable format into an encoded (encrypted) format. A key or password is required to decrypt the data in order to read or process it. The primary goal of encryption is to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and privacy, especially when data is transmitted across insecure networks such as [...]
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is an endpoint security solution that is used to continuously detect, investigate and respond to cyberthreats. EDR tools are designed to provide real-time monitoring, advanced threat detection, and the ability to respond to and mitigate attacks that attempt to exploit vulnerabilities on these endpoints. How Endpoint Detection and [...]
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