Tag: PowerShell

  • Cisco Talos Blog: Velociraptor leveraged in ransomware attacks

    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/velociraptor-leveraged-in-ransomware-attacks/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Velociraptor leveraged in ransomware attacks Feedly Summary: Cisco Talos has confirmed that ransomware operators are leveraging Velociraptor, an open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool that had not previously been definitively tied to ransomware incidents.  We assess with moderate confidence that this activity can be attributed to…

  • Slashdot: Windows 11’s 2025 Update Arrives

    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/09/30/1827229/windows-11s-2025-update-arrives?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Windows 11’s 2025 Update Arrives Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 version 25H2, which includes advancements in vulnerability detection and AI-assisted secure coding. This update aims to enhance security in alignment with Microsoft’s security development lifecycle policy. Detailed Description: Microsoft has…

  • The Register: Shell to pay: Crims invade your PC with CastleRAT malware, now in C and Python

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/05/clickfix_castlerat_malware/ Source: The Register Title: Shell to pay: Crims invade your PC with CastleRAT malware, now in C and Python Feedly Summary: Pro tip, don’t install PowerShell commands without approval A team of data thieves has doubled down by developing its CastleRAT malware in both Python and C variants. Both versions spread by…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: What happened in Vegas (that you actually want to know about)

    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/what-happened-in-vegas-that-you-actually-want-to-know-about/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: What happened in Vegas (that you actually want to know about) Feedly Summary: Hazel braves Vegas, overpriced water and the Black Hat maze to bring you Talos’ latest research — including a deep dive into the PS1Bot malware campaign. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: This newsletter…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: Malvertising campaign leads to PS1Bot, a multi-stage malware framework

    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/ps1bot-malvertising-campaign/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Malvertising campaign leads to PS1Bot, a multi-stage malware framework Feedly Summary: Cisco Talos has observed an ongoing malware campaign that seeks to infect victims with a multi-stage malware framework, implemented in PowerShell and C#, which we are referring to as “PS1Bot.” AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:**…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: The Booker Prize Longlist and Hacker Summer Camp

    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/the-booker-prize-longlist-and-hacker-summer-camp/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: The Booker Prize Longlist and Hacker Summer Camp Feedly Summary: This week Bill connects the hype of literary awards to cybersecurity conference season. We highlight key insights from the Q2 2025 IR Trends report, including phishing trends, new ransomware strains, and top targeted sectors. Finally, check out…