Law Enforcement Operation Targets Infostealers

Law Enforcement Operation Targets Infostealers

In a sweeping international effort, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and multiple global law enforcement agencies have exposed “Operation Magnus,” targeting two of the world’s most notorious information-stealing malware networks, RedLine Stealer and META. According to a press release published on Oct. 29, the operation led to the seizure of multiple servers, the unsealing of charges against a RedLine Stealer developer, and the arrest of two suspects in Belgium. RedLine…

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Threat Actors Increasingly Target macOS

Threat Actors Increasingly Target macOS

Intel471’s new report reveals macOS is increasingly targeted by threat actors, who develop specific malware for the operating system or use cross-platform languages to achieve their goals on macOS computers. More macOS vulnerabilities are also being exploited in the wild. Malware and exploits might be used for both cybercrime and cyberespionage. More malware than ever on macOS Between January 2023 and July 2024, the researchers observed more than 40 threat actors targeting macOS systems with…

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Olympics 2024: Cyber Attackers are Targeting Companies Associated With Paris Games

Olympics 2024: Cyber Attackers are Targeting Companies Associated With Paris Games

Organisations linked to the Paris Olympics 2024 have an increased risk of cyber attacks, including ransomware, credential leaks and phishing campaigns, a study has found. Insikt Group, the threat research division of security firm Recorded Future, has already observed posts advertising access to Games-related organisations in France and compromised credentials using “paris2024[dot]org” domains on the Dark Web. These findings were published in a new report highlighting high-priority threats to the Games, based on an assessment…

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