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Hackers Started using Python for Developing New Ransomware

Ransomware has been one of the top threats to organizations, contributing several millions of dollars to multiple organizations worldwide. Most of these ransomware operators infiltrate the systems, steal sensitive data, and lock the systems with ransomware. There have been a…

Hackers Hijacking MS-SQL Servers to Install Mimic Ransomware

The Trigona ransomware threat actor has been observed engaging in new activities, such as installing Mimic malware that targets MS-SQL servers.  MS-SQL servers’ Bulk Copy Program (BCP) feature is abused during the malware installation process. The BCP utility bcp.exe is…

U.S. Officials Detained a 19-year-old SIM-Swap Hacker

In the murky depths of the digital underworld, a tale unfolds: the rise and fall of “King Bob,” a moniker masking 19-year-old Noah Michael Urban, a Florida man entangled in a web of cybercrime.  An investigation revealed the accused’s role…

45K+ Exposed Jenkins Instances Vulnerable to RCE Attacks

It was previously reported that Jenkins was discovered with a new critical vulnerability, which was associated with unauthenticated arbitrary file reads that can be utilized by threat actors to read sensitive files on the server. The CVE was mentioned as…

APT Hackers Use FalseFont Backdoor to Remotely Hack Computers

Peach Sandstorm APT targets defense contractors globally via the FalseFont Backdoor, which can access remote systems and exfiltrate data. In this campaign, the malware offers the user a realistic user interface and behavior while posing as a legitimate application from US Defense…

Beware of Phobos Ransomware Delivered via Office Document

Researchers discovered an Office document with a VBA script intended to spread the Phobos ransomware known as FAUST. The FAUST version can sustain persistence in a given environment and generates multiple threads for efficient execution.  A well-known family of malicious…

GitLab Flaw Let Attackers Write Files to Arbitrary Locations

GitLab releases security updates addressing several critical vulnerabilities, urging all users to upgrade immediately. This release is crucial for ensuring the security of GitLab instances, as it patches vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to: Document Run Free ThreatScan on Your…

Exploit Released for Critical Jenkins RCE Flaw

Jenkins has been discovered with a critical vulnerability that is associated with arbitrary code execution that threat actors can exploit for malicious purposes. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-23898, and the severity is yet to be categorized. However, Jenkins has…

Russian TrickBot Malware Developer Pleaded Guilty

Vladimir Dunaev, a resident of Amur Blast and aged 40, has confessed to creating and distributing Trickbot malware. The purpose of the malware was to launch cyberattacks against various American hospitals and companies. Trickbot has a collection of malware tools…

What are the Common Security Challenges CISOs Face?

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) hold a critical and challenging role in today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Here are the common security challenges CISOs face. As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive their operations, CISOs face complex security challenges…

198% Surge in Browser Based zero-hour Phishing Attacks

The digital landscape is under siege. Surging browser-based phishing attacks, a 198% increase in just the second half of 2023, paint a chilling picture of cyber threats outsmarting traditional security.  Menlo Security’s 2023 State of Browser Security Report unveils this…