Cobalt Strike stories
Cybercriminals to weaponise AI & exploit open-source risks in 2026
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech surge worldwide
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Infoblox's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and widespread malicious adtech affecting global organisations, urging proactive cyber defence.
AI-driven DNS threats & malicious adtech fuel cybercrime surge
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Infoblox reports a surge in AI-driven DNS threats and malicious adtech, with 25% of new domains found malicious, urging firms to adopt proactive cyber defences.
Elastic report: Azure outpaces AWS in 2024 cyber threats analysis
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
In a significant shift, Microsoft Azure has eclipsed AWS as the leading environment for cyber threats, accounting for 64% of anomalous signals, according to Elastic's new report.
Elastic report: misconfigurations & OSTs heighten cyber risk
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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encryption
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hyperscale
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mfa
Elastic's 2024 Global Threat Report reveals that misconfigurations and offensive security tools significantly elevate cyber risks, notably in cloud environments.
RansomEXX ransomware disrupts India's banking services
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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malware
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vpns
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ransomware
A cyberattack by RansomEXX has disrupted services at around 300 Indian banks, affecting ATMs and UPI transactions. CloudSEK investigates the breach.
Elastic discovers new attack vector in Microsoft Management Console
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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malware
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martech
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cybersecurity
Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GrimResource, a new attack technique exploiting the Microsoft Management Console, allowing full code execution with minimal security alerts.
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB tracks major new threat actor GambleForce
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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cybersecurity
Threat actor GambleForce has struck 24 organisations in 8 countries in 3 months, exploiting SQL vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data.
Hackers using spearphishing to target banks –Bitdefender
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
To limit the risk of being discovered, attackers operated outside of normal business hours and cashout operations were planned for weekends.