Flame

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Flame is a sophisticated form of malware, designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It can infiltrate systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often unbeknownst to the user. Once embedded, Flame has the ability to steal personal information, disrupt operations, or hold data for ransom. This malware is associated with advanced cyber threat actors and shares similarities with other high-profile cyber-espionage tools like Duqu, Equation, Regin, and Gauss, which are known for their multi-staged nature and diversified payloads. The originator of Flame is considered highly advanced, comparable only to the top-tier in terms of sophistication. The actor behind ProjectSauron, for instance, exhibits a similar level of expertise. Whether directly related or not, it's clear that the perpetrators of ProjectSauron have learned from these advanced actors, utilizing complex techniques reported in Flame and other such malware. Despite advancements in cybersecurity, no system can be considered entirely safe from threats like Flame. In unrelated news, "House of Flame and Shadow" by Sarah J. Maas is set to release on January 30. The novel is part of her best-selling "Crescent City" series, which follows Bryce Quinlan, a half-fae living in Lunathion, also known as Crescent City, on the continent Valbara on the planet Midgard. Additionally, Akamai FLAME (Female Learning and Mentoring Experience) is an initiative passionate about supporting and empowering female tech talent to help shape the future of the industry.

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Stuxnet	is related to	2	Stuxnet, a notorious malware discovered in 2010, is one of the most infamous Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks in history. This military-grade cyberweapon was co-developed by the United States and Israel to specifically target Iran's nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz. The Stuxnet worm, a
Duqu	Unspecified	1	Duqu is a sophisticated piece of malware that was first discovered in the wild exploiting a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2011-3402). It's closely related to the notorious Stuxnet worm, which infected thousands of computers across 155 countries and caused significant damage to Iran’s nuclear-enrichmen
ZLib	Unspecified	1	Zlib is a known malware, a harmful program designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It infiltrates systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often unbeknownst to the user. Once inside, it can cause significant damage, including stealing personal information, disrupting opera
Agent.btz	Unspecified	1	Agent.btz, also known as ComRAT v4, is a remote access trojan (RAT) developed using C++ and employing a virtual FAT16 file system. This malicious software was one of the earliest backdoors used by Pensive Ursa, a cyber-espionage group. Notably, the malware is frequently used to exfiltrate sensitive
Regin	Unspecified	1	Regin is a highly sophisticated malware, often compared to other top-tier cyberespionage tools such as Duqu, Flame, Equation, and ProjectSauron. Malware is a malicious software designed to exploit and damage computers or devices, often infiltrating systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or we
Carbon System	Unspecified	1	The Carbon System is a sophisticated malware program, designed to exploit and damage targeted computer systems. It is part of a suite of cyber-espionage tools developed by the Turla attackers, known for their advanced capabilities and stealth. The malware infiltrates unsuspecting systems through sus

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ProjectSauron	Unspecified	1	ProjectSauron, also known as Strider, is an exceptionally sophisticated cyber-espionage platform. It represents the pinnacle of advanced threat actors, comparable in complexity and sophistication to other notable threats such as Equation, Regin, Duqu, and Careto. The platform's design allows it to e
Flamer	Unspecified	1	None
Dragonfly	Unspecified	1	Dragonfly is a notable threat actor known for its malicious activities in the cybersecurity landscape. This group has been particularly active in targeting the energy sector across various countries, including the United States, Switzerland, and Turkey. The tactics employed by Dragonfly often involv

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DARKReading	25 days ago	Multi-Malware 'Cluster Bomb' Campaign Drops Widespread Cyber Havoc
CERT-EU	5 months ago	Empowering women in cybersecurity at Infosecurity Europe 2024 \| #hacking \| #cybersecurity \| #infosec \| #comptia \| #pentest \| #ransomware \| National Cyber Security Consulting
CERT-EU	6 months ago	A guide to the most important characters in Sarah J. Maas' 'Crescent City' series
CERT-EU	7 months ago	Gambler suspected of dying in fire after hacking family \| #hacking \| #cybersecurity \| #infosec \| #comptia \| #pentest \| #hacker \| National Cyber Security Consulting
CERT-EU	7 months ago	Techrights — Links 12/12/2023: Google Loses Major Case, Twitter (X) Invites Back Hate Preachers
CERT-EU	8 months ago	Feds aimed secret cybersecurity briefing at energy sector executives: memo
CERT-EU	8 months ago	2 environmentalists who were targeted by a hacking network say the public is the real victim
CERT-EU	8 months ago	Techrights — Links 16/11/2023: Microsoft Unbans Radical Sites, Biden Meets Winnie the Pooh
CERT-EU	9 months ago	He Threatened to Kill the President. Did He Deserve to Die?
CERT-EU	9 months ago	Search \| arXiv e-print repository
CERT-EU	10 months ago	Here comes the son: Is Lachlan Murdoch up to the job?
CERT-EU	10 months ago	Techrights — Windows Defender Flags Tor Browser as “Trojan Horse” Malware
CERT-EU	10 months ago	New ‘Sandman’ APT Group Hitting Telcos With Rare LuaJIT Malware
CERT-EU	a year ago	Attacking your way to accurate answers with breach and attack simulation
CERT-EU	a year ago	Defender Pretender: When Windows Defender Updates Become a Security Risk
CERT-EU	a year ago	Windows Defender-Pretender Attack Dismantles Flagship Microsoft EDR
CERT-EU	a year ago	August 2023
CERT-EU	a year ago	New Voting Machine Skepticism Overshadowing 2024 Election
CERT-EU	a year ago	The most spectacular crypto thefts and how to defend against them
CERT-EU	a year ago	48 women are burned, shot or hacked to death with machetes in massacre at Honduras female prison \| #hacking \| #cybersecurity \| #infosec \| #comptia \| #pentest \| #hacker \| National Cyber Security Consulting