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This entry explores how the Chain of Thought reasoning in the DeepSeek-R1 AI model can be susceptible to prompt attacks, insecure output generation, and sensitive data theft.

In this blog entry, we discuss how the Black Basta and Cactus ransomware groups utilized the BackConnect malware to maintain persistent control and exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised machines.

In this blog, we discuss about how Shadowpad is being used to deploy a new undetected ransomware family. They deploy the malware exploiting weak passwords and bypassing multi-factor authentication

Our Threat Hunting team discusses Earth Preta’s latest technique, in which the APT group leverages MAVInject and Setup Factory to deploy payloads, bypass ESET antivirus, and maintain control over compromised systems.

This blog post details our analysis of an SEO manipulation campaign targeting Asia. We also share recommendations that can help enterprises proactively secure their environment.

The Trend ZDI team offers an analysis on how CVE-2025-0411, a zero-day vulnerability in 7-Zip, was actively exploited to target Ukrainian organizations in a SmokeLoader campaign involving homoglyph attacks.

Native sensors vs. integrations in XDR: Native sensors offer faster deployment, real-time detection, and deeper visibility, while integrations may add complexity and delays. Learn how to optimize your XDR strategy for improved security.

XDR is reshaping cybersecurity by unifying and enhancing SIEM and SOAR capabilities into a single platform. It addresses alert fatigue, improves incident correlation, simplifies operations, and enhances efficiency for SOC teams.

XDR is reshaping cybersecurity by unifying and enhancing SIEM and SOAR capabilities into a single platform. It addresses alert fatigue, improves incident correlation, simplifies operations, and enhances efficiency for SOC teams.

Network Detection and Response (NDR) is no longer a 'nice-to-have'—it’s essential. NDR complements EDR, accelerates incident response, and enhances visibility, making it a critical tool for modern cybersecurity strategies and service providers.

The Managed XDR team investigated a sophisticated campaign distributing Lumma Stealer through GitHub, where attackers leveraged the platform's release infrastructure to deliver malware such as SectopRAT, Vidar, and Cobeacon.

ASRM transforms cyber insurance underwriting by integrating real-time risk assessments, advanced tools (NDR, EDR, Cloud Security, MDR), and proactive mitigation strategies to improve accuracy, reduce claims, and build trust.

Trend’s support reaffirms dedication to safeguarding products and customers

This article explains the invisible prompt injection, including how it works, an attack scenario, and how users can protect themselves.

Since the end of 2024, we have been continuously monitoring large-scale DDoS attacks orchestrated by an IoT botnet exploiting vulnerable IoT devices such as wireless routers and IP cameras.

This blog discusses a web shell intrusion incident where attackers abused the IIS worker to exfiltrate stolen data.

This blog discusses a web shell intrusion incident where attackers abused the IIS worker to exfiltrate stolen data.

This blog discusses a web shell intrusion incident where attackers abused the IIS worker to exfiltrate stolen data.

Trend surveyed 750 cybersecurity professionals in 49 countries to learn more about the state of cybersecurity, from job pressures to the need for more advanced tools. Explore what cloud security engineers teams had to say.

Our research shows how attackers use platforms like YouTube to spread fake installers via trusted hosting services, employing encryption to evade detection and steal sensitive browser data.