Cyble researchers discovered ransomware, DOGE BIG BALLS, which uses advanced technical manipulation techniques. The ransomware begins with a deceptive zip file distributed via phishing emails. It uses a modified version of Fog ransomware hidden within the system’s startup directory to exploit a vulnerability in Intel’s Ethernet diagnostics driver to gain escalated privileges. The attackers aim to misdirect investigations by falsely connecting the ransomware to Edward Coristine, a software engineer involved with Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative.
IPVanish’s malware protection confirmed among the best on the market
IPVanish’s malware and tracker blocking technology is among the best in the market, according to independent auditors. VIPRE Advanced Security, the service fuelling IPVanish, received
