When the British Library was infected with ransomware, few could have predicted how damaging the attack would be. A month later, the Library’s IT systems… The post Ransomware takes British Library goes offline appeared first on Panda Security Mediacenter. This…
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Avast Threat Report shows humans are better targets that software
When you think of cybercriminals, you might conjure up a movie image of people working in dark rooms with complex spreads of monitors filled with lines and lines of code as they try to break through the security of remote…
Confirm strenghtens trust and security in online marketplaces
Confirm launched a portable digital identity solution designed to bolster trust and security in online marketplaces. Using identity protocols paired with intuitive user experiences, Confirm allows people to create a secure, verified digital ID — a ConfirmID — which they…
Attackers are trying to exploit Apache Struts vulnerability (CVE-2023-50164)
Attackers are trying to leverage public proof-of-exploit (PoC) exploit code for CVE-2023-50164, the recently patched path traversal vulnerability in Apache Struts 2. “Attackers aim to deploy webshells, with some cases targeting the parameter ‘fileFileName’ – a deviation from the original…
Vulnerabilities Now Top Initial Access Route For Ransomware
More ransomware attacks now start with vulnerability exploitation than phishing, says Corvus Insurance This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Vulnerabilities Now Top Initial Access Route For Ransomware
Fortifying confidential computing in Microsoft Azure
One of the biggest challenges facing any enterprise using the public cloud is the fact that it’s public. Yes, your applications run in isolated virtual machines and your data sits in its own virtual storage appliances, but there’s still a…
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information.reveal@gmail.com is not going to contain good news
Internet plod highlight tactics used by cruel Karakurt crime gang Karakurt, a particularly nasty extortion gang that uses “extensive harassment” to pressure victims into handing over millions of dollars in ransom payments after compromising their IT infrastructure, pose a “significant…
GambleForce Group Targets Websites With SQL Injection
Group-IB warns of new threat actor GambleForce, which uses SQL injection attacks to steal data from websites This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: GambleForce Group Targets Websites With SQL Injection
The SANS Holiday Hack Challenge is back!
Skip the sleigh and sail with Santa in this year’s fun, hands-on SANS cybersecurity event Webinar Whether you are considering a career in cyber security or you already work in the industry, the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge is a…
Cybercrime operation that sold millions of fraudulent Microsoft accounts disrupted
Microsoft disrupted an alleged threat actor group that built viable cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) businesses. Dubbed Storm-1152 by Microsoft, the group bilked enterprises and consumers globally out of millions of dollars. Images of Storm-1152’s illicit websites. Source: Microsoft Cybercrime-as-a-service is a model…
Microsoft Targets Prolific Outlook Fraudster Storm-1152
Microsoft disrupts Vietnam based threat group Storm-1152, which has sold 750 million fake accounts This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Microsoft Targets Prolific Outlook Fraudster Storm-1152
Russian Hackers Exploiting JetBrain Vulnerability to Hack Servers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and other co-authoring agencies have issued a warning that Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) cyber actors are widely exploiting CVE-2023-42793, aiming their attacks at servers that host JetBrains TeamCity…
French authorities arrested a Russian national for his role in the Hive ransomware operation
French police arrested a Russian national who is suspected of laundering money resulting from the criminal activity of the Hive ransomware gang. The French authorities arrested in Paris a Russian national who is suspected of laundering criminal proceeds for the…
EMB3D Threat Model: Understand threats to embedded devices in critical infrastructure
Critical infrastructure depends on embedded devices across industries such as oil and natural gas, electric, water management, automotive, medical, satellite, autonomous systems, and unmanned aircraft systems. However, these devices often lack proper security controls and are insufficiently tested for vulnerabilities.…
CISA Asks Public Opinion on Google Workspace Secure Configuration Baselines
In a groundbreaking stride towards fortifying cloud security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) unveils the Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) Google Workspace (GWS) Secure Configuration Baselines. This architectural marvel establishes a robust groundwork, elevating data security across nine…
GuardRail: Open-source tool for data analysis, AI content generation using OpenAI GPT models
GuardRail OSS is an open-source project delivering practical guardrails to ensure responsible AI development and deployment. GuardRail: Tailored to an organization’s AI needs GuardRail OSS offers an API-driven framework for advanced data analysis, bias mitigation, sentiment analysis, content classification, and…
US Sanctions Sinbad Mixer: Disrupting Threats Unveiled
The U.S. Treasury Department recently took a significant step in the ongoing battle against cybercrime by imposing sanctions on Sinbad. It’s a virtual currency mixer utilized by the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group to launder funds obtained through various heists. This…
New Hacker Group ‘GambleForce’ Tageting APAC Firms Using SQL Injection Attacks
A previously unknown hacker outfit called GambleForce has been attributed to a series of SQL injection attacks against companies primarily in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region since at least September 2023. “GambleForce uses a set of basic yet very effective techniques, including SQL…
Microsoft Takes Legal Action to Crack Down on Storm-1152’s Cybercrime Network
Microsoft on Wednesday said it obtained a court order to seize infrastructure set up by a group called Storm-1152 that peddled roughly 750 million fraudulent Microsoft accounts and tools through a network of bogus websites and social media pages to…
The Emergence of AI In the Enterprise: Know the Security Risks
By John Anthony Smith, CEO Conversant Group, and Eli Nussbaum, Managing Director, Conversant Group As businesses strive to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancement, many are turning […] The post The Emergence of AI In the Enterprise:…