The PolySwarm Blog

In the vast landscape of the digital world, safeguarding your online presence is more crucial than ever. With cybercriminals perpetually devising new methods to breach security measures, relying solely on passwords is akin to leaving the front door of your virtual home unlocked. That's where two-factor authentication (2FA) steps in as your trusted guardian, providing an extra layer of defense against unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

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Related Families: Phobos

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Faust is a newly discovered variant of Phobos ransomware delivered via an office document containing a malicious VBA script.

Related Families: ZeuS

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A new variant of the modular trojan Zloader was recently identified. The new variant has been in development since September 2023.

Verticals Targeted: Energy

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Cactus is a ransomware family that has been active since at least March 2023 and has been gaining momentum in recent months. Cactus recently claimed an attack on Schneider Electric.

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Russia nexus threat actor group ColdRiver was recently observed using Spica backdoor in an espionage campaign.

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Androxghost is a Python-based SMTP cracker that has been active in the wild since at least 2022. The FBI and CISA released a joint advisory warning of the dangers of Androxgh0st.