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Cisco addresses a critical privilege escalation bug in Meeting Management

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:17:44 +0000

Cisco addressed a critical flaw in its Meeting Management that could allow it to gain administrator privileges on vulnerable instances. Cisco released security updates to fix a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-20156 (CVSS score of 9.9) affecting its Meeting Management. A remote, authenticated attacker can exploit the vulnerability to gain administrator privileges on affected instances. […]

U.S. President Donald Trump granted a “full and unconditional pardon” to Ross Ulbricht, Silk Road creator

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:17:43 +0000

Donald Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, creator of the notorious dark web, drug marketplace Silk Road , after 11 years in prison. Donald Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road, who was convicted in 2015 for narcotics and money-laundering conspiracy and sentenced to life. In October 2013, the FBI shut down the popular black market Silk […]

Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 Day 1: organizers awarded $382,750 for 16 zero-days

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:01:27 +0000

Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) announced that $380K was awarded on Day 1 of Pwn2Own Automotive 2025. Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) announced that over $380,000 was awarded on Day 1 of Pwn2Own Automotive 2025, a hacking contest that was held in Tokyo. In total, the organizers awarded $382,750 for 16 unique working […]

Two ransomware groups abuse Microsoft’s Office 365 platform to gain access to target organizations

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:48:33 +0000

Two ransomware groups exploiting Microsoft 365 services and default settings to target internal enterprise users. Sophos researchers started investigating two distinct clusters of activity, tracked as STAC5143 and STAC5777, in response to customer ransomware attacks in November and December 2024. Threat actors used their own Microsoft 365 tenants and exploited a default Teams setting allowing […]

Cloudflare blocked a record-breaking 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:33:37 +0000

Cloudflare announced that it has blocked a record-breaking 5.6 terabit-per-second (Tbps) distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. Cloudflare announced that during the week of Halloween 2024, it autonomously detected and blocked a 5.6 Terabit per second (Tbps) DDoS attack, which is the largest attack ever reported. The previous largest DDoS attack blocked by Cloudflare occurred in October […]

A 7-Zip bug allows to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) feature

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:15:46 +0000

A vulnerability in the 7-Zip file software allows attackers to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) Windows security feature. Attackers can exploit a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0411, in the free, open-source file archiver software 7-Zip to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) Windows security feature. Mark of the Web (MotW) is a security […]

Former CIA analyst pleaded guilty to leaking top-secret documents

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:25:25 +0000

A former CIA analyst, Asif William Rahman, pleaded guilty to leaking top-secret National Defense Information on social media in 2024. Asif William Rahman, a former CIA analyst with Top-Secret clearance since 2016, pleaded guilty to leaking classified information on social media in October 2024. Rahman has access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). On October 17, […]

New Mirai botnet variant Murdoc Botnet targets AVTECH IP cameras and Huawei HG532 routers

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:41:05 +0000

Researchers warn of a campaign exploiting AVTECH IP cameras and Huawei HG532 routers to create a Mirai botnet variant called Murdoc Botnet. Murdoc Botnet is a new Mirai botnet variant that targets vulnerabilities in AVTECH IP cameras and Huawei HG532 routers, the Qualys Threat Research Unit reported. The botnet has been active since at least […]

CERT-UA warned of scammers impersonating the agency using fake AnyDesk requests

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:34:59 +0000

CERT-UA warned of scammers impersonating the agency, using fake AnyDesk requests to conduct fraudulent security audits. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of cyber scams involving threat actors impersonating the agency by sending fraudulent AnyDesk connection requests under the guise of security audits. CERT-UA pointed out that it uses the software AnyDesk […]

Experts found multiple flaws in Mercedes-Benz infotainment system

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:57:58 +0000

Kaspersky researchers shared details about multiple vulnerabilities impacting the Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment system. Kaspersky published research findings on the first-generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system, specifically focusing on the Mercedes-Benz Head Unit. The researchers started from the results of another study conducted by KeenLab on the MBUX internals. The experts used a diagnostic software […]

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How to Eliminate Identity-Based Threats

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:50:00 +0530

Despite significant investments in advanced technologies and employee training programs, credential and user-based attacks remain alarmingly prevalent, accounting for 50-80% of enterprise breaches[1],[2]. While identity-based attacks continue to dominate as the leading cause of security incidents, the common approach to identity security threats is still threat reduction, implementing layers of

SonicWall Urges Immediate Patch for Critical CVE-2025-23006 Flaw Amid Likely Exploitation

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:54:00 +0530

SonicWall is alerting customers of a critical security flaw impacting its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series appliances that it said has been likely exploited in the wild as a zero-day. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-23006, is rated 9.8 out of a maximum of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system. "Pre-authentication deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability has been identified in the

New Research: The State of Web Exposure 2025

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:45:00 +0530

Are your websites leaking sensitive data? New research reveals that 45% of third-party apps access user info without proper authorization, and 53% of risk exposures in Retail are due to the excessive use of tracking tools. Learn how to uncover and mitigate these hidden threats and risks—download the full report here. New research by web exposure management specialist Reflectiz reveals several

QakBot-Linked BC Malware Adds Enhanced Remote Access and Data Gathering Features

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:13:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new BackConnect (BC) malware that has been developed by threat actors linked to the infamous QakBot loader. "BackConnect is a common feature or module utilized by threat actors to maintain persistence and perform tasks," Walmart's Cyber Intelligence team told The Hacker News. "The BackConnect(s) in use were 'DarkVNC' alongside the IcedID

Cisco Fixes Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw in Meeting Management (CVSS 9.9)

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:51:00 +0530

Cisco has released software updates to address a critical security flaw impacting Meeting Management that could permit a remote, authenticated attacker to gain administrator privileges on susceptible instances. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20156, carries a CVSS score of 9.9 out 10.0. It has been described as a privilege escalation flaw in the REST API of Cisco Meeting Management. "This

Trump Terminates DHS Advisory Committee Memberships, Disrupting Cybersecurity Review

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0530

The new Trump administration has terminated all memberships of advisory committees that report to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "In alignment with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) commitment to eliminating the misuse of resources and ensuring that DHS activities prioritize our national security, I am directing the termination of all current memberships on advisory

