Google’s Mandiant FLARE team has introduced XRefer, a sophisticated tool designed to simplify malware analysis using a novel approach to binary analysis. The XRefer plugin for IDA Pro breaks down malware into functional clusters, making it easier for analysts to understand complex malware written in modern languages. It also incorporates Google’s Gemini AI and offers a view of LLM-filtered artifacts for rapid assessment of threats.

Qilin Ransomware Surging Following The Fall of dominant RansomHub RaaS
The ransomware landscape experienced a significant shift in the second quarter of 2025 as Qilin ransomware emerged as the dominant threat following the unexpected collapse