Ransomware gangs like BianLian and Rhysida are increasingly using Microsoft’s Azure Storage Explorer and AzCopy to steal data from compromised networks and store it in Azure Blob Storage. Storage Explorer is a graphical management tool for Microsoft Azure, whereas…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
The Expanding PKfail Vulnerability in Secure Boot and Its Alarming Impact
The PKfail vulnerability in Secure Boot has grown into a far-reaching security threat, affecting thousands of devices across multiple sectors. Originally believed to be a limited issue, it arises from manufacturers releasing hardware with known compromised software, allowing unauthorized…
Kawasaki Ransomware Attack: 500 GB Alleged Data Leaked, RansomHub Claims
In a recent ransomware attack that hit Kawasaki Motors Europe (KME), the company has confirmed that it suffered the breach causing major service disruptions as threat actors threatened to leak the data. “At the start of September, Kawasaki Motors Europe…
China Linked APT: Raptor Train Botnet Attacks IoT Devices
A new cyber threat has caught the attention of experts, Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs found a new botnet called Raptor Train, made of IOT and small office/home office (SOHO) devices. Experts believe that Raptor Train has links to China-based APT…
Earth Baxia Exploits GeoServer to Launch APAC Spear-Phishing Attacks
An analysis by Trend Micro indicates that the cyber espionage group Earth Baxia has been attempting to target government agencies in Taiwan, as well as potentially other countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, through spear-phishing campaigns and exploitation of…
Seattle Port Suffers Data Breach, Rhysida Ransomware Suspected
The ransomware attack has significantly disrupted the port’s operations, highlighting the challenges that critical infrastructure providers face in the immediate aftermath of a cybersecurity breach. While recovery efforts are ongoing, the impact continues for some areas. Most affected systems…
Preparing Healthcare for Ransomware Attacks: A 12-Step Approach by Dr. Eric Liederman
Dr. Eric Liederman, CEO of CyberSolutionsMD, emphasizes that healthcare organizations must be prepared for ransomware attacks with a structured approach, describing it as akin to a “12-step program.” He highlights that relying solely on protective measures is insufficient since all…
Say Goodbye to Login Struggles with Apple’s New ‘Passwords App’
With its much-awaited iOS 18, Apple is now launching an app called Passwords, created to help improve one of the oldest but least-tampered-with needs when it comes to digital security: password management. Now, the ‘Passwords’ app is downloadable on…
Construction Firms Targeted in Brute Force Assaults on Accounting Software
Unidentified hackers have targeted construction firms using Foundation accounting software, security experts revealed earlier this week. According to cybersecurity firm Huntress, the hackers hunt for publicly available Foundation installations on the internet and then test combinations of default usernames…
Red Hat OpenShift Users Urged to Patch Critical Build Flaws
Over 3,000 of Red Hat OpenShift’s customers, including a significant portion of the Global Fortune 500, are trusting the platform because of its robust security features and its industry-leading hybrid cloud platform. However, two critical vulnerabilities in OpenShift could…