TRIPLESTRENGTH Hits Cloud for Cryptojacking, On-Premises Systems for Ransomware

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:05:00 +0530

Google on Wednesday shed light on a financially motivated threat actor named TRIPLESTRENGTH for its opportunistic targeting of cloud environments for cryptojacking and on-premise ransomware attacks. "This actor engaged in a variety of threat activity, including cryptocurrency mining operations on hijacked cloud resources and ransomware activity," the tech giant's cloud division said in its 11th

Hackers Exploit Zero-Day in cnPilot Routers to Deploy AIRASHI DDoS Botnet

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:23:00 +0530

Threat actors are exploiting an unspecified zero-day vulnerability in Cambium Networks cnPilot routers to deploy a variant of the AISURU botnet called AIRASHI to carry out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. According to QiAnXin XLab, the attacks have leveraged the security flaw since June 2024. Additional details about the shortcomings have been withheld to prevent further abuse. Some

Discover Hidden Browsing Threats: Free Risk Assessment for GenAI, Identity, Web, and SaaS Risks

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:01:00 +0530

As GenAI tools and SaaS platforms become a staple component in the employee toolkit, the risks associated with data exposure, identity vulnerabilities, and unmonitored browsing behavior have skyrocketed. Forward-thinking security teams are looking for security controls and strategies to address these risks, but they do not always know which risks to prioritize. In some cases, they might have

President Trump Pardons Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht After 11 Years in Prison

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0530

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday granted a "full and unconditional pardon" to Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the infamous Silk Road drug marketplace, after spending more than 11 years behind bars. "I just called the mother of Ross William Ulbricht to let her know that in honor of her and the Libertarian Movement, which supported me so strongly, it was my pleasure to have just signed a full

PlushDaemon APT Targets South Korean VPN Provider in Supply Chain Attack

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:19:00 +0530

A previously undocumented China-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group named PlushDaemon has been linked to a supply chain attack targeting a South Korean virtual private network (VPN) provider in 2023, according to new findings from ESET. "The attackers replaced the legitimate installer with one that also deployed the group's signature implant that we have named SlowStepper – a

Oracle Releases January 2025 Patch to Address 318 Flaws Across Major Products

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:55:00 +0530

Oracle is urging customers to apply its January 2025 Critical Patch Update (CPU) to address 318 new security vulnerabilities spanning its products and services. The most severe of the flaws is a bug in the Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Framework (CVE-2025-21556, CVSS score: 9.9) that could allow an attacker to seize control of susceptible instances. "Easily exploitable

Mirai Botnet Launches Record 5.6 Tbps DDoS Attack with 13,000+ IoT Devices

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:49:00 +0530

Web infrastructure and security company Cloudflare on Tuesday said it detected and blocked a 5.6 Terabit per second (Tbps) distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, the largest ever attack to be reported to date. The UDP protocol-based attack took place on October 29, 2024, targeting one of its customers, an unnamed internet service provider (ISP) from Eastern Asia. The activity originated

Mirai Variant Murdoc Botnet Exploits AVTECH IP Cameras and Huawei Routers

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:30:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a new large-scale campaign that exploits security flaws in AVTECH IP cameras and Huawei HG532 routers to rope the devices into a Mirai botnet variant dubbed Murdoc Botnet. The ongoing activity "demonstrates enhanced capabilities, exploiting vulnerabilities to compromise devices and establish expansive botnet networks," Qualys security researcher Shilpesh

13,000 MikroTik Routers Hijacked by Botnet for Malspam and Cyberattacks

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:16:00 +0530

A global network of about 13,000 hijacked Mikrotik routers has been employed as a botnet to propagate malware via spam campaigns, the latest addition to a list of botnets powered by MikroTik devices. The activity "take[s] advantage of misconfigured DNS records to pass email protection techniques," Infoblox security researcher David Brunsdon said in a technical report published last week. "This

Ex-CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Sharing Top-Secret Data with Unauthorized Parties

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:22:00 +0530

A former analyst working for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) pleaded guilty to transmitting top secret National Defense Information (NDI) to individuals who did not have the necessary authorization to receive it and attempted to cover up the activity. Asif William Rahman, 34, of Vienna, was an employee of the CIA since 2016 and had a Top Secret security clearance with access to

HackGATE: Setting New Standards for Visibility and Control in Penetration Testing Projects

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0530

Imagine receiving a penetration test report that leaves you with more questions than answers. Questions like, "Were all functionalities of the web app tested?" or " Were there any security issues that could have been identified during testing?" often go unresolved, raising concerns about the thoroughness of the security testing. This frustration is common among many security teams. Pentest

PNGPlug Loader Delivers ValleyRAT Malware Through Fake Software Installers

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:15:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a series of cyber attacks that have targeted Chinese-speaking regions like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China with a known malware called ValleyRAT. The attacks leverage a multi-stage loader dubbed PNGPlug to deliver the ValleyRAT payload, Intezer said in a technical report published last week. The infection chain commences with a phishing

CERT-UA Warns of Cyber Scams Using Fake AnyDesk Requests for Fraudulent Security Audits

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:57:00 +0530

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) is warning of ongoing attempts by unknown threat actors to impersonate the cybersecurity agency by sending AnyDesk connection requests. The AnyDesk requests claim to be for conducting an audit to assess the "level of security," CERT-UA added, cautioning organizations to be on the lookout for such social engineering attempts that seek to

Unsecured Tunneling Protocols Expose 4.2 Million Hosts, Including VPNs and Routers

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:38:00 +0530

New research has uncovered security vulnerabilities in multiple tunneling protocols that could allow attackers to perform a wide range of attacks. "Internet hosts that accept tunneling packets without verifying the sender's identity can be hijacked to perform anonymous attacks and provide access to their networks," Top10VPN said in a study, as part of a collaboration with KU Leuven professor

DoNot Team Linked to New Tanzeem Android Malware Targeting Intelligence Collection

