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  • Feb 6, 2023

    GuLoader: new version uses Nullsoft Scriptable Install System

    Several e-commerce industries in South Korea and the United States are being targeted by a GuLoader malware campaign, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Trellix. The attack is notable for its transition from using malware-laden Microsoft Word documents to… read more »
  • Feb 3, 2023

    When the sunlight shines through the leaves of trees

    I have released my new musical work, Komorebi: a 4-track album that explores the world of electronic, lo-fi music, with each track designed to create a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. The title of the album, Komorebi, is a Japanese word… read more »
  • Feb 2, 2023

    Prilex malware evolves to target NFC-enabled POS

    Kaspersky Lab cybersecurity experts have discovered a new version of the Prilex point-of-sale (PoS) malware that has been enhanced to target transactions using NFC technology and is believed to be the most advanced PoS threat to date. The Prilex malware… read more »
  • Feb 1, 2023

    NIST releases new framework for responsible use and development of AI

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) which provides guidelines for organizations to manage risks and promote responsible use of AI systems. The framework outlines the characteristics of… read more »
  • Jan 31, 2023

    TrickGate: a shellcode-based packer undetected for years

    TrickGate is a shellcode-based packer that has been operating successfully and undetected for over six years. It is offered as a service to other threat actors to help hide malware payloads behind a layer of wrapper code and bypass security… read more »
  • Jan 30, 2023

    UNC2565: New enhancements to GOOTLOADER malware

    The UNC2565 group behind the GOOTLOADER malware continues to improve its code by adding new components and obfuscation techniques to evade detection. GOOTLOADER is a stealthy malware, classified as a first-stage downloader, designed to target Windows-based systems. It is considered… read more »
  • Jan 28, 2023

    SwiftSlicer: a new Golang-based wiper malware

    Cyber security firm ESET has reported that Ukraine has been hit by a new cyber attack from Russia using a previously undocumented data wiper called SwiftSlicer. The attack has been attributed to Sandworm, a nation-state group linked to Military Unit… read more »
  • Jan 27, 2023

    New PlugX malware variant spreads via removable USB storage devices

    Cyber-security researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have discovered a new variant of the PlugX malware that can infect connected USB removable media devices to spread to additional systems. PlugX is a type of malware that is primarily used… read more »
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Andrea Fortuna

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Cybersecurity expert, software developer, experienced digital forensic analyst, musician