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…
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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…