threat actor
Coverage of threat actor in the Nexus archive.
- Hackers backdoor Jscrambler npm package with infostealer malware
A threat actor published a malicious version of the Jscrambler npm package, which was downloaded almost 1,500 times. Jscrambler, a client-side web security company, disclosed the breach.
- Accenture confirms breach after hacker offers stolen data for sale
Accenture confirmed a security breach after a threat actor claimed to have stolen 35 GB of source code and other data from the company.
- Global Stock Exchange Hit by Monthslong Email Campaign
A global stock exchange was targeted in a months-long email campaign where a threat actor accessed an influential finance executive's email inbox using legitimate Windows tools. The attack exploited native system functionalities to maintain persistent access.
- AI-built ransomware toolkit automates EDR evasion, AD discovery
A threat actor is using an AI-built ransomware toolkit that automates Active Directory discovery and helps evade endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
- Cruise giant Carnival confirms data breach affecting nearly 6 million people
Cruise company Carnival confirmed a data breach affecting nearly 6 million people, with a threat actor gaining access to its IT environment through a compromised employee account. The attacker copied personal information from Carnival's systems by the end of April.