Microsoft’s threat intelligence blog warns organizations about Storm-0501’s evolving tactics, targeting hybrid cloud environments. Active since 2021, the group gains initial access to on-prem environments before pivoting to the cloud, using stolen credentials for persistent access. Recently deploying Embargo’s ransomware, Storm-0501 exploits over-privileged accounts and often implants backdoors, posing significant risks to cloud security.
Qualys uncovers large-scale Murdoc Botnet campaign
The Murdoc Botnet, a new element of the Mirai campaign, is targeting IoT devices worldwide. Uncovered by Qualys, the botnet targets vulnerabilities in AVTECH cameras
