DigiCert has announced the acquisition of Vercara to offer customers a unified DNS and certificate management experience. Vercara provides cloud-based services like managed DNS and DDoS security to protect networks and applications. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
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Biotech Company Hacked in 2023 Pays States $4.5 Million Over Breached Data
The state attorneys general of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut reached an agreement with Enzo Biochem, which revealed the incident to the federal government in May 2023. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
Report: 56% of Security Professionals Worry About AI-Powered Threats
AI professionals have concerns about their jobs being replaced by AI tools, with 56% of security professionals worried about AI-powered threats, as reported by Pluralsight. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…
Report: Ransomware Gangs Rake in More Than $450 Million in First Half of 2024
Ransomware groups have earned over $450 million in H1 2024 by extorting victims through cryptocurrency payments, according to a report by Chainalysis. It has risen from the previous year, with a record ransom payment of $75 million reported. This article…
The AI Balancing Act: Unlocking Potential, Dealing with Security Issues, Complexity
Many organizations struggle with AI literacy, cautious adoption, and risks of immature implementation, leading to disruptions in security, including data threats and AI misuse. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…
Russian Citizen Sentenced in US for Selling Stolen Financial Data on Criminal Marketplace
A Russian citizen, known by various online names like “TeRorPP,” has been sentenced to 40 months in a U.S. prison for selling financial data and login credentials on the criminal marketplace Slilpp. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
It’s Time to Stop Thinking of Threat Groups as Supervillains, Experts Say
CISA Director Jen Easterly highlighted the importance of not glamorizing threat actors, urging defenders to focus on detecting and responding to malicious tactics rather than being fixated on the threat groups themselves. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
Meta Warns of Troll Networks From Russia, Iran Ahead of US Elections
Meta has warned of troll networks originating from Russia and Iran ahead of the US elections. According to a report by Meta, Russia remains the top source of disrupted troll networks on Facebook and Instagram, followed closely by Iran. This…
DDoS Attack Volume Rises, Peak Power Reaches 1.7 Tbps
According to Gcore, the number of DDoS attacks in the first half of 2024 increased by 46% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching a total of 830,000 attacks. The peak attack power also rose to 1.7 terabits per…
Ransomware Attackers Introduce New EDR Killer to Disable Protection on Compromised Hosts
A cybercrime group linked to RansomHub ransomware has been seen using a new EDR-killing tool, named EDRKillShifter, to disable endpoint detection and response software on compromised hosts. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
Google Warns of Iranian Hackers Targeting Affiliates of Both US Presidential Campaigns
Iranian hackers linked to the government of Iran have increased their phishing attacks on high-profile individuals in the U.S. and Israel, including those affiliated with U.S. presidential campaigns, according to Google. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
M&A Activity can Amplify Ransomware Insurance Losses, Research Finds
M&A activity can increase ransomware insurance losses, with the severity of claims rising over 400% from 2022 to 2023, according to research by cyber risk company Resilience. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
Ransomware Group Behind Major Indonesian Attack Wears Many Masks
Researchers have linked Brain Cipher to at least three other groups operating under different names. Despite its global reach, the group’s tactics are not particularly sophisticated. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
An Analysis of Common Malware Loaders
In 2024, loaders were involved in nearly 40% of critical security incidents, with popular ones being SocGholish, GootLoader, and Raspberry Robin, aiming to deliver malware like ransomware, according to Reliaquest. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
Highly-Personalized Phishing Campaign Targets Russian Government Dissidents
A spear-phishing campaign targeting Russian government dissidents and Western organizations, attributed to the Russian FSB and threat actor COLDRIVER, uses personalized social engineering tactics to gain access to online accounts. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
Massive Cyberattack Hit Central Bank of Iran
A major cyberattack struck the Central Bank of Iran and other Iranian banks, causing disruptions. The incident, reported by Iranian news outlets and Iran International, resulted in the crippling of the banks’ computer systems. This article has been indexed from…
Windows TCP/IP RCE Impacts all Systems with IPv6 Enabled, Patch Now
A critical TCP/IP remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting all Windows systems with IPv6 enabled has been discovered, prompting Microsoft to issue a warning urging users to patch their systems immediately. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
South Korea Says DPRK Hackers Stole Spy Plane Technical Data
South Korea’s ruling party, the People Power Party (PPP), has reported that hackers from North Korea have stolen important technical data related to the country’s main battle tank, the K2, as well as its spy planes known as “Baekdu” and…
Ongoing Social Engineering Campaign Refreshes Payloads
Rapid7 identified multiple intrusion attempts by threat actors utilizing social engineering tactics on June 20, 2024. The threat actors use email bombs followed by calls to offer fake solutions, with recent incidents involving Microsoft Teams calls. This article has been…
CryptoCore: Unmasking the Sophisticated Cryptocurrency Scam Operations
The CryptoCore group’s scam operation leverages deepfake technology, hijacked YouTube accounts, and professionally designed websites to trick users into sending cryptocurrencies to scammer wallets. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…