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:23:00 +0530

The Threat actor known as DoNot Team has been linked to a new Android malware as part of highly targeted cyber attacks. The artifacts in question, named Tanzeem (meaning "organization" in Urdu) and Tanzeem Update, were spotted in October and December 2024 by cybersecurity company Cyfirma. The apps in question have been found to incorporate identical functions, barring minor modifications to the

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [20 January]

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:32:00 +0530

As the digital world becomes more complicated, the lines between national security and cybersecurity are starting to fade. Recent cyber sanctions and intelligence moves show a reality where malware and fake news are used as tools in global politics. Every cyberattack now seems to have deeper political consequences. Governments are facing new, unpredictable threats that can't be fought with

Product Walkthrough: How Satori Secures Sensitive Data From Production to AI

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:40:00 +0530

Every week seems to bring news of another data breach, and it’s no surprise why: securing sensitive data has become harder than ever. And it’s not just because companies are dealing with orders of magnitude more data. Data flows and user roles are constantly shifting, and data is stored across multiple technologies and cloud environments. Not to mention, compliance requirements are only getting

Hackers Deploy Malicious npm Packages to Steal Solana Wallet Keys via Gmail SMTP

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:15:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have identified three sets of malicious packages across the npm and Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that come with capabilities to steal data and even delete sensitive data from infected systems. The list of identified packages is below - @async-mutex/mutex, a typosquat of async-mute (npm) dexscreener, which masquerades as a library for accessing liquidity pool

TikTok Goes Dark in the U.S. as Federal Ban Takes Effect January 19, 2025

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:54:00 +0530

Popular video-sharing social network TikTok has officially gone dark in the United States, as a federal ban on the app comes into effect on January 19, 2025. "We regret that a U.S. law banning TikTok will take effect on January 19 and force us to make our services temporarily unavailable," the company said in a pop-up message. "We're working to restore our service in the U.S. as soon as possible

U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Hack Tied to Salt Typhoon

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:36:00 +0530

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity company and a Shanghai-based cyber actor for their alleged links to the Salt Typhoon group and the recent compromise of the federal agency. "People's Republic of China-linked (PRC) malicious cyber actors continue to target U.S. government systems, including the recent

Critical Flaws in WGS-804HPT Switches Enable RCE and Network Exploitation

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:38:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed three security flaws in Planet Technology's WGS-804HPT industrial switches that could be chained to achieve pre-authentication remote code execution on susceptible devices. "These switches are widely used in building and home automation systems for a variety of networking applications," Claroty's Tomer Goldschmidt said in a Thursday report. "An attacker

Python-Based Bots Exploiting PHP Servers Fuel Gambling Platform Proliferation

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:36:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have exposed a new campaign that targets web servers running PHP-based applications to promote gambling platforms in Indonesia. "Over the past two months, a significant volume of attacks from Python-based bots has been observed, suggesting a coordinated effort to exploit thousands of web apps," Imperva researcher Daniel Johnston said in an analysis. "These attacks

How to Bring Zero Trust to Wi-Fi Security with a Cloud-based Captive Portal?

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:51:00 +0530

Recent data breaches have highlighted the critical need to improve guest Wi-Fi infrastructure security in modern business environments. Organizations face increasing pressure to protect their networks while providing convenient access to visitors, contractors, temporary staff, and employees with BYOD. Implementing secure guest Wi-Fi infrastructure has become essential for authenticating access,

New 'Sneaky 2FA' Phishing Kit Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts with 2FA Code Bypass

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:37:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a new adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) phishing kit that's capable of Microsoft 365 accounts with an aim to steal credentials and two-factor authentication (2FA) codes since at least October 2024. The nascent phishing kit has been dubbed Sneaky 2FA by French cybersecurity company Sekoia, which detected it in the wild in December. Nearly 100 domains hosting

U.S. Sanctions North Korean IT Worker Network Supporting WMD Programs

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:37:00 +0530

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two individuals and four entities for their alleged involvement in illicit revenue generation schemes for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) by dispatching IT workers around the world to obtain employment and draw a steady source of income for the regime in violation of international sanctions. "These

European Privacy Group Sues TikTok and AliExpress for Illicit Data Transfers to China

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:44:00 +0530

Austrian privacy non-profit None of Your Business (noyb) has filed complaints accusing companies like TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat, and Xiaomi of violating data protection regulations in the European Union by unlawfully transferring users' data to China. The advocacy group is seeking an immediate suspension of such transfers, stating the companies in question cannot shield user data

Russian Star Blizzard Targets WhatsApp Accounts in New Spear-Phishing Campaign

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:42:00 +0530

The Russian threat actor known as Star Blizzard has been linked to a new spear-phishing campaign that targets victims' WhatsApp accounts, signaling a departure from its longstanding tradecraft in a likely attempt to evade detection. "Star Blizzard's targets are most commonly related to government or diplomacy (both incumbent and former position holders), defense policy or international relations

Ready to Simplify Trust Management? Join Free Webinar to See DigiCert ONE in Action

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:55:00 +0530

The digital world is exploding. IoT devices are multiplying like rabbits, certificates are piling up faster than you can count, and compliance requirements are tightening by the day. Keeping up with it all can feel like trying to juggle chainsaws while riding a unicycle. Traditional trust management? Forget it. It's simply not built for today's fast-paced, hybrid environments. You need a

The $10 Cyber Threat Responsible for the Biggest Breaches of 2024

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0530

You can tell the story of the current state of stolen credential-based attacks in three numbers: Stolen credentials were the #1 attacker action in 2023/24, and the breach vector for 80% of web app attacks. (Source: Verizon). Cybersecurity budgets grew again in 2024, with organizations now spending almost $1,100 per user (Source: Forrester). Stolen credentials on criminal forums cost as

New UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerability Could Allow Attackers to Load Malicious Bootkits

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:53:00 +0530

Details have emerged about a now-patched security vulnerability that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot mechanism in Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) systems. The vulnerability, assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2024-7344 (CVSS score: 6.7), resides in a UEFI application signed by Microsoft's "Microsoft Corporation UEFI CA 2011" third-party UEFI certificate, according to a new

