The malicious Chrome extension campaign in LATAM involves infecting victims through phishing websites and installing rogue extensions to steal sensitive information. The extensions mimic Google Drive, giving them access to a wide range of user data. This article has been…
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Chainguard Raises $140M to Drive AI Support, Global Growth
Chainguard, a supply chain security startup, recently raised $140 million in a Series C funding round led by Redpoint Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and JVP. It aims to expand globally and strengthen its presence in the U.S. public sector. This…
National Defense University Cyber Professor Tapped as ONCD Deputy Director
The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) announced Wednesday that former Navy SEAL and National Defense University cyberspace professor Harry Wingo has been selected as its deputy director. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber…
The Most Urgent Security Risks for GenAI Users are all Data-Related
GenAI users face significant security risks related to data, with regulated data making up a large share of sensitive information shared with GenAI applications, posing a threat of costly data breaches. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
Software Maker MCG Health Settles Data Breach Suit for $8.8M
MCG Health has agreed to a settlement of $8.8 million for a data breach lawsuit following a hacking incident in 2020. The lawsuit alleges that it took MCG Health two years to discover and report the data theft affecting around…
How Cyber Insurance Coverage is Evolving
While purchasing cyber insurance won’t completely prevent data breaches, it does improve the cyber posture as it requires strict underwriting processes. However, only a quarter of companies currently have standalone cyber insurance policies. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Belarus-linked Hackers Target Ukrainian Organizations with PicassoLoader Malware
GhostWriter, also known as UAC-0057, used PicassoLoader and Cobalt Strike Beacon to infect victims, including local government offices and groups associated with USAID’s Hoverla project. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…
How CISOs Enable ITDR Approach Through the Principle of Least Privilege
Least privilege begins by addressing dormant user accounts and then scrutinizing access privileges, using Context-based access control (CBAC), Attribute-based access control (ABAC), and Role-based access control (RBAC) to determine user access. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
Malicious Inauthentic CrowdStrike Falcon Crash Reporter Installer Distributed to German Entity
An unidentified threat actor is taking advantage of the recent Falcon Sensor update issues to distribute fake installers via a fraudulent website impersonating a German entity. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
SeleniumGreed Cryptomining Campaign Exploiting Publicly Exposed Grid Services
Researchers at Wiz have identified an ongoing campaign targeting exposed Selenium Grid services for illicit cryptocurrency mining. The campaign, known as SeleniumGreed, is exploiting older versions of Selenium to run a modified XMRig miner. This article has been indexed from…
US Indicts Alleged North Korean State Hacker for Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals
The US has indicted a North Korean state hacker for ransomware attacks on hospitals and healthcare companies. The hacker, Rim Jong Hyok, is a member of the Andariel Unit within North Korea’s intelligence agency. This article has been indexed from…
Thread Name-Calling: Using Thread Name for Offense
Process Injection is a vital technique used by attackers to evade detection and escalate privileges. Thread Name-Calling has emerged as a new injection technique that abuses Windows APIs for thread descriptions to bypass endpoint protection products. This article has been…
Senator: Top Banks Only Reimburse 38% of Unauthorized Claims
US Senator Richard Blumenthal revealed that Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo only reimbursed 38% of customers for unauthorized payments, resulting in $100 million in fraud losses. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber…
Critical ServiceNow RCE Flaws Actively Exploited to Steal Credentials
ServiceNow RCE vulnerabilities are being actively exploited to steal credentials. Threat actors are using publicly available exploits to target government agencies and private firms for data theft. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
CrowdStrike Disruption Direct Losses to Reach $5.4B for Fortune 500, Study Finds
A recent study by Parametrix has found that the global IT outage linked to CrowdStrike will result in at least $5.4 billion in direct financial losses for Fortune 500 companies, excluding Microsoft. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
North Korean Hackers Targeted KnowBe4 with Fake IT Worker
KnowBe4, a cybersecurity training company, was tricked into hiring a fake IT worker from North Korea, highlighting the threat of insider activities. Despite this, no data breach occurred. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
Progress Software Fixed Critical Flaw in Telerik Report Server
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-6327, allows attackers to execute code on unpatched servers through deserialization of untrusted data. The issue affects Report Server 2024 Q2 (10.1.24.514) and earlier versions. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber…
