Check Point Software
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CountLoader: New Russian-linked malware loader broadens post-exploitation toolkit, researchers warn
Cybersecurity researchers have identified CountLoader, a new malware loader used by Russian ransomware groups to deliver post-exploitation tools such as Cobalt Strike, AdaptixC2, and the PureHVNC RAT. The loader, observed in variants across .NET, PowerShell, and JavaScript, targets Ukrainian users with PDF phishing lures and features a BrowserVenom proxy capability, multiple download/execution methods, and a…
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Threat actors weaponize HexStrike AI to exploit recently disclosed vulnerabilities, Check Point warns
Threat actors are weaponizing HexStrike AI, an AI-driven offensive security tool, to exploit recently disclosed vulnerabilities, prompting Check Point to urge immediate patching and hardening of affected systems.
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Cyberattacks Surge 47% Globally in Q1 2025, Education Sector Most Affected
The first quarter of 2025 has seen a dramatic spike in cyberattacks globally, with the education sector being the hardest hit. According to Check Point Software, incidents increased by 47% year-on-year, with ransomware attacks up 126%.
