Cybersecurity Headlines Iran boosts cyberattacks, VENON targets Brazilian banks, England Hockey investigates breach
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Mar 13, 2026 Coverage of state-linked cybercriminal collaboration and how nations are outsourcing operations. A deep dive into a new Rust-based malware campaign hitting dozens of Brazilian banks. Reporting on a claimed ransomware data theft tied to a national sports body. Stories about SEO-poisoned fake VPNs, AI-assisted malware development, and an international takedown of a proxy network.
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Iran Blends State Actors With Cybercrime
- Iran is blending state APTs with cybercriminal tools to obscure operations and increase capability.
- Checkpoint found groups like Void Manticore using Radamathis InfoStealer and buying malware or access from underground markets.
Defend Against Venon With Window Monitoring
- Watch for DLL sideloading and fake overlays when defending Brazilian banking users against Venon malware.
Respond To England Hockey Ransom Claims Proactively
- Treat the AI Lock Gang ransom claim as a potential double extortion incident and increase phishing awareness among players.