Google Chrome Now Asks for Passwords To Scan Protected Archives
The new warning messages help users understand the danger posed by each downloaded file from the Internet. Google has implemented a two-tier download warning system using AI-powered malware verdicts from its Safe Browsing service. This article has been indexed from…
SocGholish: Fake Update Puts Visitors at Risk
The recent developments in SocGholish infection tactics target WordPress-based websites. The attack sequence involves initial access through compromised websites with vulnerable WordPress plugins. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article: SocGholish:…
Email Gateway Security Gaps Enable New Malware Tactics
Email security gaps in gateway defenses have allowed phishing hackers to sneak malware past static scanning functions. Hackers hid malicious attachments by using a decoy file extension in a compressed archive. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
Patchwork Group Found Using Brute Ratel C4 and an Enhanced Version of PGoShell Backdoor
Patchwork hackers targeted Bhutan using the advanced Brute Ratel C4 tool, along with an updated backdoor called PGoShell. This marks the first time Patchwork has been observed using the red teaming software. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
Mimecast Acquires Veteran Data Security Firm Code42
Mimecast has acquired veteran data security firm Code42, adding 175 employees to its team. Code42, founded in 2001, focuses on expanding its data protection platform, Incydr, with recent enhancements for source code exfiltration detection. This article has been indexed from…
North Korean Hacker Group Targeting Healthcare, Energy Sectors
North Korean hackers, specifically the Andariel hacking group, are now targeting the healthcare, energy, and financial sectors according to a Mandiant report. This group is believed to be associated with North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau. This article has been indexed…
ConfusedFunction: A Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Impacting GCP Cloud Functions
Researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform’s Cloud Functions service called ConfusedFunction. This flaw allows an attacker to escalate their privileges to access other services and sensitive data in an unauthorized manner. This article has been indexed from…
TransparentTribe’s Spear-Phishing Targeting Indian Government Departments
The malicious file, disguised as “Recommendation for the award of President’s.docm,” contained a VBA script that executed the CrimsonRAT remote control program, capable of stealing sensitive information. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
AI Accelerates Code Development Faster Than Security Teams can Keep up
According to a Seemplicity survey, AI is speeding up code development faster than security teams can keep up, leading to concerns about vulnerability management. 91% of organizations are increasing their security budgets. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
Report: Malware Attacks Surge 30% in First Half of 2024
The 2024 Mid-Year Cyber Threat Report from SonicWall revealed a 30% increase in malware-based threats compared to 2023, with a significant spike in attacks from March to May, including 78,923 new variants observed in the first half of 2024. This…
‘Stargazer Goblin’ Amasses Thousands of Rogue GitHub Accounts to Spread Malware
Stargazer Goblin has been distributing various malware families like Atlantida Stealer, Lumma, and Rhadamanthys, since at least August 2022. The threat actor charges users to “star” repositories with fake accounts, increasing their credibility. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Pro-Palestinian Actor Levels Six-Day DDoS Attack on UAE Bank
BlackMeta, known for targeting organizations in Israel, UAE, and the US, used a cybercrime service called InfraShutdown to target a UAE bank for $500-$625 a week. The attach lasted 100 hours in total. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Vanta Raises $150M Series C, Now Valued at $2.45B
Vanta’s Series C funding was led by Sequoia Capital. Other participating investors include Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives and J.P. Morgan, along with existing partners like Atlassian Ventures and Y Combinator. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
Major Russian Banks Hit with DDoS Attacks as Ukraine Claims Responsibility
Several major Russian banks were hit by DDoS attacks that disrupted their mobile apps and websites. State-owned VTB and Russian Agricultural Bank confirmed the attacks, with VTB attributing it to a foreign source. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Lakera Raises $20 Million to Secure GenAI Applications
Lakera has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. Led by European VC Atomico, with participation from Citi Ventures, Dropbox Ventures, and existing investors including redalpine, this investment brings Lakera’s total funding to $30 million. This article has…
Infisical: Open-source secret management platform – Help Net Security
Infisical is an open-source secret management platform used by developers to centralize application configurations and secrets like API keys and database credentials, as well as manage internal PKI. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
Echoes of Braodo Tales from the Cyber Underworld
