On July 25, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted an individual linked to the North Korean threat actor that Microsoft tracks as Onyx Sleet. Microsoft Threat Intelligence collaborated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in tracking…
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U.S. DoJ Indicts North Korean Hacker for Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday unsealed an indictment against a North Korean military intelligence operative for allegedly carrying out ransomware attacks against healthcare facilities in the country and funneling the payments to orchestrate additional intrusions into defense,…
97% of Devices Disrupted by CrowdStrike Restored as Insurer Estimates Billions in Losses
CrowdStrike says 97% of Windows systems impacted by its bad update are back online, just as an insurer predicts billions in losses for major companies. The post 97% of Devices Disrupted by CrowdStrike Restored as Insurer Estimates Billions in Losses…
Deepfake Attacks Prompt Change in Security Strategy
Organizations can keep their deepfake response plans current by continuously monitoring industry trends and integrating new technologies. The post Deepfake Attacks Prompt Change in Security Strategy appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Networking Equipment Riddled With Software Supply Chain Risks
Outdated software components often contain vulnerabilities that have been discovered and are well-understood by threat actors. The post Networking Equipment Riddled With Software Supply Chain Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
North Korean chap charged for attacks on US hospitals, military, NASA – and even China
Microsoft, Mandiant, weigh in with info about methods used by Andariel gang alleged to have made many, many, heists The US Department of Justice on Thursday charged a North Korean national over a series of ransomware attacks on stateside hospitals…
Terrorist Activity is Accelerating in Cyberspace – Risk Precursor to Summer Olympics and Elections
Terrorist groups are increasingly using cyberspace and digital communication channels to plan and execute attacks. Yesterday Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray expressed growing concerns over the potential for a coordinated foreign terrorist attack in the United States.…
The Role of DDoS Stress Testing in DDoS Protection
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, posing significant threats to businesses worldwide. Protecting assets and ensuring continuous availability of services is crucial for any organization. This blog walks into the wide road of why DDoS stress…
Bridging the Expertise Gap: Enhancing Cybersecurity Skills in Compliance Professionals
In the complex world of compliance, professionals deal with many responsibilities that go well beyond just cybersecurity. Compliance can encompass areas such as financial regulations, anti-money laundering practices, and safety standards, each requiring its own set of specialized skills; however,…
Play & LockBit Ransomware Join Hands to Launch Cyber Attacks
Play Ransomware and LockBit Ransomware have reportedly allied to enhance their capabilities in launching cyber attacks. This collaboration, which involves a significant financial transaction and training exchange, has raised alarms among cybersecurity experts and organizations worldwide. Financial Transaction and Training…
Progress fixes critical RCE flaw in Telerik Report Server, upgrade ASAP! (CVE-2024-6327)
Progress Software has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-6327) in its Telerik Report Server solution and is urging users to upgrade as soon as possible. About CVE-2024-6327 (and CVE-2024-6096) Telerik Report Server is an enterprise solution for storing, creating, managing and…
North Korean state hacker infiltrates US security firm; Cybersecurity Today for Friday, July 26, 2024
North Korean State Actor Infiltrates US Security Firm | Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers two major incidents. The first is an American firm, KnowBe4, inadvertently hiring a North Korean state actor posing as…
NHS Ransomware Attack leads to extreme blood shortage
On June 3rd of this year, Synnovis, a provider of technology and pathology services, fell victim to a ransomware attack, causing significant disruptions to IT systems within Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). The British healthcare organization has issued a public…
Harnessing Defensive AI: Safeguarding the Digital Realm
In an increasingly interconnected world where digital threats loom large, the integration of Defensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a critical bulwark against cyberattacks. From sophisticated ransomware assaults on critical infrastructure to relentless phishing schemes targeting sensitive data, the need…
CrowdStrike Warns of New Phishing Scam Targeting German Customers
CrowdStrike is alerting about an unfamiliar threat actor attempting to capitalize on the Falcon Sensor update fiasco to distribute dubious installers targeting German customers as part of a highly targeted campaign. The cybersecurity company said it identified what it described…
Ongoing Cyberattack Targets Exposed Selenium Grid Services for Crypto Mining
Cybersecurity researchers are sounding the alarm over an ongoing campaign that’s leveraging internet-exposed Selenium Grid services for illicit cryptocurrency mining. Cloud security Wiz is tracking the activity under the name SeleniumGreed. The campaign, which is targeting older versions of Selenium…
North Korean chap charged for attacks on US hospitals, miiltary, NASA – and even China
Microsoft, Mandiant, weigh in with info about methods used by Andariel gang alleged to have made many, many, heists The US Department of Justice on Thursday charged a North Korean national over a series of ransomware attacks on stateside hospitals…
Critical Flaw in Telerik Report Server Poses Remote Code Execution Risk
Progress Software is urging users to update their Telerik Report Server instances following the discovery of a critical security flaw that could result in remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-6327 (CVSS score: 9.9), impacts Report Server version 2024…
AI-generated deepfake attacks force companies to reassess cybersecurity
As AI-generated deepfake attacks and identity fraud become more prevalent, companies are developing response plans to address these threats, according to GetApp. In fact, 73% of US respondents report that their organization has developed a deepfake response plan. This concern…
16% of organizations experience disruptions due to insufficient AI maturity
While sysadmins recognize AI’s potential, significant gaps in education, cautious organizational adoption, and insufficient AI maturity hinder widespread implementation, leading to mixed results and disruptions in 16% of organizations, according to Action1. Knowledge gap and training needs Sysadmins’ views remained…