Cyber Defense Advisors

Month: March 2025

China-Linked MirrorFace Deploys ANEL and AsyncRAT in New Cyber Espionage Operation

Threat hunters have shed more light on a previously disclosed malware campaign undertaken by the China-aligned MirrorFace threat actor that targeted a diplomatic organization in the European Union with a backdoor known as ANEL. The attack, detected by ESET in late August 2024, singled out a Central European diplomatic institute with lures related to Word […]

Cyber News

BADBOX 2.0 Botnet Infects 1 Million Android Devices for Ad Fraud and Proxy Abuse

At least four different threat actors have been identified as involved in an updated version of a massive ad fraud and residential proxy scheme called BADBOX, painting a picture of an interconnected cybercrime ecosystem. This includes SalesTracker Group, MoYu Group, Lemon Group, and LongTV, according to new findings from the HUMAN Satori Threat Intelligence and […]

Cyber News

Mandatory Coinbase wallet migration? It’s a phishing scam!

Graham CLULEY March 18, 2025 Promo Protect all your devices, without slowing them down. Free 30-day trial An ingenious phishing scam is targeting cryptocurrency investors, by posing as a mandatory wallet migration. The emails, which have the subject line “Migrate to Coinbase wallet”, have been sent out at a large scale claiming that court order […]

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Microsoft Warns of StilachiRAT: A Stealthy RAT Targeting Credentials and Crypto Wallets

Microsoft is calling attention to a novel remote access trojan (RAT) named StilachiRAT that it said employs advanced techniques to sidestep detection and persist within target environments with an ultimate aim to steal sensitive data. The malware contains capabilities to “steal information from the target system, such as credentials stored in the browser, digital wallet […]

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Beyond Firewalls: The Future of Adaptive Security in Modern Data Centers

Beyond Firewalls: The Future of Adaptive Security in Modern Data Centers Introduction As data centers become the backbone of digital transformation, traditional security models—centered around firewalls and perimeter defenses—are no longer enough. The rise of hybrid cloud environments, AI-driven cyber threats, and remote workforces has made static security measures obsolete. Attackers are now using automated […]

Data Center Cyber Security

Hybrid & Cloud Security: Best Practices for Protecting Multi-Cloud Data Centers

Hybrid & Cloud Security: Best Practices for Protecting Multi-Cloud Data Centers Introduction As businesses scale their operations, many are shifting to hybrid and multi-cloud environments to improve agility, cost efficiency, and performance. Hybrid cloud architectures—which combine on-premise data centers with public and private cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)—have become the foundation of modern […]

Data Center Cyber Security

The Rise of Insider Threats: How Data Centers Can Detect & Prevent Internal Risks

The Rise of Insider Threats: How Data Centers Can Detect & Prevent Internal Risks Introduction Data centers store and manage vast amounts of sensitive corporate, financial, and personal data—making them high-value targets for cybercriminals. While most security strategies focus on external threats like hackers, malware, and ransomware, insider threats pose an equally, if not more, […]

Data Center Cyber Security

Red Team vs. Blue Team: The Importance of Offensive & Defensive Security Testing

Red Team vs. Blue Team: The Importance of Offensive & Defensive Security Testing Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, traditional security measures are no longer enough to protect data centers from sophisticated cyber threats. Attackers are using advanced tactics, automation, and AI-driven malware to breach networks, exfiltrate data, and disrupt critical infrastructure. To stay […]

Data Center Cyber Security

AI vs. Cyber Threats: How Machine Learning is Revolutionizing Data Center Security

AI vs. Cyber Threats: How Machine Learning is Revolutionizing Data Center Security Introduction Data centers are the digital backbone of the modern world, housing vast amounts of sensitive data, cloud infrastructure, and mission-critical applications. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, traditional security measures struggle to keep up. Attackers are using automated malware, AI-driven phishing attacks, […]

Data Center Cyber Security