AI adoption in the enterprise world is skyrocketing, yet it brings a major risk—data security. Many employees are turning to external AI tools like ChatGPT to draft documents, analyze data, and streamline work. While these tools offer convenience, they also expose organizations to data theft, accidental leaks, and compliance violations. [...]
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, threats have become more sophisticated, more targeted, and more relentless. Recently, Mjolnir Security found itself in the midst of a complex investigation that echoed the tension and urgency of a Terminator movie. Much like Sarah Connor being pursued by an unstoppable force, ten credit ...
Background and History BlackSuit ransomware, a rebranded version of the infamous Royal ransomware, emerged in May 2023. This strategic rebranding was an attempt to evade intensified law enforcement scrutiny. Originating from the notorious Conti ransomware gang, BlackSuit quickly targeted high-profile sectors such as healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure, causing widespread ...
In the realm of cyber threats, two names have emerged in recent times that have been causing a stir in the cybersecurity community: Amadey and PrivateLoader. Both are associated with a sophisticated malware called “Sock5Systemz”. In this post, we delve deep into the mechanics of these malwares, their Tactics, Techniques, ...
In the realm of cybersecurity, one term has been gaining significant attention over the past few years – Business Email Compromise (BEC). BEC scams have quietly become a powerful tool for cybercriminals, resulting in significant financial losses for businesses globally. It’s high time we scrutinize this threat, understand its implications, ...
Introduction For years, Mjolnir Security’s team of Intelligence analysts has diligently monitored malware and cyber threats impacting Canadian businesses and infrastructure. Recently, we’ve noticed a shift in the malware landscape, with Emotet and Trickbot taking a step back as Qakbot emerges as a dominant threat. In this blog post, we ...
Introduction Incident response and compromise assessments are essential practices in maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture. As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations need cutting-edge tools to stay ahead of malicious actors. This is where the partnership between Mjolnir Security and Nextron Systems comes into play. By leveraging the THOR tool ...
Introduction In 2022, a leading healthcare organization with operations in the United States and Canada experienced a major data breach. The attackers gained unauthorized access to the organization’s systems and potentially compromised the protected health information (PHI) of thousands of patients. Mjolnir Security, a top-tier cybersecurity firm, was engaged to ...
Qakbot Malware Attacks Resurrected By Black Basta Hacker Collective Qakbot Malware Utilized as a Means of Cyber Extortion in Canada Qakbot malware and ransomware attacks have soared across the globe as a new hacker group known as “Black Basta” has targeted a number of Canadian corporations. Qakbot ransomware sometimes referred ...
This is a live tracker depicting Emotet and Trickbot beaconing as we track it in real time using our sensors around the world. Your browser does not support iframes.
AI adoption in the enterprise world is skyrocketing, yet it brings a major risk—data security. Many employees are turning to external AI tools like ChatGPT to draft documents, analyze data, and streamline work. While these tools offer convenience, they also expose organizations to data theft, accidental leaks, and compliance violations. [...]