The Braodo Stealer, a Vietnamese-based malware, is infiltrating victims’ systems to steal sensitive information like credentials and banking details for identity theft and financial harm. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…
Okta Browser Plugin Reflected Cross-Site Scripting CVE-2024-0981
Okta Browser Plugin versions 6.5.0 through 6.31.0 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, prompting users to save credentials in Okta Personal. The issue was fixed in version 6.32.0 for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Two Vulnerabilities Discovered in LangChain GenAI Framework
Researchers identified two vulnerabilities in LangChain, an open-source generative AI framework with over 81,000 stars on GitHub: CVE-2023-46229 and CVE-2023-44467 (LangChain Experimental). This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article: Two Vulnerabilities…
Cybersecurity Startup Protexxa Closes $10M Series A Round
Protexxa, a Toronto-based B2B SaaS cybersecurity company founded by Claudette McGowan, has secured $10 million in Series A funding from various investors including Bell Ventures and private investors like Sonia Baxendale and Annette Verschuren. This article has been indexed from…
Philippines to End Online Casinos, Maybe Scams Too
The Philippines has decided to shut down its online gambling industry to tackle illegal activities such as financial scams and human trafficking. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr instructed PAGCOR to cease operations of POGOs by the end of the year. This…
Malware Campaigns Target Hamster Kombat Players
Threat actors are targeting Hamster Kombat’s 250 million players with fake Android and Windows software that install spyware and malware. The clicker mobile game allows players to earn fictional currency by completing simple tasks. This article has been indexed from…
DeFi Crypto Exchange dYdX v3 Website Hacked in DNS Hijacking Attack
dYdX’s decentralized finance (DeFi) exchange v3 website was hacked in a DNS hijack attack, compromising the platform. Users were warned not to visit or interact with the hacked website and to avoid withdrawing assets until the platform was safe. This…
Report: HHS Needs to Beef up Cloud Security and Skills
The Department of Health and Human Services is facing cloud security issues, with weaknesses in security controls and inventories of cloud systems. Over 30% of their systems are in the cloud, putting them at risk of compromise. This article has…
Fake CrowdStrike Repair Manual Pushes New Infostealer Malware
The Daolpu malware collects account credentials, browser history, and cookies from Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other browsers. It is spread through malicious document attachments in phishing emails that contain malicious macros. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
Chinese Espionage Group Upgrades Malware Arsenal to Target All Major Operating Systems
The new Macma macOS backdoor is capable of data exfiltration through functionalities like device fingerprinting, keylogging, audio capture, and file uploading and downloading. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article: Chinese…
Alphabet’s Reported $23B Bet on Wiz Fizzles Out
Alphabet’s planned $23 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz has fallen through, leading Wiz to pursue its own path toward an IPO and aiming for $1 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR). This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
The Power and Peril of RMM Tools
RMM tools have become essential in managing remote devices, but they also pose risks if exploited by threat actors. Attackers can gain remote access to devices, exfiltrate data, and remain undetected. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
Infostealer Campaign Exploits Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Flaw to Spread Payloads
A security flaw in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen was exploited to deliver ACR, Lumma, and Meduza stealers in a recent campaign. The campaign targeted Spain, Thailand, and the U.S. by using booby-trapped files exploiting CVE-2024-21412. This article has been indexed from…
Possible APT28-linked Hackers Target Ukraine’s Scientific Institutions
APT28-linked hackers have targeted Ukraine’s scientific institutions in a cyber-espionage campaign, believed to have ties to the Kremlin-backed group APT28, also known as Fancy Bear and BlueDelta. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
Chinese ‘Cybercrime Syndicate’ Behind Gambling Sites Advertised at European Sporting Events
Infoblox revealed a Chinese cybercrime syndicate called Vigorish Viper behind illegal online gambling brands advertised at European football stadiums. The group is linked to online gambling and cyber fraud-related human trafficking in Southeast Asia. This article has been indexed from…
Google Abandons Plan to Drop Third-Party Cookies in Chrome
Google has decided to continue supporting third-party cookies, instead proposing a new approach that allows users to opt-in to their Privacy Sandbox. This comes after criticism and regulatory pressure over privacy concerns and competition issues. This article has been indexed…
Verizon to Pay $16 Million in TracFone Data Breach Settlement
Verizon Communications has agreed to pay a $16 million settlement to the FCC for three data breaches at TracFone Wireless, a subsidiary acquired in 2021. TracFone provides services under brands like Total by Verizon Wireless and Straight Talk. This article…
BreachForums v1 database leak is an OPSEC test for hackers
