[Krebs on Security] U.S. Hacks QakBot, Quietly Removes Botnet Infections

Krebs on Security has posted a new item. The U.S. government today announced a coordinated crackdown against QakBot, a complex malware family used by multiple cybercrime groups to lay the groundwork for ransomware infections. The international law enforcement operation involved seizing control over the botnet's online infrastructure, and quietly removing the Qakbot malware from tens of thousands of infected Microsoft Windows computer systems. Please use the link above to continue reading this posting. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A robust vendor management program isn’t just required by compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. It’s also a critical part of a holistic trust management strategy. Implementing a vendor management program, however, has become more complex and challenging with the proliferation of SaaS tools and shadow IT. And many overstretched security teams are being asked to do more with less. This free guide from Vanta, the market-leading trust management platform, brings together perspectives from the frontlines of vendor security management. Get insights from security and compliance leaders on how to proactively manage third-party vendor risk while dealing with challenges like limited resources and repetitive manual processes. Download it here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, BrianKrebs P.S. You may manage your subscription here: