Unmasking "Marko Polo": A Growing Cybercriminal ThreatIn an evolving digital landscape, cybercriminals have become increasingly innovative, and few exemplify this more than the "Marko Polo" group. As uncovered by Insikt Group, Marko Polo operates a vast
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Mastercard Invests in Defense of Global Digital Economy With Acquisition of Recorded Future
Recorded Future is excited to announce that we are being acquired by one of the worlds most trusted and recognized companies, Mastercard, in a transaction valued at $2.65B. This marks an important milestone in our journey,
Continue ReadingH1 2024: Malware and Vulnerability Trends Report
Summary:The "H1 2024 Malware and Vulnerability Trends Report" shares how threat actors refined their tactics and exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, leaving organizations increasingly vulnerable. Key trends include the rise of infostealer malware, which dominated the threat landscape,
Continue ReadingPredator Spyware Infrastructure Returns Following Exposure and Sanctions
Following exposure and sanctions by the US government, Intellexas Predator spyware activity appeared to decline. However, recent findings by Insikt Group reveal that Predator's infrastructure is back with modifications to evade detection and anonymize users. This
Continue ReadingH1 2024 Check Fraud Report: Geographic Trends and Threat Actor Patterns
The 2024 Check Fraud Report highlights a significant rise in check fraud across the United States, with an estimated $21 billion in losses in 2023 alone. The report analyzes nearly a million stolen bank check images
Continue ReadingRecorded Future for Google Security Operations
We are thrilled to announce our latest development for our integration of Recorded Future with Google Security Operations, also known as Security Operations (Formerly known as Google Chronicle). This exciting enhancement is designed to elevate your
Continue ReadingGreenCharlie Infrastructure Linked to US Political Campaign Targeting
Insikt Group has identified a significant increase in cyber threat activity from GreenCharlie, an Iran-nexus group that overlaps with Mint Sandstorm, Charming Kitten, and APT42. Targeting US political and government entities, GreenCharlie utilizes sophisticated phishing operations
Continue ReadingSpeeding Toward Taiwan: China’s Amphibious Armored Vehicles Development
Chinas military and defense industry have prioritized the development of amphibious armored vehicles with high water speed (HWS) capabilities in preparation for potential Taiwan invasion scenarios. Following the successful development of the Type-05 family of HWS
Continue ReadingMalign Influence Threats Mount Ahead of US 2024 Elections
Ahead of the US 2024 elections, malign influence operations by Russia, China, and Iran are ramping up, aiming to shape public opinion and disrupt the electoral process. These activities are reminiscent of previous attempts to influence
Continue ReadingProduction and Proliferation: The Risks of the Burgeoning Iranian Drone Industry
The physical threat of Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, has been evident in conflict zones over Israel, the Red Sea, and Ukraine. Irans burgeoning drone industry also poses significant challenges to global
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