The leak comes from a backup allegedly sold by Conor Fitzpatrick, also known as Pompompurin. Following the seizure of RaidForums in 2022, Fitzpatrick launched BreachForums v1, which was later seized by the FBI and linked to his arrest. This article…
Spanish Police Arrest Three Suspects Linked to Pro-Moscow NoName057(16) Hackers
Spanish police authorities have arrested three suspects connected to the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16), known for conducting DDoS attacks against Ukraine and its allies. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…
Popular Ukrainian Telegram Channels Hacked to Spread Russian Propaganda
Channels with millions of subscribers, including Times of Ukraine and Real Kyiv, were affected by the hack. Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne stated that 270 Ukrainian channels were compromised, with hackers spreading false narratives and propaganda. This article has been indexed from…
FrostyGoop Malware Used to Shut down Heat in Ukraine Attack
FrostyGoop can disrupt industrial processes by altering values on ICS devices. The malware exploited the Modbus protocol to directly affect industrial control systems, posing a significant threat to OT environments globally. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
Ransomware Takedowns Leave Criminals Scrambling for Stability
A recent report from Europol indicates that the disruption of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups is causing a fragmentation of the threat landscape, complicating tracking efforts. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…
Cursed tapes: Exploiting the EvilVideo vulnerability on Telegram for Android
ESET researchers discovered a zero-day exploit targeting Telegram for Android, called EvilVideo. This exploit allowed attackers to send malicious Android payloads disguised as video files in unpatched versions of Telegram. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
UK: NCA Infiltrates DDoS-for-Hire Site as Suspected Controller Arrested in Northern Ireland
The National Crime Agency (NCA) in the United Kingdom has successfully infiltrated a DDoS-for-hire service known as DigitalStress. The suspected controller of the site was arrested in Northern Ireland earlier this month. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
Fake Grand Theft Auto VI Beta Download Spreads Malware
Bitdefender researchers found suspicious Facebook ads promoting fake beta versions for free download on PC. These ads promise early access to a non-existent GTA VI beta with attractive features and release dates, using stolen gameplay footage. This article has been…
Russian Nationals Plead Guilty to Participating in the LockBit Ransomware Group
Two Russian nationals, Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev, pleaded guilty in a federal court in Newark for their roles in the LockBit ransomware operation. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…
UK Arrests Suspected Scattered Spider Hacker Linked to MGM Attack
A 17-year-old boy from Walsall has been arrested by UK police for his involvement in the 2023 MGM Resorts ransomware attack, connected to the Scattered Spider hacking group. The arrest was made with assistance from the NCA and the FBI.…
Attackers Abuse Swap File to Steal Credit Cards
Attackers recently abused the swap file in a Magento e-commerce site to steal credit card information. Despite multiple cleanup attempts, the malware persisted until analysts discovered it. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
US Sanctions Two Members of Russian ‘Cyber Army’ Hacktivist Group
The U.S. sanctioned two members of the Russian hacktivist group Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR) for carrying out cyber operations against critical U.S. infrastructure. CARR has launched low-impact DDoS attacks in Ukraine and its allies since 2022. This article…
Analyzing Container Escape Techniques in Cloud Environments
While containers offer efficiency, they are vulnerable to attacks exploiting misconfigurations. Attackers can execute code or escalate privileges, endangering organizational security. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article: Analyzing Container Escape…
Fake CrowdStrike Fixes Target Companies With Malware, Data Wipers
Malicious campaigns have emerged, including one targeting BBVA bank customers with a fake CrowdStrike Hotfix that installs remote access tools. Another attack involves a data wiper distributed under the guise of a CrowdStrike update. This article has been indexed from…
CISA Says Malicious Hackers are ‘Taking Advantage’ of CrowdStrike Outage
The U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA warned against clicking on suspicious links to prevent email compromise. Cybercriminals are already impersonating CrowdStrike in phishing emails, asking for payment to “fix the CrowdStrike apocalypse.” This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
China Claims Volt Typhoon was a False Flag Inside Job Conspiracy
Beijing has claimed that the Volt Typhoon attack gang, accused by Five Eyes nations of being a Beijing-backed threat to critical infrastructure, was actually fabricated by the US intelligence community. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
New Play Ransomware Linux Variant Targets ESXi Shows Ties With Prolific Puma
The Play ransomware group has introduced a Linux variant that targets ESXi environments. This variant verifies its environment before executing and has been successful in evading security measures. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
