Researchers at Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) say the number of advanced threat actors using Ukraine war-related themes in cyberattacks went up in April with a surge in malware attacks targeting critical infrastructure.
Hubble Technology Banks $9 Million for Asset Visibility Platform
An early-stage Virginia startup has banked $9 million in venture capital funding to build an “agentless technology asset visibility” aimed at disrupting the asset management space.
Chinese Hackers Abuse Cybersecurity Products for Malware Execution
Researchers at cybersecurity firm SentinelOne have observed a Chinese hacking group taking a trial-and-error approach to abusing antivirus applications for the sideloading of malicious DLLs.
Vulnerabilities Allow Hijacking of Most Ransomware to Prevent File Encryption
A researcher has shown how a type of vulnerability affecting many ransomware families can be exploited to control the malware and terminate it before it can encrypt files on compromised systems.
Cyberespionage Group Targeting M&A, Corporate Transactions Personnel
Security researchers at Mandiant are documenting the discovery of a new hacking group focused on cyberespionage targeting employees responsible for corporate development, large corporate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
Traceable AI Snags $60M for API Security Tech
Traceable AI, a startup building technology to reduce attack surfaces in APIs, has banked a new $60 million funding round that values the company at $450 million.
Russian Cyberspies Target Diplomats With New Malware
Russian cyberespionage group APT29 has been observed using new malware and techniques in phishing campaigns targeting diplomatic organizations in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Mandiant reports.
New Black Basta Ransomware Possibly Linked to Conti Group

A new ransomware operation named Black Basta has targeted at least a dozen companies and some researchers believe there may be a connection to the notorious Conti group.
New ‘Bumblebee’ Malware Loader Used by Several Cybercrime Groups
Cybersecurity companies have analyzed “Bumblebee,” a relatively new custom malware downloader that appears to have been used by several cybercrime groups.
Fleet Raises $20M for Endpoint Visibility Technology
Fleet, an endpoint visibility technology vendor with open-source roots, has attracted $20 million in new funding at a valuation in the range of $100 million.












