Repellent Scorpius distributes Cicada3301 ransomware, using double extortion and targeting global victims since May 2024. We break down their toolset and more. The post Threat Assessment: Repellent Scorpius, Distributors of Cicada3301 Ransomware appeared first on Unit 42. This article has…
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China Delegation Visits Brussels Over EV Tariffs
China sends senior-level trade officials to Brussels over upcoming EU tariffs on electric vehicles amidst soaring trade tensions This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Delegation Visits Brussels Over EV Tariffs
Beware Of Malicious Chrome Extension That Delivers Weaponized ZIP Archive
In August 2024, researchers detected a malicious Google Chrome browser infection that led to the distribution of LummaC2 stealer malware that utilized a drive-by download of a ZIP archive containing an MSI app packaging file, which, when executed, installed the…
Researchers Details Attacks On Air-Gaps Computers To Steal Data
The air-gap data protection method isolates local networks from the internet to mitigate cyber threats and protect sensitive data, which is commonly used by organizations dealing with confidential information such as personal, financial, medical, legal, and biometric data. By eliminating…
Key Cyber Insurance Stakeholders Urge Government To Help Close $900B in Uncovered Risk
Marsh McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group have issued a white paper highlighting the need for a public-private partnership to help close this significant coverage gap, which poses a threat to both businesses and the economy. This article has been indexed…
Just-in-Time Access: Key Benefits for Cloud Platforms
Just-in-time access has emerged as a game-changing approach to enhance the security posture of cloud environments. This innovative method aligns with the principle of least privilege, reducing the attack surface and minimizing potential security risks. The post Just-in-Time Access: Key…
Our Cybersecurity Journey Starts With a Single Overworked Staffer
When operating a security program in an existing deployment, it can be tempting to romanticize an opportunity like a greenfield deployment. But starting from square one doesn’t mean you’ll be […] The post Our Cybersecurity Journey Starts With a Single…
CISA Issues Warning About Three Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities in the Wild
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning about three critical vulnerabilities currently being exploited in the wild. These vulnerabilities affect a range of widely used software and systems, posing significant risks to organizations and individuals…
Cybercriminals Target Latin American Banks with Mekotio, BBTok, and Grandoreiro Trojans
These campaigns aim to steal sensitive banking credentials using innovative tactics, expanding beyond traditional regions like Brazil and Argentina to industries such as manufacturing, retail, and financial services. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
Slim CD Data Breach Impacts 1.7 Million Individuals
Slim CD says the personal and credit card information of 1.7 million was compromised in a ten-month-long data breach. The post Slim CD Data Breach Impacts 1.7 Million Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Mustang Panda Deploys Advanced Malware to Spy on Asia-Pacific Governments
The threat actor tracked as Mustang Panda has refined its malware arsenal to include new tools in order to facilitate data exfiltration and the deployment of next-stage payloads, according to new findings from Trend Micro. The cybersecurity firm, which is…
Cybersecurity News: Payment processing breach, dark web admins charged, Predator spyware resurges
1.7 million impacted in payment processing breach In an ironic twist, payment gateway provider Slim CD says they’ve swiftly initiated an investigation into a breach affecting around 1.7 million individuals. […] The post Cybersecurity News: Payment processing breach, dark web…
Moody’s Ratings: Cyber Insurance Competition Up, Prices Down
Moody’s Ratings reported that competition in the cyber insurance market is increasing, leading to a decrease in prices, with new players entering the market despite concerns about systemic risk. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber…
AI-Powered Deepfake Scams Wreak Havoc on Businesses
More than half (53%) of businesses in the U.S. and UK have been targeted by financial scams using deepfake technology, with 43% of those companies falling victim, according to a Medius survey of 1,533 finance professionals. The post AI-Powered Deepfake…
CISA Identifies Industrial Cybersecurity Bugs in Baxter and Mitsubishi Products
A report published recently by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned about two new ICS vulnerabilities found in products widely used in healthcare, critical manufacturing, and other sectors susceptible to cybercrime activity. Among the affected products are…
Zyxel fixes critical command injection flaw in EOL NAS devices (CVE-2024-6342)
Users of Zyxel network-attached storage (NAS) devices are urged to implement hotfixes addressing a critical and easily exploited command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-6342). About CVE-2024-6342 Zyxel NAS devices are generally used by small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) for data storage and…
DoJ Distributes $18.5m to Western Union Fraud Victims
The Justice Department has begun the latest round of fraud reimbursement from the Western Union Remission Fund This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: DoJ Distributes $18.5m to Western Union Fraud Victims
Huawei Launches World’s First Double-Hinged Smartphone
Huawei launches Mate XT, world’s first tri-fold or double-hinged smartphone, as it challenges Apple for domestic market share This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Huawei Launches World’s First Double-Hinged Smartphone
Why developers, GraphRAG, and Open Source Should be Core to Your GenAI strategy
The impact of GenAI and the explosion of new technologies it is facilitating may be unparalleled. Global investment in AI and GenAI is predicted to surge past $12 billion by the end of the year. It’s also seeing exponential adoption…
PoC Exploit Releases for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2024-26230)
A PoC exploit for an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Windows has been released by a security researcher. This exploit targets a flaw in the Windows Telephony service, allowing attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges on affected systems. This article has…