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Mihaela Popa

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Mihaela is a digital content creator for Heimdal® and the proud owner of an old soul and a curious mind. Passionate to learn and discover more about cybersecurity, she will gladly share her latest finds with you.

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Mihaela Popa's Recent Articles

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Royal Ransomware Gang Bolsters Arsenal with BlackSuit Encryptor

Infamous Hacker Group Expands Capabilities with Advanced Encryption Tool.

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Kimsuky Strikes Again: New Campaign Targets Credentials and Intelligence

With Social Engineering Attacks, Kimsuky Targets Think Tanks and News Media.

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Ransomware in the Name of Charity: MalasLocker Targets Zimbra

The Method Used to Breach Zimbra Servers Remains Unknown.

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Operation MEDUSA Brings Down ‘Snake’ - Russia’s Cyberespionage Malware

Sophisticated Malware Network Controlled by Russia’s Federal Security Service Disrupted by U.S. Agencies.

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Linux Kernel Vulnerability Gives Cybercriminals Root Privileges

The Flaw Can Be Abused by Unprivileged Local Users to Escalate Privileges.

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Fake Windows Update Used to Push Aurora Info-Stealer

The Fake Security Update Is Using the Newly Identified Invalid Printer Loader.

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TP-Link High-Severity Flaw Added to Mirai Botnet Arsenal

Unpatched TP-Link Vulnerability Opens the Door to DDoS Attacks. Patch Now!

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New LOBSHOT Malware Deployed Via Google Ads

New Malvertising Campaign Discovered.

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Chinese APT Alloy Taurus Is Back - Linux Variant of PingPull Malware Is Active

Researchers Observe Similarities with Windows Variant.

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Stay Ahead of Cyberthreats with Proactive Threat Hunting

What Is Proactive Threat Hunting and Why Do You Need It in Your Cybersecurity Strategy?

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US Company CommScope Hit by Ransomware

US Telecom Giant Had Its Employee Data Published by Vice Society.

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Rheinmetall Suffers Another Cyberattack - Company Operations Still Functional

German Military Equipment and Ammunition Manufacturer Was Targeted by a DDOS Attack Over the Weekend.

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International Cyber Operation Shuts Down Notorious Genesis Market

Operation Cookie Monster: How Law Enforcement Put an End to Hacker Marketplace.

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New Threat Uncovered: Rorschach Ransomware - The Fastest Encryptor

With Advanced Evasion Strategies, Data Encryption Takes 4.5 Minutes.

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15 Million Systems Are Vulnerable to CISA KEV Flaws

Report Reveals Millions of Systems Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks.

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Best Practices for Effective Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM)

Find Out the Best Tips and Tricks for a Successful ILM Strategy.

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Clop Ransomware Exploits Zero-Day Vulnerability to Breach Crown Resorts

More and More Organizations Compromized as a Result of GoAnywhere Vulnerability.

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Banking Trojan Mispadu Found Responsible for 90,000+ Credentials Stolen

Researchers Reveal: Latin American Banks Targeted by Mispadu Banking Trojan.

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HinataBot: The Latest Go-based Threat Is Launching DDoS Attacks

New Go-Based Botnet Exploits Vulnerabilities and Weak Credentials.

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Makop Ransomware: The Arsenal of Cybercriminals Becomes Known

Recent Intrusion Leads to Makop Ransomware Gang Toolkit Reveal.

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Fake Job Proposals Used to Deploy Malware - Security Researchers Targeted

Threat Actors Use Social Engineering Techniques to Persuade Their Victims.

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Netwire RAT Malware Infrastructure Seized Following Joint International Operation

International Law Enforcement Seizes Malware Selling Website – Croatian Admin Arrested.

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Lazarus Group Hacks South Korean Financial Entity via Zero-Day Vulnerability

The Notorious Hacker Group Is Once Again Under the Scope of Cybersecurity Researchers.

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Chinese Hackers Are Using a New Backdoor to Deploy Malware

Researchers Uncover Recent Mustang Panda Campaign Aimed at Political Organizations.

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GootLoader and FakeUpdates Malware Campaign Targets Law Firms

Six Law Firms​ ​Have Been Hit by Malware Infections Since the Beginning of 2023.

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