Such is the industry, that RISC-V, an open and extensible instruction set architecture (ISA) has now invaded the CPU market, opening up many opportunities for new entrants. It has gained a lot of traction through Linux kernel support as well…
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DISPOSSESSOR And RADAR Ransomware Emerging With RaaS Model
Ransomware affiliates are forming alliances to recoup losses from unreliable partners. A prominent example involves ALPHV extorting $22 million from Change Healthcare but withholding funds from its data exfiltration affiliate. To remedy this, the affiliate has reportedly partnered with RansomHub…
Hackers Exploit iOS Settings to Trigger Fake iOS Updates on Hijacked Devices
A sophisticated mobile attack vector involves a deceptive iOS update that masquerades as the legitimate iOS 18, tricking users into installing malicious code. The persistence mechanism allows threat actors to maintain covert control over the compromised device, facilitating data exfiltration…
MongoDB Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
MongoDB has disclosed a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to escalate privileges on systems running certain versions of MongoDB. This vulnerability, CVE-2024-7553, affects multiple versions of MongoDB Server, C Driver, and PHP Driver. The flaw stems from incorrect validation…
Authorities Dismantled North Korean Remote IT Worker Laptop Farm
Authorities have dismantled a “laptop farm” in Nashville, Tennessee, allegedly used to support the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) weapons program. Matthew Isaac Knoot, 38, has been charged with multiple offenses, including conspiracy to cause damage to protected computers…
STAC6451 Hacker Hijacking Microsoft SQL Servers to Compromise Organizations
A sophisticated threat activity cluster, STAC6451, has been identified targeting Microsoft SQL servers. This cluster, primarily observed by Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams, has compromised organizations by exploiting SQL server vulnerabilities. The attackers have been using a combination…
Record Breaking DDoS Attack 419 TB of Malicious Traffic Within 24-Hours
A record-breaking Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack unleashed 419 terabytes of malicious traffic over 24 hours. This unprecedented event, which began at 8:05 UTC on July 15, 2024, targeted a financial services company in Israel, showcasing the evolving threat…
Critical Cisco Small Business IP Phone Flaws Exposes Users to Remote Attacks
Cisco has issued a security advisory warning users of its Small Business SPA300 and SPA500 Series IP Phones about multiple critical vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or cause denial of service (DoS) conditions. These vulnerabilities…
Tor Browser 13.5.2 Released: What’s New!
The Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 13.5.2, now available for download from the Tor Browser download page and the distribution directory. This latest version brings crucial security updates and several enhancements to improve user experience and…
AWS Launches Mithra To Detect Malicious Domains Across Systems
Amazon’s e-commerce platforms and cloud services form a digital ecosystem requiring a strong cybersecurity framework. Amazon, which has a vast online presence covering multiple domains and services, is at great risk of being attacked by advanced cyber threats. For this…