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Our cyber threat analysts detected and explored a number of malware campaigns this January. Here are the three most dangerous attacks dissected with the aid of ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox and Threat Intelligence Lookup.  Fake YouTube links redirect users to phishing pages  Original post on X  Using the Uniform Resource Identifier authority (URI), phishers obfuscate links […]

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Ransomware attacks have become a relentless threat to the healthcare sector, exposing sensitive patient data, disrupting life-saving treatments, and placing lives at risk. With healthcare systems underfunded and critical infrastructure vulnerable, cybercriminals find this sector an easy and lucrative target.  In recent years, ransomware attacks have not only caused financial losses but have also shaken […]

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Lost documents, stolen code, exposed customer data, and a falling stock price are all common consequences of just one click on a ransomware file. To avoid this problem, you need proper security tools and, most importantly, knowledge of how ransomware attacks are carried out.  This quick guide will explain how ransomware works and the simple […]

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The growing dependence on digital technology of modern businesses makes them vulnerable to cyber threats. For three years in a row, manufacturing has stayed the sector most targeted by cyberattacks, IBM reports. Industrial companies suffered from more than 25% of security incidents recorded last year, the majority of them being ransomware attacks. Investing in comprehensive […]

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Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mauro on X. Recently, during October and November, we observed a rise in North Korean activity employing a well-known and distinctive technique: staging job interview processes to spread multiple malware families. This signature technique was […]

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2024 has been an eventful year in the world of cybersecurity, with new trends emerging and malware families evolving at an alarming rate. Our analysis highlights the most prevalent malware families, types, and TTPs of the year, giving you a snapshot of the changing threat landscape.  This report is based on the analysis of 4,001,036 […]

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Every ticking second is a chance for cyber threats to creep in.  For businesses, the stakes couldn’t be higher. One malicious email opened by an employee, and the malware can spread across office computers faster than mushrooms after rain. The consequences? Lost data, financial damage, and a hit to your company’s reputation.  To stop these […]

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Pivoting in cyber threat intelligence refers to using one piece of data to find and explore related information and expand your understanding of a threat. It lets you discover hidden connections between indicators of compromise and find potential vulnerabilities before they are exploited.   Why pivoting matters  Cyber threat intelligence concentrates on indicators of compromise, IOCs. […]

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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on June 11, 2024, and updated on January 9, 2025. The ANY.RUN Threat Intelligence Feeds provide data on the known indicators of compromise: malicious IPs, URLs, domains, files, and ports.    The data is collected and pre-processed from public malware and phishing samples analyzed by our community of […]

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As we wrap up 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on what an incredible year it’s been for ANY.RUN. Together, we’ve achieved so much: breaking barriers, improving tools, and working side by side with you, our amazing community of cybersecurity heroes.  From big product launches to small tweaks that make a huge difference, everything […]

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Can you believe 2024 has come to an end? As we prepare to step into 2025, we’re excited to share key updates on the cybersecurity front from Q4. The last three months were anything but quiet—new threats emerged, familiar ones evolved, and cybercriminals kept raising the stakes.  At ANY.RUN, we’ve been monitoring these shifts every […]

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As we wrap up 2024, we’re excited to share the final release notes of the year, and they’re packed with updates you’re going to love!  This December, we’ve shared some great news with our ANY.RUN community. From new wildcards and search operators in TI Lookup to the launch of our MISP instance and an upgraded […]

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The cybersecurity research team of ANY.RUN found and analyzed a bunch of emerging threats with the help of our mighty Interactive Sandbox and Threat Intelligence Lookup. We’ve been sharing their findings via X and in our blog. Here is a summary on the most interesting insights from December 2024. Phishing Campaigns targeting Microsoft’s Azure Blob […]

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It’s December, and it’s high time to tell Santa how good girls and boys we’ve been at ANY.RUN. It’s time to reap acknowledgment from the industry, the community, and the customers. Here are the major tech awards we’ve received in 2024 as cybersecurity experts.   Cybersecurity Excellence Awards from Cybersecurity Insiders We nailed it in the […]

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Recently, DFIR consultant & content creator/educator Steven from the YouTube channel MyDFIR released a new video showing how DFIR professionals can leverage the ANY.RUN Sandbox to efficiently analyze malware and extract actionable intelligence.   The video provides a step-by-step guide on investigating real-world threats, including how to quickly identify and analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and […]

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As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life (October 2025), organizations are facing the need to adjust their security infrastructure to be better aligned with Windows 11. A malware sandbox, an isolated environment for analyzing malicious files and URLs, is a key tool for this transition. Here are the benefits of deploying a Windows 11 sandbox and […]

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ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence (TI) feeds provide an invaluable solution for organizations seeking to detect and mitigate the latest malware and phishing campaigns, attacks, and cybercriminal tactics. But what exactly is inside these feeds, and how can they help companies strengthen their cybersecurity? Let’s dive into the details. What Are ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Feeds? ANY.RUN’s Threat […]

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As cybersecurity threats grow more sophisticated, collaboration becomes a cornerstone of effective defense strategies. This is where MISP, an open-source threat intelligence sharing platform, comes into play.   Recognizing its value, we are excited to announce the launch of our own MISP instance, enabling users to access and use indicators of compromise (IOCs) from ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence […]

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Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mostafa ElSheimy, a malware reverse engineer and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mostafa on X and LinkedIn.  In this malware analysis report, we will delve into Nova, a newly discovered fork of the Snake Keylogger family. This variant has been observed employing even more sophisticated tactics, signaling the continued […]

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The manufacturing industry has long been a target of cybercriminals. While data encryption has been a prevalent tactic in recent years, threat actors are now increasingly focusing on stealing sensitive information and gaining control over critical infrastructure.   One of the latest campaigns on record involves the use of Lumma and Amadey malware.  Campaign Uses Fake […]

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