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EDDIESTEALER Rust malware mimics CAPTCHA to steal credentials
Phishing

EDDIESTEALER Rust malware mimics CAPTCHA to steal credentials

A new Rust-based malware, EDDIESTEALER, uses fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into running code that steals browser credentials and crypto wallets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing
Malware

How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled SHELBY, a sophisticated malware family linked to phishing attacks against an Iraqi telecom firm, raising security alarms.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Cybercriminals advance with MEDUSA ransomware campaign
Malware

Cybercriminals advance with MEDUSA ransomware campaign

Elastic Security Labs has revealed a sophisticated campaign deploying MEDUSA ransomware via the ABYSSWORKER driver, undermining endpoint security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Elastic Security Labs reveals new GOSAR backdoor threat
Malware

Elastic Security Labs reveals new GOSAR backdoor threat

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GOSAR, a sophisticated new Golang-based malware family, targeting Chinese-speaking victims with advanced evasion techniques.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Elastic identifies stealthy malware toolkit named PUMAKIT
Malware

Elastic identifies stealthy malware toolkit named PUMAKIT

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled PUMAKIT, an advanced malware toolkit featuring stealthy rootkit capabilities, raising alarms in cybersecurity.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Elastic report: Azure outpaces AWS in 2024 cyber threats analysis
Hyperscale

Elastic report: Azure outpaces AWS in 2024 cyber threats analysis

In a significant shift, Microsoft Azure has eclipsed AWS as the leading environment for cyber threats, accounting for 64% of anomalous signals, according to Elastic's new report.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Elastic report: misconfigurations & OSTs heighten cyber risk
Encryption

Elastic report: misconfigurations & OSTs heighten cyber risk

Elastic's 2024 Global Threat Report reveals that misconfigurations and offensive security tools significantly elevate cyber risks, notably in cloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Elastic reports critical security flaws in Microsoft systems
Cybersecurity

Elastic reports critical security flaws in Microsoft systems

Elastic Security Labs has uncovered serious security vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Smart App Control and SmartScreen, posing risks of undetected cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
New BITSLOTH backdoor uncovered, leverages BITS for C2 comms
Cybersecurity

New BITSLOTH backdoor uncovered, leverages BITS for C2 comms

Elastic Security Labs has uncovered BITSLOTH, a sophisticated Windows backdoor leveraging BITS for covert command-and-control, found in a South American Foreign Ministry breach.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Elastic discovers new attack vector in Microsoft Management Console
Malware

Elastic discovers new attack vector in Microsoft Management Console

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GrimResource, a new attack technique exploiting the Microsoft Management Console, allowing full code execution with minimal security alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Elastic unveils guide on securing large language models
Generative AI

Elastic unveils guide on securing large language models

Elastic's new LLM Safety Assessment report offers crucial guidelines for secure Large Language Model deployments, addressing rising cybersecurity risks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Exclusive: Why Elastic continues to see positive momentum
Generative AI

Exclusive: Why Elastic continues to see positive momentum

Gavin Jones, Area VP for ANZ at Elastic, the leading search analytics firm, shares insights on its strategic direction and technological advancements.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
New threat report reveals true dominance of ransomware
Malware

New threat report reveals true dominance of ransomware

Increases in ransomware, commercial off-the-shelf malware, and attacks against cloud service providers create new challenges for cybersecurity teams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023
A third of cyberattacks in the cloud leverage credential access
Cloud Security

A third of cyberattacks in the cloud leverage credential access

A new report has revealed adversary success in identity theft indicates default cloud security controls are ineffective at preventing attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2022

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Harrods cyber attack spotlights retailer risk amid cutbacks
Ransomware

Harrods cyber attack spotlights retailer risk amid cutbacks

The recent cyber attack on Harrods highlights rising cyber threats to retailers, linked to economic pressures potentially weakening security defences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025