Apocalypse

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Apocalypse is a threat actor known for its malicious intent in the cybersecurity world. It's associated with a variety of ransomware, including a variant named Al-Namrood. The Apocalypse ransomware and its variants have been a significant concern due to their capacity to encrypt files, making them inaccessible to users. However, certain tools have been successful in restoring access to files encrypted by major ransomware like Apocalypse, Xorist, Stampado, and BadBlock. These decryptors can unlock a wide range of ransomware, including but not limited to WannaCry, Petya, NotPetya, TeslaCrypt, DarkSide, REvil, Alcatraz Locker, Apocalypse, BadBlock, Bart, BTCWare, EncrypTile, and Globe. The threat posed by Apocalypse extends beyond just ransomware. Experts have discovered other malicious entities linked to this threat actor, such as Apocalypse ClipBanker, a modified Corona cryptominer, and several Remote Access Trojans (RATs), including DCRat and RADXRat. The increasing sophistication and diversity of these threats underscore the evolving nature of the digital apocalypse landscape. This emergence of advanced threats has led to heightened fears among AI and biosecurity experts, who worry that deep-pocketed doomsayers are diverting Washington's attention towards fears of an AI apocalypse. In the face of these threats, there has been a surge in defensive measures. For instance, billionaires have begun investing in bunkers and islands, possibly preparing for an impending digital apocalypse. Companies like Tesla are also leveraging this trend, marketing products such as the Cybertruck as "the best in apocalypse technology". Amidst these developments, there remains a sense of urgency and concern about the potential global impacts of these threats, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres warning of the imminent dangers posed by climate change at COP28 in Dubai.
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WannaCry
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REvil
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DarkSide
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Badblock
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NotPetya
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SamSamUnspecified
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HeartbleedUnspecified
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Heartbleed is a significant vulnerability (CVE-2014-0160) that was identified in the OpenSSL cryptographic software library in 2014. This flaw allows an attacker to read server memory and send additional data, leading to potential information leaks – hence the term "bleeding out data". The vulnerabi
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DARKReading
2 months ago
AI Voice Generator App Used to Drop Gipy Malware
CERT-EU
5 months ago
Techrights — Links 04/03/2024: Techno-Babble in Tech Job Ads and Vision Pro Already Breaking Apart
CERT-EU
7 months ago
The Unpredictable But Entirely Possible Events That Could Throw 2024 Into Turmoil
CERT-EU
7 months ago
When Silicon Valley’s AI warriors came to Washington
CERT-EU
7 months ago
Navigating The Cybersecurity Landscape In 2024 | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware | National Cyber Security Consulting
CERT-EU
8 months ago
'Leave the World Behind' review: Star-studded apocalypse thriller overstays its welcome
CERT-EU
8 months ago
The new Tesla Cybertruck is super-fast and bullet-proof—but who is it for? An expert analyzes the design
CERT-EU
8 months ago
Elon Musk promised to kill the bots, instead we got ads for fake luxury goods
CERT-EU
8 months ago
Tesla's Cybertruck is a dystopian, masturbatory fantasy
CERT-EU
8 months ago
New Phobos ransomware variant implicates VX-Underground
CERT-EU
10 months ago
Liberal media's favorite COVID doctor urges enforcement against 'anti-science attitudes'
CERT-EU
10 months ago
Hands-on review: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty DLC expansion (PC)
CERT-EU
10 months ago
Cyber threats require U.S. allies to have 'zero trust strategy'
CERT-EU
10 months ago
Supreme Court extends pause on appeals court ruling on Biden admin censorship efforts
CERT-EU
10 months ago
Biden may have blundered by taking censorship case to Supreme Court
CERT-EU
10 months ago
U.S. national security 'blind spot': Government leaders with dementia
CERT-EU
10 months ago
30 members of Congress tell DOJ to protect children from AI exploitation
CERT-EU
10 months ago
Canadian Typography Archives, Library of Congress, Tech Legal Cases, More: Thursday ResearchBuzz, September 14, 2023
CERT-EU
10 months ago
'Bang!' School that punished boy for 'finger gun' gets skewered
CERT-EU
a year ago
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