Researchers Find Exploit Allowing NTLMv1 Despite Active Directory Restrictions

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:50:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have found that the Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy that's designed to disable NT LAN Manager (NTLM) v1 can be trivially bypassed by a misconfiguration. "A simple misconfiguration in on-premise applications can override the Group Policy, effectively negating the Group Policy designed to stop NTLMv1 authentications," Silverfort researcher Dor Segal said in a

Hackers Hide Malware in Images to Deploy VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:45:00 +0530

Threat actors have been observed concealing malicious code in images to deliver malware such as VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer as part of separate campaigns. "In both campaigns, attackers hid malicious code in images they uploaded to archive[.]org, a file-hosting website, and used the same .NET loader to install their final payloads," HP Wolf Security said in its Threat Insights Report

Python-Based Malware Powers RansomHub Ransomware to Exploit Network Flaws

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:15:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed an attack that involved a threat actor utilizing a Python-based backdoor to maintain persistent access to compromised endpoints and then leveraged this access to deploy the RansomHub ransomware throughout the target network. According to GuidePoint Security, initial access is said to have been facilitated by means of a JavaScript malware downloaded named

Researcher Uncovers Critical Flaws in Multiple Versions of Ivanti Endpoint Manager

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:09:00 +0530

Ivanti has rolled out security updates to address several security flaws impacting Avalanche, Application Control Engine, and Endpoint Manager (EPM), including four critical bugs that could lead to information disclosure. All the four critical security flaws, rated 9.8 out of 10.0 on the CVSS scale, are rooted in EPM, and concern instances of absolute path traversal that allow a remote

Google Ads Users Targeted in Malvertising Scam Stealing Credentials and 2FA Codes

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:18:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have alerted to a new malvertising campaign that's targeting individuals and businesses advertising via Google Ads by attempting to phish for their credentials via fraudulent ads on Google. "The scheme consists of stealing as many advertiser accounts as possible by impersonating Google Ads and redirecting victims to fake login pages," Jérôme Segura, senior director of

Lazarus Group Targets Web3 Developers with Fake LinkedIn Profiles in Operation 99

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:07:00 +0530

The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group has been attributed to a new cyber attack campaign dubbed Operation 99 that targeted software developers looking for freelance Web3 and cryptocurrency work to deliver malware. "The campaign begins with fake recruiters, posing on platforms like LinkedIn, luring developers with project tests and code reviews," Ryan Sherstobitoff, senior vice president of Threat

North Korean IT Worker Fraud Linked to 2016 Crowdfunding Scam and Fake Domains

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:02:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have identified infrastructure links between the North Korean threat actors behind the fraudulent IT worker schemes and a 2016 crowdfunding scam. The new evidence suggests that Pyongyang-based threamoret groups may have pulled off illicit money-making scams that predate the use of IT workers, SecureWorks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) said in a report shared with The Hacker

Google Cloud Researchers Uncover Flaws in Rsync File Synchronization Tool

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:56:00 +0530

As many as six security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the popular Rsync file-synchronizing tool for Unix systems, some of which could be exploited to execute arbitrary code on a client. "Attackers can take control of a malicious server and read/write arbitrary files of any connected client," the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) said in an advisory. "Sensitive data, such as SSH keys,

The High-Stakes Disconnect For ICS/OT Security

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0530

Why does ICS/OT need specific controls and its own cybersecurity budget today? Because treating ICS/OT security with an IT security playbook isn’t just ineffective—it’s high risk. In the rapidly evolving domain of cybersecurity, the specific challenges and needs for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) security distinctly stand out from traditional IT security. ICS/OT

FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:44:00 +0530

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday disclosed that a court-authorized operation allowed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to delete PlugX malware from over 4,250 infected computers as part of a "multi-month law enforcement operation." PlugX, also known as Korplug, is a remote access trojan (RAT) widely used by threat actors associated with the People's Republic of China (PRC

3 Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaws Patched in Microsoft's Latest Security Update

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:45:00 +0530

Microsoft kicked off 2025 with a new set of patches for a total of 161 security vulnerabilities across its software portfolio, including three zero-days that have been actively exploited in attacks. Of the 161 flaws, 11 are rated Critical and 149 are rated Important in severity. One other flaw, a non-Microsoft CVE related to a Windows Secure Boot bypass (CVE-2024-7344, CVSS score: 6.7), has not

Critical SimpleHelp Flaws Allow File Theft, Privilege Escalation, and RCE Attacks

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:40:00 +0530

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple security flaws in SimpleHelp remote access software that could lead to information disclosure, privilege escalation, and remote code execution. Horizon3.ai researcher Naveen Sunkavally, in a technical report detailing the findings, said the "vulnerabilities are trivial to reverse and exploit." The list of identified flaws is as follows -

Microsoft Uncovers macOS Vulnerability CVE-2024-44243 Allowing Rootkit Installation

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:23:00 +0530

Microsoft has shed light on a now-patched security flaw impacting Apple macOS that, if successfully exploited, could have allowed an attacker running as "root" to bypass the operating system's System Integrity Protection (SIP) and install malicious kernel drivers by loading third-party kernel extensions. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-44243 (CVSS score: 5.5), a medium-severity bug

Google OAuth Vulnerability Exposes Millions via Failed Startup Domains

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:08:00 +0530

New research has pulled back the curtain on a "deficiency" in Google's "Sign in with Google" authentication flow that exploits a quirk in domain ownership to gain access to sensitive data. "Google's OAuth login doesn't protect against someone purchasing a failed startup's domain and using it to re-create email accounts for former employees," Truffle Security co-founder and CEO Dylan Ayrey said

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Doti AI Launches Platform to Securely Find Enterprise Data

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:26:53 GMT

The AI-powered work platform helps organizations securely identify and access internal enterprise data as part of business processes and workflows.

Security Needs to Start Saying 'No' Again

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:30:05 GMT

The rush to say "yes" allows cybersecurity teams to avoid hard conversations with business stakeholders but also risks losing their ability to effectively protect organizations.

