NANOREMOTE, cousin of FINALDRAFT
The fully-featured backdoor we call NANOREMOTE shares characteristics with malware described in REF7707 and is similar to the FINALDRAFT implant.
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Seeking symmetry during ATT&CK® season: How to harness today’s diverse analyst and tester landscape to paint a security masterpiece
Interpreting the vast cybersecurity vendor landscape through the lens of industry analysts and testing authorities can immensely enhance your cyber-resilience.
The Fragile Lock: Novel Bypasses For SAML Authentication
TLDR This post shows how to achieve a full authentication bypass in the Ruby and PHP SAML ecosystem by exploiting several parser-level inconsistencies: inclu...
The big catch: How whaling attacks target top executives
Is your organization’s senior leadership vulnerable to a cyber-harpooning? Learn how to keep them safe.
Automating detection tuning requests with Kibana cases
Learn how to automate detection rule tuning requests in Elastic Security. This guide shows how to add custom fields to Cases, create a rule to detect tuning ...
Phishing, privileges and passwords: Why identity is critical to improving cybersecurity posture
Identity is effectively the new network boundary. It must be protected at all costs.
MuddyWater: Snakes by the riverbank
MuddyWater targets critical infrastructure in Israel and Egypt, relying on custom malware, improved tactics, and a predictable playbook
Oversharing is not caring: What’s at stake if your employees post too much online
From LinkedIn to X, GitHub to Instagram, there are plenty of opportunities to share work-related information. But posting could also get your company into tr...
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – November 2025 edition
Data exposure by top AI companies, the Akira ransomware haul, Operation Endgame against major malware families, and more of this month's cybersecurity news
What parents should know to protect their children from doxxing
Online disagreements among young people can easily spiral out of control. Parents need to understand what’s at stake.
Influencers in the crosshairs: How cybercriminals are targeting content creators
Social media influencers can provide reach and trust for scams and malware distribution. Robust account protection is key to stopping the fraudsters.
MDR is the answer – now, what’s the question?
Why your business needs the best-of-breed combination of technology and human expertise
The OSINT advantage: Find your weak spots before attackers do
Here’s how open-source intelligence helps trace your digital footprint and uncover your weak points, plus a few essential tools to connect the dots
PlushDaemon compromises network devices for adversary-in-the-middle attacks
ESET researchers have discovered a network implant used by the China-aligned PlushDaemon APT group to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks
What if your romantic AI chatbot can’t keep a secret?
Does your chatbot know too much? Here's why you should think twice before you tell your AI companion everything.
RONINGLOADER: DragonBreath’s New Path to PPL Abuse
Elastic Security Labs uncovers RONINGLOADER, a multi-stage loader deploying DragonBreath’s updated gh0st RAT variant. The campaign weaponizes signed drivers,...
How password managers can be hacked – and how to stay safe
Look no further to learn how cybercriminals could try to crack your vault and how you can keep your logins safe
Introducing HTTP Anomaly Rank
HTTP Anomaly Rank If you've ever used Burp Intruder or Turbo Intruder, you'll be familiar with the ritual of manually digging through thousands of responses ...
Why shadow AI could be your biggest security blind spot
From unintentional data leakage to buggy code, here’s why you should care about unsanctioned AI use in your company
In memoriam: David Harley
Former colleagues and friends remember the cybersecurity researcher, author, and mentor whose work bridged the human and technical sides of security