OilAlpha Malicious Applications Target Humanitarian Aid Groups Operating in Yemen
The attacks, linked to a group called OilAlpha, involved malicious mobile apps and targeted CARE International, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and Saudi Arabian King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
North Korean Hackers May Have Attacked Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX
Indian crypto exchange WazirX disclosed a loss of virtual assets worth more than $230 million due to a cyber attack linked to North Korea. The attack targeted a multi-signature wallet with six signatories, leading to a breach in security measures.…
Larger Deals Propel Cybersecurity Funding to Two-Year High in Q2 2024
According to Crunchbase data, cybersecurity funding reached a two-year high in Q2 of 2024, with venture capitalists investing $4.4 billion in startups, the strongest quarter since 2022. This marked a 144% increase from the previous year. This article has been…
Operation Spincaster Targets Crypto Pig-Butchering Scams
Operation Spincaster, involving law enforcement and government agencies across six countries, as well as 17 cryptocurrency exchanges, has identified 7,000 leads and $162 million in losses. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
Critical TE.0 HTTP Request Smuggling Vulnerability Impacts Thousands of Google Cloud-hosted Websites
This new class of HTTP Request Smuggling vulnerabilities poses a significant risk to thousands of websites, including those protected by Google’s Load Balancer and Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP). This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
Critical Splunk Flaw can be Exploited to Grab Passwords
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-36991) in Splunk Enterprise on Windows is considered more severe than initially thought, allowing attackers to grab passwords. Various proof-of-concept exploits have been published. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
New Hacker Group Uses Open-Source Tools to Spy on Entities in Asia-Pacific Region
Targets of TAG-100’s attacks include intergovernmental and diplomatic entities in the Asia-Pacific region, religious organizations in the U.S. and Taiwan, as well as a political party supporting an investigation into the Chinese government. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Majority of SEC Civil Fraud Case Against SolarWinds Dismissed, but Core Remains
Most of the SEC civil fraud case against SolarWinds was dismissed by a U.S. District Court judge, but key allegations related to misleading investors about cybersecurity practices leading up to the 2020 Sunburst hack remain. This article has been indexed…
Grype: Open-Source Vulnerability Scanner for Container Images, Filesystems
Grype is an open-source vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems that works with Syft to detect vulnerabilities in major operating system and language-specific packages like Alpine, Debian, Ruby, Java, Python, and more. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Revolver Rabbit Gang Registers 500,000 Domains for Malware Campaigns
The Revolver Rabbit cybercriminal gang has registered over 500,000 domain names for infostealer campaigns targeting Windows and macOS systems. They utilize registered domain generation algorithms (RDGAs) to rapidly register multiple domains at once. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
CISA Appoints New Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Group Leaders
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has appointed new leaders to its cybersecurity division and stakeholder engagement role to enhance national cyber defenses and foster collaboration between the public and private sectors. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Exchange Online Adds Inbound DANE with DNSSEC for Security Boost
This new capability combines DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities (DANE) for SMTP and Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) to protect against downgrade and man-in-the-middle attacks. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
New Malware Campaign Exploiting RDPWrapper and Tailscale Targets Cryptocurrency Users
By configuring multiple RDP sessions with RDPWrapper and using Tailscale for secure network connections, attackers can maintain access and exfiltrate sensitive data discreetly. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article: New…
New Cyware Survey Reveals Critical Gaps in Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Sharing and Collaboration
As per the Cyware survey, 91% of respondents recognize the significance of collaboration in cybersecurity, but many struggle to effectively combine insights across teams and platforms. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
Attacks on Israeli Orgs ‘More Than Doubled’ Since October 7, Cyber Researcher Says
Cyberattacks on Israeli organizations have more than doubled since the October 7 terrorist attack, with politically-motivated groups like hackers affiliated with Iran and Hezbollah, along with hacktivists, being the main drivers behind these attacks. This article has been indexed from…
Critical Cisco Bug Lets Hackers Add Root Users on SEG Devices
Cisco has addressed a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to add new users with root privileges and crash Security Email Gateway (SEG) appliances by sending emails with malicious attachments. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber…
SolarWinds Fixes Eight Critical Bugs in Access Rights Audit Software
The vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-23469, CVE-2024-23466, CVE-2024-23467, CVE-2024-28074, CVE-2024-23471, and CVE-2024-23470) were all rated with severity scores of 9.6/10 and posed risks of unauthorized actions and information disclosure. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
Firms Skip Security Reviews of Updates About Half the Time
A recent poll of tech managers from CrowdStrike’s 2024 State of Application Security Report revealed that cybersecurity workers only review major updates to software applications 54% of the time. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber…
UnitedHealth’s Cyberattack Response Costs to Surpass $2.3 Billion This Year
UnitedHealth is expected to spend over $2.3 billion this year to recover from a cyberattack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare, which is significantly higher than initial estimates. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
SubSnipe: Open-Source Tool for Finding Subdomains Vulnerable to Takeover
SubSnipe is an open-source tool designed to identify vulnerable subdomains at risk of takeover. Created by Florian Walter, the tool offers improved accuracy and efficiency compared to other similar tools by conducting additional verification steps. This article has been indexed…
Mysterious Chinese Hacking Group ‘GhostEmperor’ Spotted for First Time in Two Years
Security firm Sygnia revealed that GhostEmperor recently compromised a network, using it as a launchpad to access another victim’s systems. This marks the first public report on the group since it was identified by Kaspersky Lab in 2021. This article…
Ransomware Costs at Critical Infrastructure Organizations Soar
According to Sophos, ransomware attacks on critical national infrastructure (CNI) organizations have seen a significant increase in costs over the past year, with the median ransom payments reaching $2.54 million. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
UK to Introduce Watered-Down Version of Mandatory Reporting for Ransomware Attacks
Despite the limited scope of the bill, it aims to protect digital services and supply chains from cyberattacks. The legislation will also empower regulators to ensure critical infrastructure companies implement essential cyber safety measures. This article has been indexed from…
Russia-linked FIN7 Hackers Sell Their Security Evasion Tool to Other Groups on Darknet
Russia-linked cybercriminal group FIN7 sells its security evasion tool, AvNeutralizer, to other criminal gangs on darknet forums. The tool helps hackers bypass threat detection systems on victims’ devices. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
Cisco SSM On-Prem Bug Lets Hackers Change Any User’s Password
Tracked as CVE-2024-20419, the flaw enables remote attackers to set new passwords without authentication. Admins are advised to upgrade to the fixed release to protect vulnerable servers, as there are no workarounds available. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Weak Credentials Behind Nearly Half of All Cloud-Based Attacks, Research Finds
Credential mismanagement was the leading cause of cloud-based attacks in the first half of 2024, according to a Google Cloud report. Weak credentials and misconfigurations were responsible for 75% of network intrusions during this period. This article has been indexed…
Most GitHub Actions Workflows are Insecure in Some Way
A report by Legit Security highlights concerns around the security posture of the GitHub Actions marketplace, with most custom Actions lacking verification and being maintained by one developer. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
Report: Half of SMEs Unprepared for Cyber-Threats
According to a new report by JumpCloud, About 49% of SME IT teams feel they lack resources to defend against cyber-threats, with layoffs affecting nearly half of them. 71% believe budget cuts would increase risk. This article has been indexed…
Chinese APT Targets Italian Government Agencies and Companies Using 9002 RAT
The 9002 RAT malware, used in Operation Aurora in 2009, is a versatile trojan that can monitor network traffic, capture screenshots, and execute commands from a remote server. The malware is constantly updated with new variants to avoid detection. This…
Coast Guard Battles Cyberthreats Amid Industry Resistance
A recent report reveals that private sector stakeholders in the marine transportation system are hesitating to utilize critical cybersecurity services offered by the U.S. Coast Guard. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
Scattered Spider Chooses RansomHub, Qilin for Latest Attacks
Scattered Spider, a notorious cybercrime group, has added ransomware strains RansomHub and Qilin to its arsenal, as revealed by Microsoft. They are known for sophisticated social engineering tactics to breach targets and steal data. This article has been indexed from…
CISA Adds OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools Bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a directive to federal agencies to fix a critical vulnerability in GeoServer, a popular open-source server, that is actively being exploited. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
WP Time Capsule Plugin Update Urged After Critical Security Flaw
By exploiting this flaw, attackers could bypass critical authentication checks, manipulating JSON-encoded POST data to elevate their privileges and effectively log in as site administrators. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…