More than two years ago, criminals crippled the systems of London’s Hackney Council. It’s still fighting to recover. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Untold Story of a Crippling Ransomware Attack
Identity Reveal: Threat Actor Behind Golden Chicken Malware Service Exposed
Researchers have identified the real-world identity of the threat actor behind Golden Chickens Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS), known as “badbullzvenom.” A 16-month-long investigation by eSentire’s Threat Response Unit revealed multiple instances of the badbullzvenom account being shared between two individuals. The second threat…
SwiftSlicer New Data-Wiping Malware Attacks Windows Operating Systems
Researchers discovered a new attack on a Ukrainian target performed by Russian threat actors that used a new wiper malware that compromises the Windows operating system. SwiftSlicer, as the new malware was named, is attributed to the Sandworm malicious group…
New Mimic Ransomware Uses Windows Search Engine to Find and Encrypt Files
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a new strain of ransomware named Mimic. Mimic uses Everything API, a file search tool for Windows, to search for files to encrypt. Some of the code in Mimic is similar to that found in Conti, whose…
We are the weakest link
Mitigating the risks of human error in digital defenses Webinar It’s a startling truth but 45 percent of workers in the US believe using public Wi-Fi is safe.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the…
An Introduction to Data Mesh
As more and more teams have started to look for solutions that can help them unlock the full potential of their systems and people, decentralized architectures have started to become more and more popular. Whether it’s cryptocurrencies, microservices, or Git,…
Black swans events are shaping the cybersecurity present and future
Black swan events are pushing the cybersecurity industry to strengthen defensive products and provide a comprehensive solution. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: Black swans events are shaping the cybersecurity present and…
CISO Interview Series: Brian Haugli
It’s a rare treat when you get the opportunity to speak with someone who has worked as an ethical hacker, has also worked in top secret military settings, and then transferred to the private sector, rising to the highest cybersecurity…
Network Security Threats and Defenses: A 2023 Guide
What Is Network Security? Network security is a broad field, encompassing various processes, policies, rules, standards, frameworks, software, and hardware solutions. Its primary goal is to protect a network and its data from various threats, including intrusions and breaches. A…
The Effect of Cybersecurity Layoffs on Cybersecurity Recruitment
SecurityWeek examines how a layoff-induced influx of experienced professionals into the job seeker market is affecting or might affect, the skills gap and recruitment in cybersecurity. The post The Effect of Cybersecurity Layoffs on Cybersecurity Recruitment appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Meta Awards $27,000 Bounty for 2FA Bypass Vulnerability
A researcher has disclosed the details of a 2FA bypass vulnerability affecting Instagram and Facebook. The post Meta Awards $27,000 Bounty for 2FA Bypass Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Titan Stealer: A New Golang-Based Information Stealer Malware Emerges
A new Golang-based information stealer malware dubbed Titan Stealer is being advertised by threat actors through their Telegram channel. “The stealer is capable of stealing a variety of information from infected Windows machines, including credential data from browsers and crypto wallets, FTP…
Sandworm APT group hit Ukrainian news agency with five data wipers
The Ukrainian (CERT-UA) discovered five different wipers deployed on the network of the country’s national news agency, Ukrinform. On January 17, 2023, the Telegram channel “CyberArmyofRussia_Reborn” reported the compromise of the systems at the Ukrainian National Information Agency “Ukrinform”. The…
Apple’s 2023 Mac mini is a Mini Mac Studio
Apple’s new M2 Mac mini offers a wide range of configuration options. The post Apple’s 2023 Mac mini is a Mini Mac Studio appeared first on The Mac Security Blog. This article has been indexed from The Mac Security Blog…
Redaction: how to properly hide sensitive text on a PDF document
You can use redaction to hide part of the text on a PDF document so that it can not be read. Here is how to redaction works. The post Redaction: how to properly hide sensitive text on a PDF document…
Charities Criticise Move To Shut Down AmazonSmile
Charities criticise Amazon for surprise decision to shut down AmazonSmile donation programme that it said was ‘spread too thin’ This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Charities Criticise Move To Shut Down AmazonSmile
Congressional Democrats propose an 8.7% pay raise for feds in 2024
The annually introduced bill would provide a 4.7% across-the-board increase in basic pay and an average 4% increase to locality pay. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: Congressional Democrats propose an 8.7%…
Fake Money Apps Garner Millions of Android Downloads
Over 20 million users install apps from Google Play This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Fake Money Apps Garner Millions of Android Downloads
Realtek Vulnerability Under Attack: Over 134 Million Attempts to Hack IoT Devices
Researchers are warning about a spike in exploitation attempts weaponizing a critical remote code execution flaw in Realtek Jungle SDK since the start of August 2022. According to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, the ongoing campaign is said to have…
20 Million Downloads In Shady Rewards Apps Via Google Play
A new class of activity-tracking apps that have recently had significant success on Google Play, the official software store for Android, has been downloaded onto more than 20 million devices. The apps present themselves as a pedometer, fitness, and habit-building…
New Yorker Gets Four Years for $9m COVID Fraud Scheme
Woman recruited multiple co-conspirators to help her This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: New Yorker Gets Four Years for $9m COVID Fraud Scheme
Realtek Vulnerability Under Attack: 134 Million Attempts in 2 Months to Hack IoT Devices
Researchers are warning about a spike in exploitation attempts weaponizing a critical remote code execution flaw in Realtek Jungle SDK since the start of August 2022. According to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, the ongoing campaign is said to have…
Come to the dark side: hunting IT professionals on the dark web
We have analyzed more than 800 IT job ads and resumes on the dark web. Here is what the dark web job market looks like. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: Come to the dark…
Five Data Wipers Attack Ukrainian News Agency
Russia’s Sandworm group suspected of destructive attack This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Five Data Wipers Attack Ukrainian News Agency
Software developers, how secure is your software?
New Research Uncovers Threat Actor Behind Infamous Golden Chickens Malware-as-a-Service
The identity of the individual behind the Golden Chickens malware-as-a-service has been uncovered by cybersecurity experts. The perpetrator, known online as “badbullzvenom,” has been identified in the real world. An extensive 16-month investigation by eSentire’s Threat Response Unit revealed that…
UNC2565 threat actors continue to improve the GOOTLOADER malware
The threat actors behind the GOOTLOADER malware continues to improve their code by adding new components and implementing new obfuscation techniques. Mandiant researchers reported that the UNC2565 group behind the GOOTLOADER malware (aka Gootkit) continues to improve their code by…