Trump Overturns Biden Rules on AI Development, Security

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:17:08 GMT

The new administration moved quickly to remove any constraints on AI development and collected $500 billion in investment pledges for an American-owned AI joint venture.

Chinese Cyberspies Target South Korean VPN in Supply Chain Attack

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:49:41 GMT

Advanced persistent threat group PlushDaemon, active since 2019, is using a sophisticated modular backdoor to collect data from infected systems in South Korea.

Trump Pardons 'Silk Road' Dark Web Drug Market Creator

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:24:12 GMT

The pardon comes after 11 years in prison for Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life without parole on several charges, including computer hacking, distribution of narcotics, and money laundering.

Will 2025 See a Rise of NHI Attacks?

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT

The flurry of non-human identity attacks at the end of 2024 demonstrates extremely strong momentum heading into the new year. That does not bode well.

Mandatory MFA, Biometrics Make Headway in Middle East, Africa

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Despite lagging in technology adoption, African and Middle Eastern organizations are catching up, driven by smartphone acceptance and national identity systems.

[Virtual Event]: Cybersecurity's Most Promising New and Emerging Technologies

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:02:17 GMT

Trump Fires Cyber Safety Board Investigating Salt Typhoon Hackers

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:21:50 GMT

In a letter sent today, the acting DHS secretary terminated membership to all advisory boards, including the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) tasked with investigating state-sponsored cyber threats against the US.

Email Bombing, 'Vishing' Tactics Abound in Microsoft 365 Attacks

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:50:25 GMT

Sophos noted more than 15 attacks have been reported during the past three months.

DONOT Group Deploys Malicious Android Apps in India

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:15:18 GMT

The advanced persistent threat (APT) group is likely India-based and targeting individuals with connections to the country's intelligence community.

HPE Investigates After Alleged Data Breach

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:30:38 GMT

The company reports that it is not experiencing any operational issues within its business, so far.

Mirai Botnet Spinoffs Unleash Global Wave of DDoS Attacks

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:09:18 GMT

Two separate campaigns are targeting flaws in various IoT devices globally, with the goal of compromising them and propagating malware worldwide.

Cisco Previews AI Defenses to Cloud Security Platform

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:07:41 GMT

Set for release in March, Cisco AI Defense will provide algorithmic red teaming of large language models with technology that came over as part of the Robust Intelligence acquisition last year.

Why CISOs Must Think Clearly Amid Regulatory Chaos

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Even as the rule book changes, the profession of the CISO remains unchanged: protecting the organization in a world of constant, continually evolving threats.

Name That Toon: Incentives

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:04:13 GMT

Feeling creative? Have something to say about cybersecurity? Submit your caption and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 gift card.

US Ban on Automotive Components Could Curb Supply Chain

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:30:00 GMT

The US Department of Commerce will prohibit the import of components for connected vehicles from China or Russia, as the US continues to ban technology it sees as potential national security threats.

Phishing Attacks Are the Most Common Smartphone Security Issue for Consumers

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT

New hands-on testing results show that most devices are unable to catch phishing emails, texts, or calls, leaving users at risk.

Has the TikTok Ban Already Backfired on US Cybersecurity?

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:03:46 GMT

The Supreme Court has affirmed TikTok's ban in the US, which has its users in revolt and is creating a whole new set of national cybersecurity concerns.

Employees Enter Sensitive Data Into GenAI Prompts Far Too Often

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:23:43 GMT

The propensity for users to enter customer data, source code, employee benefits information, financial data, and more into ChatGPT, Copilot, and others is racking up real risk for enterprises.

15K Fortinet Device Configs Leaked to the Dark Web

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:44:31 GMT

The stolen firewall data is thorough but more than 2 years old now, meaning that most organizations following even basic security practices face minimal risk, hopefully.

US Sanctions Chinese Hacker & Firm for Treasury, Critical Infrastructure Breaches

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:43:18 GMT

The cyber actor played a role in the Treasury breach as well as attacks on critical infrastructure, linked to China-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) group Salt Typhoon.

Leveraging Behavioral Insights to Counter LLM-Enabled Hacking

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT

As LLMs broaden access to hacking and diversify attack strategies, understanding the thought processes behind these innovations will be vital for bolstering IT defenses.

Russian APT Phishes Kazakh Gov't for Strategic Intel

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT

A highly targeted cyber-intelligence campaign adds fuel to the increasingly complex relationship between the two former Soviet states.

Biden's Cybersecurity EO Leaves Trump a Comprehensive Blueprint for Defense

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:52:14 GMT

New order mandates securing the federal software supply chain and communications networks, as well as deploying AI tools to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks — but will the Trump administration follow through?

183M Patient Records Exposed: Fortified Health Security Releases 2025 Healthcare Cybersecurity Report

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:03:05 GMT

Karl Triebes Joins Ivanti as Chief Product Officer

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:45:36 GMT

CISA and US and International Partners Publish Guidance for OT Owners and Operators

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:36:00 GMT

SEALSQ in Cooperation With WISeKey Expands Post-Quantum Footprint in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:32:14 GMT

FTC Orders GoDaddy to Fix Inadequate Security Practices

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:14:20 GMT

The FTC claims that the Web hosting company's security failures led to several major breaches in the past few years.

Strategic Approaches to Threat Detection, Investigation & Response

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT

By staying vigilant, agile, and prepared, organizations can turn TDIR from a defensive strategy into a proactive enabler of security and operational excellence.

Risk, Reputational Scores Enjoy Mixed Success as Security Tools

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:29:59 GMT

Part predictive analysis, part intuition, risk and reputation services are imperfect instruments at best — and better than nothing for most organizations and insurers.

Trusted Apps Sneak a Bug Into the UEFI Boot Process

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Seven system recovery programs contained what amounted to a backdoor for injecting any untrusted file into the system startup process.

CISA's AI Playbook Pushes For More Information Sharing

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:11:51 GMT

The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative playbook seeks to establish a "a unified approach" on how to handle AI-related cybersecurity threats.

