Credo AI, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence governance software, recently closed a $21 million Series B funding round led by CrimsoNox Capital, Mozilla Ventures, and FPV Ventures. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
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APT41 Likely Compromised Taiwanese Government-Affiliated Research Institute with ShadowPad and Cobalt Strike
A government-affiliated research organization in Taiwan was attacked by APT41 hackers, a notorious Chinese hacking group known for targeting sensitive technologies. The breach, starting in July 2023, was identified by Cisco Talos researchers. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Malicious Package Hidden in PyPI Discovered
The FortiGuard Labs team has discovered a malicious PyPI package that poses a significant risk to individuals and institutions by potentially leaking credentials and sensitive information. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
Over 35k Domains Hijacked in ‘Sitting Ducks’ Attacks
Threat actors have hijacked over 35,000 domains in five years because DNS providers fail to properly verify domain ownership. The post Over 35k Domains Hijacked in ‘Sitting Ducks’ Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Hackers Actively Exploiting WordPress Plugin Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Hackers have been actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the WordPress plugin 简数采集器 (Keydatas). The vulnerability, CVE-2024-6220, allows unauthenticated threat actors to upload arbitrary files to a vulnerable site, potentially leading to remote code execution and complete site takeover. This…
U.S. Releases High-Profile Russian Hackers in Diplomatic Prisoner Exchange
In a historic prisoner exchange between Belarus, Germany, Norway, Russia, Slovenia, and the U.S., two Russian nationals serving time for cybercrime activities have been freed and repatriated to their country. This includes Roman Valerevich Seleznev and Vladislav Klyushin, who are…
Russia, Moldova Targeted by Obscure Hacking Group in New Cyberespionage Campaign
A cyberespionage group known as XDSpy targeted Russia and Moldova with new malware. The group sent phishing emails to Russian targets, including a tech company and an organization in Transnistria. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
Securonix unveils Cyber Data Fabric and Noise Canceling SIEM in EON suite
Securonix unveiled two new capabilities within the Securonix EON suite of AI-Reinforced capabilities: Cyber Data Fabric and Noise Canceling SIEM. These innovations bolster the Unified Defense SIEM solution empowering CyberOps teams to better respond to and counter the rise in…
How Cyberthreats Could Disrupt the Olympics
Introduction Cybersecurity experts are on high alert, as the 2024 Olympic Games continue over the coming weeks. Historically, the Olympics have been a prime target for cybercriminals, state-sponsored actors, and hacktivists. The convergence of global attention, vast amounts of sensitive…
Cybercriminals Abusing Cloudflare Tunnels to Evade Detection and Spread Malware
Cybersecurity companies are warning about an uptick in the abuse of Clouflare’s TryCloudflare free service for malware delivery. The activity, documented by both eSentire and Proofpoint, entails the use of TryCloudflare to create a one-time tunnel that acts as a…
Dark web offers botnets as low as $99
For those contemplating launching cyber attacks on their customers, partners, or competitors, the dark web now offers botnets for as little as $99. This article aims to shed light on these alarming developments in the cybercrime world, without endorsing illegal…
The Need for Budget Boosts to Combat AI-Generated Cyber Attacks
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, its impact on cybersecurity becomes increasingly profound. AI-generated cyber attacks are evolving rapidly, posing significant threats to organizations across various sectors. To effectively combat these sophisticated threats, a substantial increase in cybersecurity budgets…
NCA Shuts Down Major Fraud Platform that Triggers 1.8 Million Scam Calls
Today, the National Crime Agency (NCA) revealed the successful shutdown of Russian Coms, a sophisticated fraud platform responsible for defrauding thousands of victims worldwide. Established in 2021, this platform facilitated over 1.3 million scam calls to 500,000 unique UK phone…
Infosec Institute Partners with Career.io to Help Students Launch Cybersecurity Careers
Infosec Institute, a cybersecurity education provider, is parterning with Career.io, a provider of professional career-development products and services. This collaboration aims to offer comprehensive career services to students enrolled in Infosec’s Immersive Boot Camps, equipping them with the skills and…
UK crimebusters shut down global call-spoofing outfit that claimed 170K-plus victims
Suspected devs behind Russian Coms cuffed – now to find the users of the nastyware The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has shut down an outfit called Russian Coms – a call-spoofing service believed to have swindled hundreds of thousands…
Microsoft confirms cyber attack cause outage and it’s own defences may have made the impact worse: Cybersecurity Today for Friday, August 2, 2024
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love explores the aftermath of Microsoft’s 10-hour global outage due to a DDoS attack, the Canadian Privacy Commissioner’s investigation into Ticketmaster, the severe impact of a ransomware attack on U.S. blood bank…
DNS Vulnerability: ‘Sitting Ducks’ Exposes Millions of Domains to Hijacking
A recently discovered vulnerability in the Domain Name System (DNS), dubbed ‘Sitting Ducks,’ has left millions of domains susceptible to hijacking. This attack vector, actively exploited since 2019, enables threat actors to deliver malware, phish, impersonate brands, and exfiltrate data.…
Japan mandates app to ensure national ID cards aren’t forged
First delays, then data leaks – now fraud detection needed at point of use The Japanese government has released details of of an app that verifies the legitimacy of its troubled My Number Card – a national identity document.… This…
Sitting Ducks attack technique exposes over a million domains to hijacking
Researchers warn of an attack vector in the DNS, called the Sitting Ducks, that exposes over a million domains to hackers’ takeover. Researchers from Eclypsium and Infoblox have identified an attack vector in the domain name system (DNS), dubbed the Sitting…
Navigating Indispensable Cybersecurity Practices for Hybrid Working Professionals
A solid cybersecurity program can help prevent cyberattacks, protect networks and communication and give both employers and remote employees peace of mind. The post Navigating Indispensable Cybersecurity Practices for Hybrid Working Professionals appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…