Hey 👋 there, cyber friends! Welcome to this week’s cybersecurity newsletter, where we aim to keep you informed and empowered in the ever-changing world of cyber threats. In today’s edition, we will cover some interesting developments in the cybersecurity landscape and…
German airport websites hit by DDos attacks once again
Experts are investigating the failures of several German airports after some media attributed them to a possible hacking campaign. On Thursday, the websites of several German airports were unreachable, experts launched an investigation speculating a possible cyberattack on a large…
Strategy for Combating New Threat Actors and Emerging Cyberattacks and Risks
With the cyber threat landscape growing constantly and cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated, it is imperative for any organization to be well-prepared with a clear and actionable cyber defense strategy. As noted by Chuck Robbins, Chairman, and CEO at Cisco,…
Armenian Entities Hit by New Version of OxtaRAT Spying Tool
Entities in Armenia have come under a cyber attack using an updated version of a backdoor called OxtaRAT that allows remote access and desktop surveillance. “The tool capabilities include searching for and exfiltrating files from the infected machine, recording the video from…
Defending against AI Lobbyists
When is it time to start worrying about artificial intelligence interfering in our democracy? Maybe when an AI writes a letter to The New York Times opposing the regulation of its own technology. That happened last month. And because the…
Security amidst a global frost
No longer relegated to a side-show, tech is embedded into virtually every new piece of gear entering the battlefield The post Security amidst a global frost appeared first on WeLiveSecurity This article has been indexed from Cybercrime – WeLiveSecurity Read…
Elon Musk Denies Firing Tesla Staff After Unionisation Attempt
Union alleges Tesla fired 30 plus supporters of recent unionisation attempt, but Musk says decision was taken before this This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Elon Musk Denies Firing Tesla Staff After Unionisation Attempt
Authorities break up gang responsible for €38 million CEO fraud
A joint investigation supported by Europol has led to the dismantling of a Franco-Israeli criminal network involved in large-scale CEO fraud (also known as BEC scams). The operational activities resulted in five action days, which took place between January 2022…
Five Ways Heimdal® Can Help You Against Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks affect everyone, from local governments to large corporations, therefore ransomware protection is critical. It is up to all of us to help prevent them from being jeopardized. Unfortunately, many victims are paying the ransom, and despite efforts to…
Burton Snowboards’ Online Orders Canceled Due to a Cyberattack
The well-known snowboard manufacturer, Burton Snowboards, announced that a cyberattack targeted the organization. Due to what they called a “cyber incident”, the manufacturer canceled all online orders starting on 14 February 2023. What Do We Know Until Now Burton explained…
Data Obfuscation: What It Is and How to Use It for Your Business
Data obfuscation is an important tool for businesses in this digital age, but many are left wondering what it actually is and how to use it. In this article, we will be demystifying data obfuscation and exploring its potential benefits…
CISA Warns About Four New Vulnerabilities Exploited as Zero-Days
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added four new vulnerabilities, exploited as zero-day vulnerabilities, to its KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities) catalog. The vulnerabilities affect Windows and iOS devices. New Vulnerabilities Discovered As also mentioned by BleepingComputer, two…
Seven German Airports Hit by Suspected Cyber Attack
The ADV airport association reported that the websites of seven German airports were hit by a suspected cyber attack on Thursday. Düsseldorf, Nuremberg, and Dortmund airports were among those impacted, but the websites for Germany’s three busiest airports: Frankfurt, Munich,…
Scandinavian Airlines confirms cyberattack that exposed customer data
Scandinavian Airlines revealed in a security notice published on the SAS Group website that it was the victim of a cyberattack. The attack, which was carried out on February 14, 2023, caused […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Google Ads Spreads FatalRAT Malware, Disguised As Popular Apps
According to a new study, the FatalRAT malware, which spreads via bogus websites for well-known apps, targets Chinese-speaking people. FatalRat malware, which was first identified in August 2021, has the ability to record keystrokes, alter the screen resolution of a…
Guest Blog: 5 Key Takeaways from One Identity’s Identity Security Survey
Identity management is reaching a tipping point. In 2022, we commissioned a survey of over 1,000 top IT security professionals for our 2022 Identity and Security Survey. This exploration into the state of the identity security market revealed that: More than 89% of…
Cybercriminals Use Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attack Campaigns
Cybercriminals Use Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attack Campaigns According to security analysts, malicious actors have started using an open-source command and control (C2) framework called Havoc as an alternative to more expensive […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
UK NCSC Launches Recommendations on Supply Chain Mapping
The UK National Cybersecurity Centre’s new guidance breaks down the essentials of a good supply chain mapping (SCM) list This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: UK NCSC Launches Recommendations on Supply Chain Mapping
Cry Havoc and let slip dogs of war … there’s an upgraded malware server in town
ThreatLabz finds free alternative to Cobalt Strike and other tools used in the wild There’s a fresh open-source command-and-control (C2) framework on the loose, dubbed Havoc, as an alternative to the popular Cobalt Strike, and other mostly legitimate tools, that…
Firm Fined £200K For “Exploitative” Call Campaign
It’s OK Ltd made over 1.7 million nuisance calls This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Firm Fined £200K For “Exploitative” Call Campaign
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, on March 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM CET. I’m speaking on “How to Reclaim Power in…
Payment Security Key Factors You Should Be Familiar with In Detail
It is important to be familiar with all relevant aspects of payment security, these are important factors that you can take to reliably protect the … Read more The post Payment Security Key Factors You Should Be Familiar with In…
Massive DDoS Attack was Thwarted by Cloudflare
Prioritized firms like gaming providers, hosting providers, cloud computing platforms, and cryptocurrency enterprises, according to Cloudflare, emanated from more than 30,000 IP addresses. The greatest volumetric distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that Cloudflare has seen to date was stopped. The…
LockBit Attack: Royal Mail Refuses to Pay ‘Absurd’ Ransom, Says its Chat Logs
The Royal Mail, which is still experiencing complications as a result of last month’s cyberattack, has revealed what the LockBit ransomware gang claims to be the detailed transcript of its negotiations with Royal Mail. According to reports, Royal Mail rejected…
Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Charged By US SEC
Do Kwon, co-founder of the failed TerraUSD cryptocurrency, has been charged by US authorities with fraud, after months on the run This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Charged By US…
Hackers Fake Emsisoft Certificate to Hide Attack
Attempt to trick network defenders into allow-listing remote access app This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Hackers Fake Emsisoft Certificate to Hide Attack
Data Leak Hits Thousands of NHS Workers
Email snafu affects staff at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Data Leak Hits Thousands of NHS Workers