Cybercriminals are increasingly using archive files to deliver malware, bypassing security protocols, according to a Cofense report. Since Microsoft extended support for additional formats like .rar and .7z, these have become more popular for malware campaigns. To counter this, businesses are advised to adopt a multi-layered defence strategy, educate employees to recognize suspicious files, restrict the use of certain archive formats, and equip Secure Email Gateways with advanced detection capabilities.

Anne Arundel government has made progress in securing systems since cyber incident, officials say – CBS News
Anne Arundel County government officials have reported making progress in securing systems following a cyber incident. Specific details of the incident were not provided, but