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HopStrem AdwareWhile making a routine inspection of rogue websites, our researchers discovered a deceptive webpage promoting the HopStrem browser extension. It promises to improve users' browsing experience by removing pop-ups and other ads. After installing HopStrem onto our test machine, we determined that this piece of software operates as adware. Adware may require certain conditions to be met to work (i.e., display advertisements on visited we...
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APT Groups on the MarchIt has been a bust week for advanced persistent threat (APT) groups if the cyber threat news cycle is anything to go off of. APT27, APT29, and Lazarus Group have all made the headlines on various platforms within a few days of one another. While this should not be read as a ramping up of activity precipitating a massive offensive, the developments highlight new capabilities and tactics used by each group that warrants further investigation. ...
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