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A malware tactic named ‘hunter-killer’ is growing, based on an analysis of more than 600,000 malware samples. This may become the standard approach for advanced attacks.  There has been a notable rise in a malware tactic referred to as ‘hunter-killer’ malware. The name comes from modern submarine warfare: submarines remain hidden until they strike. The use of hunter-killer malware grew over 2023, and it is expected to continue growing. 

There is a surge in ultra-evasive, highly aggressive malwar

As we enter the age of the software-defined automobile, especially those with electric drivetrains, we’re facing unprecedented risk from cyberattacks, say a wide coterie of experts. According to the Israel-based Upstream firm, from 2019 to 2023 disclosed cybersecurity incidents in the automotive and mobility space increased by more than 50%, with 295 such occurrences in 2023.  Some 64% of these attacks were executed by “bad hat actors” with malevolent intent, the report said. And 65% of deep and