Attackers Hijack Google Advertiser Accounts to Spread Malware

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:33:00 GMT

It's an especially brazen form of malvertising, researchers say, striking at the heart of Google's business; the tech giant says it's aware of the issue and is working quickly to address the problem.

CISA: Second BeyondTrust Vulnerability Added to KEV Catalog

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:51:35 GMT

BeyondTrust has patched all cloud instances of the vulnerability and has released patches for self-hosted versions.

Extension Poisoning Campaign Highlights Gaps in Browser Security

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:18:50 GMT

Evidence suggests that some of the payloads and extensions may date as far back as April 2023.

North Korea's Lazarus APT Evolves Developer-Recruitment Attacks

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:02:08 GMT

"Operation 99" uses job postings to lure freelance software developers into downloading malicious Git repositories. From there, malware infiltrates developer projects to steal source code, secrets, and cryptocurrency.

OWASP's New LLM Top 10 Shows Emerging AI Threats

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Ultimately, there is no replacement for an intuitive, security-focused developer working with the critical thinking required to drive down the risk of both AI and human error.

As Tensions Mount With China, Taiwan Sees Surge in Cyberattacks

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:00:00 GMT

In 2024, the Taiwanese government saw the daily average of attempted attacks by China double to 2.4 million, with a focus on government targets and telecommunications firms.

Microsoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security Update

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:56:16 GMT

Company has issued patches for an unprecedented 159 CVEs, including eight zero-days, three of which attackers are already exploiting.

1Password's Trelica Buy Part of Broader Shadow IT Play

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:52:52 GMT

The acquisition accelerates 1Password's ongoing efforts to expand the role of the password manager with secure SaaS management.

Apple Bug Allows Root Protections Bypass Without Physical Access

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:45:43 GMT

Emergent macOS vulnerability lets adversaries circumvent Apple's System Integrity Protection (SIP) by loading third-party kernels.

FBI Wraps Up Eradication Effort of Chinese 'PlugX' Malware

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:24:34 GMT

Two hacker groups were paid to develop malware targeting victims in the US, Europe, and Asia, as well as various Chinese dissident groups.

Zero-Day Security Bug Likely Fueling Fortinet Firewall Attacks

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:50:24 GMT

An ongoing campaign targeting FortiGate devices with management interfaces exposed on the public Internet is leading to unauthorized administrative logins and configuration changes, creating new accounts, and performing SSL VPN authentication.

New Startups Focus on Deepfakes, Data-in-Motion & Model Security

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT

In times of unprecedented change, innovative mindsets and attentiveness of startup culture make for a community everyone can leverage to understand the world and guard against its dangers.

CISA Releases the Cybersecurity Performance Goals Adoption Report

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:51:36 GMT

K2 Secures Navy SeaPort Next Generation Contract

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:44:23 GMT

Grupo Bimbo Ventures Announces Investment in NanoLock Security

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:42:26 GMT

Microsoft Cracks Down on Malicious Copilot AI Use

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:34:29 GMT

According to the tech giant, it has observed a threat group seeking out vulnerable customer accounts using generative AI, then creating tools to abuse these services.

Krebs on Security

MasterCard DNS Error Went Unnoticed for Years

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:24:41 +0000

The payment card giant MasterCard just fixed a glaring error in its domain name server settings that could have allowed anyone to intercept or divert Internet traffic for the company by registering an unused domain name. The misconfiguration persisted for nearly five years until a security researcher spent $300 to register the domain and prevent it from being grabbed by cybercriminals.

Chinese Innovations Spawn Wave of Toll Phishing Via SMS

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:18:48 +0000

Residents across the United States are being inundated with text messages purporting to come from toll road operators like E-ZPass, warning that recipients face fines if a delinquent toll fee remains unpaid. Researchers say the surge in SMS spam coincides with new features added to a popular commercial phishing kit sold in China that makes it simple to set up convincing lures spoofing toll road operators in multiple U.S. states.

Microsoft: Happy 2025. Here’s 161 Security Updates

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:50:00 +0000

Microsoft today unleashed updates to plug a whopping 161 security vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including three "zero-day" weaknesses that are already under active attack. Redmond's inaugural Patch Tuesday of 2025 bundles more fixes than the company has shipped in one go since 2017.

A Day in the Life of a Prolific Voice Phishing Crew

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:41:53 +0000

Besieged by scammers seeking to phish user accounts over the telephone, Apple and Google frequently caution that they will never reach out unbidden to users this way. However, new details about the internal operations of a prolific voice phishing gang show the group routinely abuses legitimate services at Apple and Google to force a variety of outbound communications to their users, including emails, automated phone calls and system-level messages sent to all signed-in devices.

U.S. Army Soldier Arrested in AT&T, Verizon Extortions

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 04:05:51 +0000

Federal authorities have arrested and indicted a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier on suspicion of being Kiberphant0m, a cybercriminal who has been selling and leaking sensitive customer call records stolen earlier this year from AT&T and Verizon. As first reported by KrebsOnSecurity last month, the accused is a communications specialist who was recently stationed in South Korea.

Happy 15th Anniversary, KrebsOnSecurity!

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:48:44 +0000

KrebsOnSecurity.com turns 15 years old today! Maybe it's indelicate to celebrate the birthday of a cybercrime blog that mostly publishes bad news, but happily many of 2024's most engrossing security stories were about bad things happening to bad guys. It's also an occasion to note that despite my publishing fewer stories than ever this past year, we somehow managed to attract near record levels of readership (thank you!).

Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:07:30 +0000

Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds. The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology firm based in Turkey.

How to Lose a Fortune with Just One Bad Click

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:17:59 +0000

Adam Griffin is still in disbelief over how quickly he was robbed of nearly $500,000 in cryptocurrencies. A scammer called using a real Google phone number to warn his Gmail account was being hacked, sent email security alerts directly from google.com, and ultimately seized control over the account by convincing him to click "yes" to a Google prompt on his mobile device.

How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:38:48 +0000

A financial firm registered in Canada has emerged as the payment processor for dozens of Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and websites hawking cybercrime services aimed at Russian-speaking customers, new research finds. Meanwhile, an investigation into the Vancouver street address used by this company shows it is home to dozens of foreign currency dealers, money transfer businesses, and cryptocurrency exchanges -- none of which are physically located there.

