Google’s Mandiant FLARE team has introduced XRefer, a sophisticated tool designed to simplify malware analysis using a novel approach to binary analysis. The XRefer plugin for IDA Pro breaks down malware into functional clusters, making it easier for analysts to understand complex malware written in modern languages. It also incorporates Google’s Gemini AI and offers a view of LLM-filtered artifacts for rapid assessment of threats.

New Campaign Targets HR Departments With False Resumes
A campaign by Venom Spider, a financially-motivated threat group, is employing spear-phishing emails to target hiring managers.