Blockchain
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HybridPetya ransomware emerges with UEFI Secure Boot bypass, encrypts MFT and demands Bitcoin ransom
A new ransomware strain named HybridPetya has been identified by ESET, combining traits of Petya/NotPetya with a UEFI Secure Boot bypass. The threat encrypts the Master File Table on NTFS partitions via a bootkit installed on the EFI System Partition, and demands Bitcoin ransom while offering a decryption mechanism contingent on payment. Researchers warn that…
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Rising Threats in Supply Chain Security Demand Increased Vigilance and Strategy
As cyber adversaries infiltrate software and hardware supply chains, organizations must enhance their cybersecurity strategies, focusing on continuous monitoring and the use of advanced tools like Software Bill of Materials and artificial intelligence to combat emerging threats.