Patch Tuesday, December 2024 Edition

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:53:13 +0000

Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 70 security holes in Windows and Windows software, including one vulnerability that is already being exploited in active attacks. The zero-day seeing exploitation involves CVE-2024-49138, a security weakness in the Windows Common… Read More »

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You are Not Alone, ChatGPT is Down

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:01:29 +0000

ChatGPT Outage: Service Down on Jan 23, 2025. Learn about the potential causes (DDoS or technical glitch) and…

Zendesk’s Subdomain Registration Exposed to Phishing, Pig Butchering Scams

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:35:23 +0000

CloudSEK uncovers a Zendesk vulnerability allowing cybercriminals to exploit subdomains for phishing and investment scams. Learn about the…

Cloudflare Mitigates Massive 5.6 Tbps Mirai-Variant DDoS Attack

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:07:54 +0000

Cloudflare mitigates a record-breaking 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack, highlighting the growing threat of hyper-volumetric assaults. Learn about the…

Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht, Calls Prosecutors ‘Scum’

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:07:03 +0000

President Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, slamming prosecutors as “scum.” The move reignites debates on cybercrime…

Criminal IP and OnTheHub Partner to Deliver Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions for Education

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:29:01 +0000

Torrance, United States / California, 22nd January 2025, CyberNewsWire

BreachForums Admin Conor Fitzpatrick (Pompompurin) to Be Resentenced

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:32:46 +0000

BreachForums admin Conor Fitzpatrick (Pompompurin) faces resentencing after his lenient 17-day sentence was vacated, highlighting the serious consequences…

Redline, Vidar and Raccoon Malware Stole 1 Billion Passwords in 2024

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:15:33 +0000

Specops 2025 Breached Password Report reveals over 1 billion passwords stolen by malware in the past year, exposing…

New Mirai Variant Murdoc_Botnet Launches DDoS Attacks via IoT Exploits

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:07:51 +0000

This article explores the recent campaign of Murdoc_Botnet, a malware variant of Mirai targeting vulnerable AVTECH and Huawei…

Tunneling Flaws Put VPNs, CDNs and Routers at Risk Globally

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:22:35 +0000

Millions of devices, including home routers, VPN servers, and CDNs are vulnerable to exploitation due to critical flaws…

Belsen Group Leaks 15,000+ FortiGate Firewall Configurations

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:16:08 +0000

FortiGate firewall leak exposes 15,000+ configurations, impacting organizations globally. The actor behind the leak is Belsen Group. Learn…

Hacker Combat

Ways to Mitigate Risk in Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Risk Management

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:04:08 +0000

Cyber threats can wreak havoc on businesses, from data breaches to loss of reputation. Luckily, there are effective strategies available that can reduce cybersecurity risk. Avoidance is one of the...

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Zero Trust Architecture

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:43:16 +0000

Zero trust security takes an “never trust, always verify” approach to access control. Access is only granted once an individual’s identity and context have been confirmed through multifactor authentication and...

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What Is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:51:03 +0000

A Security Operations Center (SOC) specializes in monitoring and analyzing data to detect cyber threats and prevent attacks from them. They work to sort actual threats from false positives before...

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XDR vs SIEM Security Information and Event Management

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:53:23 +0000

The Extended Detection and Response Platform (XDR) ingestion and correlation technology captures and correlates high-fidelity data across your security layers, such as endpoint, network, logs, cloud services and identities to...

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Best Free EDR for Windows PC

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:19:32 +0000

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools offer businesses that employ hybrid work models or remote employees an extra layer of cybersecurity protection. Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML),...

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Free EDR Solutions for Home Users in 2025

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:46:59 +0000

EDR can detect and respond to emerging and advanced cyber threats quickly and efficiently, making it an essential component of modern business ecosystems. Beyond signature-based detection capabilities, its features go...

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Cloud Security Essentials

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:57:20 +0000

Cloud security involves employing perimeter defenses like firewalls, IDPSs and VPNs as well as guaranteeing isolation through network segmentation and virtual LANs while monitoring traffic for anomalies and threats –...

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Antivirus Software

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 02:43:18 +0000

Antivirus software protects devices against viruses, malware, and other cyberthreats by detecting, quarantining, and deleting malicious code. Modern antivirus products also offer additional security features such as password protection, identity...

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How to Protect Against Ransomware Attacks?

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:57:42 +0000

Criminal hackers employ ransomware attacks against their targets by encrypting their data and demanding that a ransom be paid within an allotted timeframe or risk losing it forever. When an...

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Protecting Your Website From DDoS Attack

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:22:16 +0000

Distributed denial-of-service attacks pose an increasing threat to organizations, with even some of the largest firms suffering significant disruptions from such attacks. Attackers use botnets of compromised IoT devices to...

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Appel en +44 : attention à ce numéro, c’est une arnaque !

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:10:05 GMT

De nombreux utilisateurs français indiquent avoir reçu en janvier des appels étranges en provenance du Royaume-Uni. Il s’agirait, selon certains …

EXCLUSIF. Céline Berthon, patronne de la DGSI : « Nous observons un rajeunissement des individus autoradicalisés »

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

ENTRETIEN. Autoradicalisation des ados, ingérences étrangères, cyberattaques… la DGSI affronte des menaces inédites. Pour « Le Point », sa directrice …

Trump gracie l'un des criminels les plus célèbres du Dark Web

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:28:00 GMT

Le fondateur de Silk Road, Ross Ulbricht, condamné à perpétuité en 2015, vient de recevoir une grâce présidentielle complète de la part de Donald …

«Mouse jacking» : les 3 techniques des hackers pour voler une voiture en une dizaine de secondes

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:16:29 GMT

Les pirates sont aujourd’hui capables d’entrer sans effraction dans un véhicule, en copiant notamment le signal des clés. Pas de panique, il existe …

Ouvrir un portail, brouiller le wifi... Qu'est-ce que le Flipper Zéro, ce boîtier utilisé par certains hackers?

