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Welcome to the Abatis Blog — your gateway to expert perspectives, practical guidance, and the latest developments in cybersecurity. Here, we share thought leadership, company news, threat intelligence, and real-world strategies to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Whether you're a seasoned security professional or just curious about better protection, you’ll find something valuable here.

  • A cyberespionage group believed to be linked to the Iranian government has been using a new malware implant called BellaCiao to infect Microsoft Exchange Servers. BellaCiao acts as a dropper for additional payloads and communicates with attackers via DNS queries that encode commands into IP addresses. The group, known as Charming Kitten, APT35, or Phosphorus, is believed to be operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and is known for customizing attacks for each victim. The malware binary contains hardcoded information such as company name, custom subdomains, and IP addresses, and the attackers organize their victims into folders by country code. Charming Kitten has been targeting US critical infrastructure, including seaports, energy companies, transit systems, and a major utility and gas entity since late 2021.


  • According to a recent report by cyber risk intelligence firm Black Kite, ransomware attacks have seen a major resurgence from April 2022 to March 2023. The report highlights that the number of victims in March 2023 was almost double that of April 2022. This surge in ransomware attacks is attributed to the exploitation of vulnerabilities in third-party vendors by ransomware groups. Companies are advised to monitor their extended ecosystem continuously for susceptibility indicators and risk warning signs.


  • The ability to manage money competently is especially valuable quality in the conditions of financial crisis, when the purchasing power of the population is shrinking, inflation is rising, and currency exchange rates are completely unpredictable. Below are the common mistakes related to money affairs along with financial planning advice to help manage your own finances properly.