Cybersecurity researchers at ThreatFabric have identified a new and more dangerous variant of the Octo banking malware, called “Octo2.” This evolved version of ExobotCompact is already targeting European financial institutions, with attacks reported in Italy, Poland, Moldova, and Hungary. Octo2 features improved remote access and advanced anti-detection methods, making it …

To improve cybersecurity, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has partnered with international agencies to release a guide on detecting and addressing Active Directory compromises. This guidance, from the ASD, NSA, CCCS, NCSC-NZ, and NCSC-UK, informs organizations about common techniques used by cybercriminals to target Microsoft Active Directory. Active …

An intergovernmental group urged the financial sector on Wednesday to prepare for potential threats from advancements in quantum computing. The G7 Cyber Expert Group, led by the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Bank of England, advised G7 finance ministers and central bank governors to evaluate the risks of quantum …