Cybercriminals are exploiting web browser vulnerabilities with sophisticated attacks and malware such as HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY, notably used by Russian-linked actors. These attacks aim to reach beyond financial gain to exert geopolitical influence by targeting critical entities and regional stability. Traditional defence methods often fail to safeguard against such threats, requiring a proactive approach to browser security. Tools using Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) disassemble, validate, and rebuild files in real time, blocking malicious code and maintaining business operations.
GuidePoint warns of Python backdoor used in ransomware
GuidePoint Security identified a threat actor using a Python-based backdoor to persistently access breached endpoints and release RansomHub encryptors across compromised networks. The backdoor was