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:12:14 GMT

Le Flipper Zéro, un boîtier initialement utilisé par les professionnels de la cybersécurité, est de plus en plus détourné par des hackers pour de …

Vevey, Genève, Cologny…: Les hackers prorusses ont à nouveau attaqué plusieurs sites suisses

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:36:52 GMT

Après avoir attaqué plusieurs sites internet la veille, dont celui de la BCV, le groupe de hackers prorusse a à nouveau sévi ce mercredi. Le groupe de …

Le piratage de Free commence à avoir des conséquences pour ses abonnés

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:10:07 GMT

Souvenez-vous, c’était l’automne dernier. L’opérateur Free était victime de ce qui est probablement la plus grave cyberattaque de son histoire : 19 …

"Cela va se reproduire" : ce thriller Netflix avec un casting incroyable va clairement devenir votre prochaine obsession

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:15:00 GMT

Tout commence par une cyberattaque d’une ampleur inédite. Les infrastructures clés des États-Unis sont paralysées, provoquant le chaos dans tout le …

Des failles de sécurité dans les systèmes d'information hospitaliers

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:04:53 GMT

Les systèmes d'information de plusieurs hôpitaux suisses présentent de graves failles de sécurité. Plus de 40 vulnérabilités moyennes à graves ont …

C’est quoi le smishing, cette arnaque SMS qui a déjà tenté de vider votre compte ?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:10:13 GMT

Les cybercriminels savent que le taux d'ouverture des SMS est nettement supérieur à celui des mails, et ils en profitent.

Qui est Ross Ulbricht, ce baron de la drogue gracié par Trump ?

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:38:00 GMT

Le fondateur de Silk Road a permis la création d’un trafic de drogue en ligne de plusieurs centaines de millions de dollars. Il vient d’être …

Arnaques : attention au «SIM swapping» qui se répand comme une trainée de poudre

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:35:32 GMT

Le SIM swapping, une arnaque en hausse en France, permet aux hackers de cloner une carte SIM pour accéder aux données personnelles et comptes …

Piratage à Genève: Une société informatique genevoise touchée par un vol de données

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:19:44 GMT

L’entreprise visée fournit plusieurs entités publiques, mais leurs données ne sont pas affectées par l’attaque de type «ransomware». Le groupe de …

Une dangereuse faille menace les PC Windows dès le démarrage : comment se protéger ?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:45:39 GMT

Windows est touché par une faille critique au démarrage qui a été identifiée par des experts en sécurité. La vulnérabilité se trouve dans un …

Donald Trump gracie Ross Ulbricht, le créateur de Silk Road

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:00:21 GMT

Donald Trump accorde une grâce présidentielle à Ross Ulbricht, le créateur de Silk Road, plateforme emblématique du darknet. Donald Trump a gracié …

Des dizaines de victimes en un mois, et ce n’est que le début : comment un simple e-mail peut faire basculer votre vie !

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:50:00 GMT

Les attaques informatiques par ransomware se font de plus en plus sophistiquées grâce à l'intelligence artificielle dont les malfaiteurs se sont …

«On les a retrouvés» : l’avocate de la victime du faux Brad Pitt affirme dans «C à vous» que les escrocs sont au Nigeria

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:45:55 GMT

Me Laurène Hanna s’est associée à un hacker repenti pour retrouver la trace de ceux qui ont abusé de la confiance de la décoratrice d’intérieur de 53 …

Android : ces applications populaires cachent un malware destructeur, supprimez-les vite !

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:51:08 GMT

Malheureusement, Android est souvent visé par des malwares. Le dernier logiciel malveillant en date qui vise l’OS de Google s’appelle Tanzeem et a …

Cyberattaque en cours contre 8 banques françaises : un virus cherche à piller votre compte

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:08:02 GMT

Un malware Android vise actuellement les utilisateurs de huit banques françaises. Actif depuis juin 2024, ce virus sophistiqué, baptisé DroidBot, …

Un couple de parents accusé de pédocriminalité en Valais

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:24:42 GMT

L'affaire a de quoi surprendre en Valais. Un couple établi dans une commune de montagne du Bas-Valais a été placé en détention en fin d'année …

Attaquée par la Russie, pourquoi l’Europe ne riposte pas ?

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:45:32 GMT

Les pays occidentaux ont évité de réagir aux actes de sabotage et aux intimidations du Kremlin. Sans le retard d’une correspondance, l’engin …

Ce célèbre site de contenu pour adulte vient d’être condamné à une amende record pour avoir diffusé des contenus piratés

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:55:19 GMT

Un site pirate bien connu a été condamné à payer plusieurs millions de dollars pour violation massive des droits d’auteur. Ce jugement, accompagné de …

Il a téléchargé plus de 100 000 photos pédopornographiques : un professeur du lycée de Brochon devant la justice

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:02 GMT

Le professeur de physique-chimie du lycée de Brochon, situé en Côte-d'Or, sera jugé ce lundi 20 janvier pour détention et recel d'images à caractère …

8 banques françaises sont en train de subir une cyberattaque, protégez-vous

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:28:52 GMT

Actif depuis le mois de juin 2024 et répondant au nom de DroidBot par les chercheurs qui l'ont découvert fin octobre, ce malware s'en prend aux …

Les cartes bancaires vont subir une transformation radicale, voici pourquoi

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:09:32 GMT

D'ici quelques temps, les cartes bancaires ne ressembleront plus à celles que nous connaissons aujourd'hui. Il y a cependant une très bonne raison à …

"Gardez du cash chez vous !" : un conseil étonnant des banques néerlandaises à suivre aussi en Belgique ?

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:27:10 GMT

La fédération des banques néerlandaises conseille de garder de l'argent liquide chez soi à cause des tensions géopolitiques et du risque de …

Plusieurs pays appellent à garder de l'argent liquide à la maison face à la menace russe: la Belgique doit-elle les imiter?

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:45:00 GMT

Aux Pays-Bas et dans d'autres pays, les banques recommandent aux citoyens de conserver de l'argent liquide chez eux pour se prémunir d'éventuelles …