A ransomware gang dubbed Codefinger is encrypting data stored in target organizations’ AWS S3 buckets with AWS’s server-side encryption option with customer-provided keys (SSE-C), and asking for money to hand over the key they used. They do not exfiltrate the…
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Russian Malware Campaign Hits Central Asian Diplomatic Files
Diplomatic entities in Kazakhstan and Central Asia have been targeted by UAC-0063 using weaponized Word docs deploying HATVIBE malware This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Russian Malware Campaign Hits Central Asian Diplomatic Files
Ransomware attack on Amazon and Dutch University
Amazon Storage Buckets Targeted by Codefinger Ransomware Amazon Web Services (AWS), often considered one of the most secure cloud storage platforms, is now facing a significant cyber threat from a ransomware strain called Codefinger. What makes this attack particularly alarming…
Building a Secure by Design Ecosystem
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from CISA Blog Read the original article: Building a Secure by Design Ecosystem
Heimdal and Watsoft Team Up to Strengthen MSP Cybersecurity in France
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, and PARIS, France, January 13, 2025 — Heimdal, a top European cybersecurity company, is teaming up with Watsoft, a French IT distributor focused on Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This partnership will help MSPs in France deal with today’s…
The new rules for AI and encrypted messaging, with Mallory Knodel (Lock and Code S06E01)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Mallory Knodel about whether AI assistants are compatible with encrypted messaging apps. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The new rules for AI and…
CISA and US and International Partners Publish Guidance on Priority Considerations in Product Selection for OT Owners and Operators
Today, CISA—along with U.S. and international partners—released joint guidance Secure by Demand: Priority Considerations for Operational Technology Owners and Operators when Selecting Digital Products. As part of CISA’s Secure by Demand series, this guidance focuses on helping customers identify manufacturers dedicated…
A breach of Gravy Analytics’ huge trove of location data threatens the privacy of millions
The company confirmed the breach after a hacker posted millions of location data records online. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: A…
Data Decay and Cybersecurity: Understanding The Risks And Mitigating The Impact On Your Business
Becoming successful in this digital age means your business operations, decision-making, and customer relationships are primarily powered by your data. Unfortunately, the quality of your data diminishes as time passes…. The post Data Decay and Cybersecurity: Understanding The Risks And…
Hackers Exploit Aviatrix Controller Vulnerability to Deploy Backdoors and Crypto Miners
A recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting the Aviatrix Controller cloud networking platform has come under active exploitation in the wild to deploy backdoors and cryptocurrency miners. Cloud security firm Wiz said it’s currently responding to “multiple incidents” involving the…
iMessage text gets recipient to disable phishing protection so they can be phished
Smishing messages that come with instructions to bypass iMessage’s protection against links are on the rise This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: iMessage text gets recipient to disable phishing protection so they can be phished
Botnet Threat Update July to December 2024
Overall botnet command control (C&C) activity decreased marginally by -4% between July and December last year. China dominated the Top 20 charts with increased botnet C&C activity across domain registrars and networks, ranking #1 globally for hosting botnet C&C servers.…
Privacy Roundup: Week 2 of Year 2025
This is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 5 JAN 2025 – 11 JAN 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here…
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [13 January]
The cyber world’s been buzzing this week, and it’s all about staying ahead of the bad guys. From sneaky software bugs to advanced hacking tricks, the risks are real, but so are the ways to protect yourself. In this recap,…
Deep Dive Into a Linux Rootkit Malware
An in-depth analysis of how a remote attacker deployed a rootkit and a user-space binary file by executing a shell script. This article has been indexed from Fortinet Threat Research Blog Read the original article: Deep Dive Into a…
Infostealer Masquerades as PoC Code Targeting Recent LDAP Vulnerability
A fake proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a recent LDAP vulnerability distributes information stealer malware. The post Infostealer Masquerades as PoC Code Targeting Recent LDAP Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
EU law enforcement training agency data breach: Data of 97,000 individuals compromised
Personal data of nearly 100,000 individuals that have participated in trainings organized by CEPOL, the European Union (EU) Agency for Law Enforcement Training, has potentially been compromised due to the cyberattack suffered by the agency in May 2024. “Starting in…
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [13 January]
The cyber world’s been buzzing this week, and it’s all about staying ahead of the bad guys. From sneaky software bugs to advanced hacking tricks, the risks are real, but so are the ways to protect yourself. In this recap,…
Microsoft 365 MFA Outage Fixed
Microsoft confirmed an outage of its multi-factor authentication system impacting access to Microsoft 365, causing login failures and service disruption This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Microsoft 365 MFA Outage Fixed
This new Philips smart lock combines palm recognition with a built-in camera for ultimate security
The Philips 5000 Series Video Palm Recognition smart lock builds upon the success of its predecessor. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: This new Philips smart lock combines palm recognition…