The FLINT Report: July 9 | Protecting Against Infostealer Malware, Harnessing AI and OSINT, and Black Hat USA

Understanding and Protecting Against Infostealer Malware: A Comprehensive Guide

Over the past seven years, Flashpoint has seen a rise in infostealer malware due to its simplicity, availability, and low cost. This guide provides essential steps to protect your organization, including implementing targeted security measures, monitoring for stolen logs, and leveraging advanced threat intelligence. Discover how Flashpoint's comprehensive solutions can help you stay ahead of emerging threats and safeguard your critical assets.

What proactive strategies can organizations implement to fortify their defenses against infostealers? Read the full blog to learn more.

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Upcoming Webinar: Harnessing AI and OSINT for Enhanced Threat Intelligence

Register to attend our upcoming webinar on Tuesday, July 16, where we will explore the pivotal convergence between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and intelligence operations. This integration is redefining how we gather, analyze, and utilize information.

During the webinar, we’ll delve into AI’s transformative impact on threats and threat intelligence operations, examining its capabilities, challenges, and future trajectories.

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Interested in Meeting 1:1 at Black Hat?

Flashpoint is a proud sponsor at Black Hat this year. Meet with us to learn how Flashpoint Threat Intelligence can help your organization. Request a meeting, and we will be in touch to set up a time to meet.

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What Are “Logs” and Their Importance in Cybersecurity

Logs are crucial for troubleshooting, compliance, and security, but in the wrong hands, they can be exploited by threat actors. Logs include login credentials, autofill information, and stored passwords—which are often the targets for infostealers. If compromised, logs can lead to unauthorized access, credential stuffing attacks, and data exfiltration.

Discover how Flashpoint helps security teams stay ahead of cyber threats and safeguard critical data. Learn how to protect your organization by monitoring illicit marketplaces and leveraging comprehensive threat intelligence.

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Four Members of Notorious Cybercrime Group ‘FIN9’ Charged for Roles in Attacking U.S. Companies

Four Vietnamese nationals were charged for their roles in computer intrusions that caused over $71 million in losses. The defendants, members of the cybercrime group FIN9, hacked U.S. companies from May 2018 to October 2021, stealing non-public information, employee benefits, and funds. They accessed networks through phishing and supply chain attacks, then exfiltrated data and re-directed employee benefits like gift cards.

Read the full indictment to learn how FIN9 used stolen information to mask their identities and create fraudulent cryptocurrency exchange accounts. Click the link below to learn more.

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