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Author: Pietro Melillo

Pietro Melillo

Head of the Dark Lab group. A Computer Engineer specialised in Cyber Security with a deep passion for Hacking and technology, currently CISO of WURTH Italia, he was responsible for Cyber Threat Intelligence & Dark Web analysis services at IBM, carries out research and teaching activities on Cyber Threat Intelligence topics at the University of Sannio, as a Ph.D, author of scientific papers and development of tools to support cybersecurity activities.
Leads the CTI Team "RHC DarkLab"

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Areas of Expertise Cyber Threat Intelligence, Ransomware, National Security, Training

Cambridge University Press & Assessment Ends Up in the DLS of INC Ransomware

In a recent cyberattack, the cybercriminal group known as "INC Ransomware" declared that they had breached the systems of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, employing a double extortion strategy. This...
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Identified a POC for the CVE-2024-34102 Vulnerability in Magento / Adobe Commerce

Recently, a Proof of Concept (POC) for a vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-34102, which affects the Magento and Adobe Commerce e-commerce platforms, has been found online. This vulnerability, detected by security...
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Cyberpunk 2077: Source Code Stolen?

A malicious actor has claimed to have obtained access to the complete source code of Cyberpunk 2077, the famous role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red. If confirmed, this claim...
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Natohub claims attack on NATO’s COI. Potential data loss of 362 members

A malicious actor released sensitive data (presumably) belonging to COI Cooperation Portal, a sharing and collaborative environmente for non classified NATO documents. This comprehensive portal is dedicated to supporting NATO...
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Xehook Stealer: The Rise and Sale of a Formidable Stealer Malware

Introduction Xehook Stealer is a sophisticated malware targeting Windows operating systems, first discovered in January 2024. Within a year, Xehook has rapidly gained notoriety for its advanced data collection capabilities...
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DataLeak Microsoft: 4GB of Microsoft PlayReady Code Made Public!

On June 11, a Microsoft engineer inadvertently made 4GB of internal code related to Microsoft PlayReady public. The information leak occurred on the Microsoft Developer Community, a forum dedicated to...
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WordPress: Five Plugins Found with Malicious Code

On June 24, 2024, Wordfence revealed a supply chain attack on WordPress plugins, leading to the compromise of five plugins with malicious code. The affected plugins are: Social Warfare (versions...
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Julian Assange Free! Freedom Reclaimed After Five Years of Detention

London, June 25, 2024 - Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, was released yesterday from the maximum-security Belmarsh prison after spending 1901 days in detention. The news was announced by...
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BlackByte: The Return of the Gang after a few months of inactivity

In recent years, the cybersecurity landscape has been marked by ongoing ransomware attacks , with criminal groups constantly evolving to evade defenses. One such group, known as BlackByte, recently returned to action...
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Presumed Cyber Attack on Zerto: Not for Financial or Espionage Purposes but for Political Reasons

Recently, Handala, a malicious actor, posted on a well-known dark web forum, claiming a cyber attack against Zerto, a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). Zerto is renowned for its...
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