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April 2023’s Most Wanted Malware: Qbot Launches Substantial Malspam Campaign and Mirai Makes its Return

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Last month, researchers uncovered a substantial Qbot malspam campaign distributed through malicious PDF files attached to emails seen in multiple languages.

Key Points: 
  • Last month, researchers uncovered a substantial Qbot malspam campaign distributed through malicious PDF files attached to emails seen in multiple languages.
  • Researchers found instances of the malspam being sent in multiple different languages, which means organizations can be targeted worldwide.
  • Last month also saw the return of Mirai, one of the most popular IoT malwares.
  • This latest campaign follows an extensive report published by Check Point Research (CPR) on the prevalence of IOT attacks .

March 2023’s Most Wanted Malware: New Emotet Campaign Bypasses Microsoft Blocks to Distribute Malicious OneNote Files

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Last month, researchers uncovered a new malware campaign for Emotet Trojan, which rose to become the second most prevalent malware last month.

Key Points: 
  • Last month, researchers uncovered a new malware campaign for Emotet Trojan, which rose to become the second most prevalent malware last month.
  • As reported earlier this year, Emotet attackers have been exploring alternative ways to distribute malicious files since Microsoft announced they will block macros from office files .
  • In the latest campaign, the attackers have adopted a new strategy of sending spam emails containing a malicious OneNote file.
  • The attackers then use the gathered information to expand the reach of the campaign and facilitate future attacks.

December 2022’s Most Wanted Malware: Glupteba Entering Top Ten and Qbot in First Place

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Friday, January 13, 2023

Last month saw Glupteba Malware, an ambitious blockchain-enabled Trojan botnet, return to the top ten list for the first time since July 2022, moving into eighth place.

Key Points: 
  • Last month saw Glupteba Malware, an ambitious blockchain-enabled Trojan botnet, return to the top ten list for the first time since July 2022, moving into eighth place.
  • Although Google managed to cause major disruption to Glupteba operations in December 2021, it seems to have sprung back into action.
  • This means that a Glupteba infection could lead to a ransomware infection, data breach, or other security incidents.
  • Glupteba is also designed to steal user credentials and session cookies from infected machines.

LONGi Stresses Energy Equity and Environmental Sustainability at COP27 Solutions Day

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

LONGi has consistently contributed to the transformation of clean energy and low-carbon green development.

Key Points: 
  • LONGi has consistently contributed to the transformation of clean energy and low-carbon green development.
  • Speaking at the panel discussion, Dennis She shared his insights on the current situation and future prospects of renewable energy popularization.
  • In many parts of the world, solar energy has become the most economical energy."
  • Nowadays, renewable energy has become an economic power and it is unreasonable to continue providing fossil energy subsidies.

LONGi Stresses Energy Equity and Environmental Sustainability at COP27 Solutions Day

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

LONGi has consistently contributed to the transformation of clean energy and low-carbon green development.

Key Points: 
  • LONGi has consistently contributed to the transformation of clean energy and low-carbon green development.
  • In many parts of the world, solar energy has become the most economical energy."
  • Nowadays, renewable energy has become an economic power and it is unreasonable to continue providing fossil energy subsidies.
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3D Printing Market Expected to Reach $94.0 Billion, Globally, By 2030 at 22.1% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Monday, April 4, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "3D Printing Market by Technology (Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM), and Others), Application (Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Defense, Education & Research, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030". According to the report, the global 3D printing industry generated $13.2 billion in 2020, and is estimated to reach $94.0 billion by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 22.1% from 2021 to 2030.

Key Points: 
  • According to the report, the global 3D printing industry generated $13.2 billion in 2020, and is estimated to reach $94.0 billion by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 22.1% from 2021 to 2030.
  • Reduced manufacturing cost and downtime in processes, surge in government investments in 3D printing projects, and ease in development of customized products drive the growth of the global 3D printing market.
  • However, lack of standard process control, limited availability, and high cost related to 3D printing materials restrain the market growth.
  • The surge in penetration of 3D printing solutions in the healthcare sector during the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a positive impact on the global 3D printing market.

3D Printing Market Expected to Reach $94.0 Billion, Globally, By 2030 at 22.1% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Monday, April 4, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "3D Printing Market by Technology (Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM), and Others), Application (Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Defense, Education & Research, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030". According to the report, the global 3D printing industry generated $13.2 billion in 2020, and is estimated to reach $94.0 billion by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 22.1% from 2021 to 2030.

Key Points: 
  • According to the report, the global 3D printing industry generated $13.2 billion in 2020, and is estimated to reach $94.0 billion by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 22.1% from 2021 to 2030.
  • Reduced manufacturing cost and downtime in processes, surge in government investments in 3D printing projects, and ease in development of customized products drive the growth of the global 3D printing market.
  • However, lack of standard process control, limited availability, and high cost related to 3D printing materials restrain the market growth.
  • The surge in penetration of 3D printing solutions in the healthcare sector during the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a positive impact on the global 3D printing market.

Pandemic leads to lasting change in teaching methods across European countries Rackspace Technology research reveals

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The number of digital applications being used in the classroom has grown dramatically within the last two years since the pandemic began.

Key Points: 
  • The number of digital applications being used in the classroom has grown dramatically within the last two years since the pandemic began.
  • For example, nearly a third (31%) of respondents said that their use of social media for study support groups has increased.
  • However, not all feel well equipped to manage this change, says Donald Dunsmore, Director, Education & Research for EMEA at Rackspace Technology.
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February 2022’s Most Wanted Malware: Emotet Remains Number One While Trickbot Slips Even Further Down the Index

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Researchers report that Emotet is still the most prevalent malware, impacting 5% of organizations worldwide, while Trickbot has slipped even further down the index into sixth place.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers report that Emotet is still the most prevalent malware, impacting 5% of organizations worldwide, while Trickbot has slipped even further down the index into sixth place.
  • During the past few weeks, however, Check Point Research, has noted no new Trickbot campaigns and the malware now ranks sixth in the index.
  • This could be due in part to some Trickbot members joining the Conti ransomware group, as suggested in the recent Conti data leak.
  • Emotet, once used as a banking Trojan, has recently been used as a distributer to other malware or malicious campaigns.