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NEW TECH: LogicHub introduces ‘virtualized’ security analysts to help elevate SOAR

The Last Watchdog

One of the promising cybersecurity trends that I’ve been keeping an eye on is this: SOAR continues to steadily mature. Security orchestration, automation and response, or SOAR, is a fledgling security technology stack that first entered the cybersecurity lexicon about six years ago. But that hasn’t been enough.

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New Linux Malware Shikitega Can Take Full Control of Devices

eSecurity Planet

The infamous XMRig mines Monero cryptocurrency that is known to be anonymity-focused, as it’s particularly hard to trace back. This strategy seems to be a trade-off, as such services are way easier to take down by authorities, but it allows bypassing network security products that don’t block legitimate providers.

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WeSteal, a shameless commodity cryptocurrency stealer available for sale

Security Affairs

They will often describe potential “legitimate” uses for their malware – only to further describe anti-malware evasion properties, silent installation and operation or features such as cryptocurrency mining, password theft or disabling webcam lights.” ” reads the post published by Palo Alto Networks. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Stealing computing power: A growing trend in cyber crime that can target all Internet-connected devices

CGI

A new and quickly spreading phenomenon is to steal computing power to mine cryptocurrencies. What is most alarming is that, in addition to advanced cyber attacks aimed at elaborate systems, criminals will use any device connected to the Internet – for example, your mobile phone or a remotely controlled heat pump.

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