A federal government proposal calls for collaboration with states and localities to counter the mounting ransomware threat. The multifaceted approach includes preventing initial compromise, stopping compromised users, eliminating harmful sideways movement and preventing data loss. The strategy also involves bolstering the most frequent ransomware targets with cybersecurity training, along with advice on password security and multifactor authentication. Government agencies are advised to adopt zero-trust security architectures to provide a robust defence against attacks.
New ‘SleepyDuck’ Malware in Open VSX Marketplace Allow Attackers to Control Windows Systems Remotely
A sophisticated remote access trojan named SleepyDuck has infiltrated the Open VSX IDE extension marketplace, targeting developers using code editors like Cursor and Windsurf. The
