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…
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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…
BMJ Warns: Deepfake Doctors Fueling Health Scams on Social Media
Deepfake videos featuring some of Britain’s most well-known television doctors are circulating on social media to sell fraudulent products, as per report by the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Doctors like Hilary Jones, Rangan Chatterjee, and the late Michael Mosley…
North Korean Hackers Target Energy and Aerospace Industries in Novel Espionage Campaign
As per recent findings from Mandiant, companies operating in the energy and aerospace sectors are being targeted by a cyber-espionage campaign that has connections with North Korea. The outfit behind the campaign, dubbed UNC2970, is most likely linked to…
US Steps up Pressure on Intellexa Spyware Maker with New Sanctions
The US Treasury Department imposed further sanctions on five individuals and one entity connected to the Intellexa Consortium, a reportedly tainted holding company behind notorious spyware known as Predator. US officials say that even though more sanctions were imposed…
UK Leads Global Cybersecurity Dialogue
As part of a three-day meeting with ‘like-minded’ countries, the UK has begun a conversation aimed at tackling the growing threat of cyber attacks and how to combat them. The government intends to initiate a global dialogue with leading…
Columbus Faces Scrutiny for Handling of Ransomware Attack and Lawsuit Against IT Consultant
In July, Columbus, Ohio, experienced a ransomware attack, which initially appeared to be a typical breach. However, the city’s unusual response sparked concern among cybersecurity experts and legal professionals. IT consultant David Leroy Ross, also known as Connor Goodwolf,…
23andMe Agrees to $30 Million Settlement Over Data Breach Impacting 6.9 Million Customers
23andMe has agreed to pay $30 million and provide three years of security monitoring as part of a settlement to resolve a lawsuit alleging the genetics testing company failed to safeguard the personal data of 6.9 million customers compromised…
Here’s How to Remove Malware From Your Chromebook
Imagine this: your Chromebook fails just before you click “Save” after spending hours working on your project. Let’s imagine you want to watch a series, but it keeps crashing, making it impossible for you to get the most out…
Six Hackers Linked to Worldwide Cyber Attacks Arrested in Singapore
The Singaporean authorities have detained six people believed to be associated with a global cybercrime syndicate suspected of masterminding malicious cyber activities all over the world, latest reports said. The arrest was a result of an extensive operation carried out…
Kawasaki Motors Europe Targeted by RansomHub Ransomware Attack
Kawasaki Motors Europe has been targeted by a ransomware attack orchestrated by the RansomHub gang, causing significant disruption to its services. The company, responsible for distributing and selling Kawasaki’s motorcycles across Europe, swiftly responded by isolating its servers to…
E-commerce Threat: The WooCommerce Skimming Attacks
The cybersecurity landscape advances daily and so do threats, e-commerce websites have become a main target for threat actors. In a recent incident, an advanced skimming attack on WooCommerce sites has shed light on the new methods hackers use to…
Big Tech Prioritizes Security with Zuckerberg at the Helm
Reports indicate that some of the largest tech firms are paying millions of dollars each year to safeguard the CEOs of their companies, with some companies paying more than others depending on the industry. There has been a significant…
Port of Seattle Battles Ransomware Attack, Refuses to Pay
The Port of Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport have corroborated that the major system outages which took place late August were caused by a ransomware attack. On August 24, a cyberattack partially disrupted the critical operations at the airport…
Fortinet Confirms Data Breach Involving Limited Number of Customers, Linked to Hacker “Fortibitch”
Fortinet has disclosed a data breach impacting a “small number” of its clients after a hacker, using the alias “Fortibitch,” leaked 440GB of customer information on BreachForums. The hacker claimed to have accessed the data from an Azure SharePoint…