CountLoader: New Multi‑Version Loader Fuels Russian Ransomware Operations

CountLoader: New Multi‑Version Loader Fuels Russian Ransomware Operations Overview of the discovery Security researchers have identified a new malware loader, tracked as “CountLoader,” that is being used by Russian-affiliated threat actors to deliver post‑exploitation tools and remote access malware. According to published reporting, CountLoader has been observed distributing Cobalt Strike, AdaptixC2, and a remote access…

TA558 Deploys Venom RAT Using AI-Generated Scripts Against Hotels in Brazil and Spanish-Speaking Markets

TA558 Deploys Venom RAT Using AI-Generated Scripts Against Hotels in Brazil and Spanish-Speaking Markets Overview Russian security vendor Kaspersky has attributed a fresh campaign to the threat actor tracked as TA558 that delivered multiple remote access trojans (RATs), including Venom RAT, to breach hotels in Brazil and other Spanish-speaking markets. Kaspersky observed the activity in…