State-run hacker group Lazarus is utilizing new malware, CookiePlus, to maintain ongoing access to victims’ systems, according to Kaspersky. Originally targeting crypto firms, the group’s Operation DreamJob campaign, which has been ongoing for five years, now also attacks IT, defense, and nuclear companies. CookiePlus disguises itself as an open-source plug-in, collects system data, and adjusts execution schedules, allowing Lazarus to steal sensitive data undetected over extended periods.
Nearly 6 million people were impacted by ransomware attack on Ascension Health
Ascension Health, an American Catholic healthcare organization, has warned almost 6 million people that hackers accessed their sensitive information, including medical data and credit card
