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New ransomware gang Warlock strikes government agencies worldwide
Warlock, a new ransomware gang, today claimed credit for a spate of cyber attacks that hit several government agencies from around the world. The group claimed responsibility for 16 cyber attacks in the past month, and about half those hit government agencies and departments. Four of the attacks have been acknowledged by the targeted organizations, three of which were government…
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YouTubers extorted via copyright strikes to spread malware
Cybercriminals are sending bogus copyright claims to YouTubers to coerce them into promoting malware and cryptocurrency miners on their videos. The threat actors take advantage of the popularity of Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools that are increasingly used in Russia as they help users bypass internet censorship and government-imposed restrictions on websites and online services. YouTube creators catering to this audience…
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Westcon-Comstor strikes new Splunk EMEA distribution deal
Westcon-Comstor has announced a new distribution agreement with cybersecurity and observability specialist Splunk, covering Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The deal will see the Comstor arm of the business distribute Splunk’s portfolio of solutions across the EMEA region, building on the pair’s existing partnership in Asia-Pacific. Recently acquired by connectivity giant Cisco for $28 billion, Splunk provides software designed…
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