A threat actor has taken to social media to claim responsibility for hacking into a Microsoft employee’s device. The announcement was made via a Telegram post, accompanied by a video purportedly showing the breach’s aftermath, as per a tweet by…
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Hackers Exploiting ESXi Hypervisor Auth Bypass Flaw For Ransomware Attacks
Hackers prefer ransomware attacks primarily because they offer the highest chance of financial gain. By locking victims’ information systems and asking for payment to release them, ransomware attacks lock victims’ information systems and demand payment to unlock them. Considering such…
Proofpoint’s Email Protection Let Attackers Send Millions Of Phishing Emails
Hackers use phishing emails to mislead recipients into providing personal data like usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or social security numbers. This method exploits human emotions and trust, allowing a threat actor to compromise an account, steal an identity, or…
Microsoft Warns of Ransomware Gangs Abusing VMware ESXi Authentication Bypass in Attacks
Ransomware operators like Black Basta and Akira have already used this vulnerability in attacks, with Storm-0506 deploying Black Basta ransomware on the ESXi hypervisors of a North American engineering firm. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
OCI Customers Can Now Externally Manage Encryption Keys from a Cloud-Based Service
OCI Customers Can Now Externally Manage Encryption Keys from a Cloud-Based Service madhav Tue, 07/30/2024 – 10:20 < div> Oracle stands apart by offering a comprehensive suite of services across all its cloud delivery models, from Oracle Alloy and Dedicated…
Adaptive Shield unveils ITDR platform for SaaS
Adaptive Shield has unveiled its Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) platform for SaaS environments. The recent Snowflake breach served as a wake-up call for the SaaS industry. On May 27, a threat group announced the sale of 560 million…
SocGholish Malware Attacking Windows Users Using Fake Browser Update
The SocGholish downloader has been in operation since 2017 and it is still evolving. This malware, which poses as a browser update, is favored by multiple threat groups such as the Russian-operated Evil Corp (Manatee Tempest) and the Initial Access…
Providing Security Updates to Automobile Software
Auto manufacturers are just starting to realize the problems of supporting the software in older models: Today’s phones are able to receive updates six to eight years after their purchase date. Samsung and Google provide Android OS updates and security…
The Most Common DNS Security Risks in 2024 (And How to Mitigate Them)
DNS security risks are everywhere, and the stats show it too. A 2021 IDC survey of over 1,100 organizations across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific revealed that 87% had encountered DNS attacks. The average cost per attack was…
Ransomware gangs are loving this dumb but deadly make-me-admin ESXi vulnerability
Get those patches applied – all the big dogs are abusing it Do you have your VMware ESXi hypervisor joined to Active Directory? Well, the latest news from Microsoft serves as a reminder that you might not want to do…
Cyber Threat Intelligence: Illuminating the Deep, Dark Cybercriminal Underground
Learn about critical threats that can impact your organization and the bad actors behind them from Cybersixgill’s threat experts. Each story shines a light on underground activities, the threat actors involved, and why you should care, along with what you…
Cybercriminals Target Polish Businesses with Agent Tesla and Formbook Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed widespread phishing campaigns targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Poland during May 2024 that led to the deployment of several malware families like Agent Tesla, Formbook, and Remcos RAT. Some of the other regions targeted…
ICO Slams Electoral Commission for Basic Security Failings
The ICO found that the Electoral Commission did not have appropriate security measures in place, allowing hackers to access the personal details of 40 million UK voters This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: ICO Slams…
South Korea To Support Businesses Amidst E-Commerce Crisis
South Korean government to support small-business vendors on Qoo10-owned e-commerce platforms amidst payment chaos This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: South Korea To Support Businesses Amidst E-Commerce Crisis
China Sees Slowdown In Foreign-Branded Smartphone Growth
Mainland China sees slower growth in foreign-branded smartphones, after strong competition sees Apple fall out of top 5 vendors This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Sees Slowdown In Foreign-Branded Smartphone Growth
Telegram-Controlled TgRat Trojan Targets Linux Servers
Meet TgRat Trojan: Once known for targeting Windows devices, the new version targets Linux and runs its command… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Telegram-Controlled TgRat Trojan…
Threat Actor Allegedly Claiming Breach of Cyepr
A threat actor has allegedly claimed responsibility for breaching Cyepro Solutions, a company known for its cloud solutions tailored to the automotive sales industry. The breach, reportedly in July 2024, has potentially compromised the personal information of approximately 97,000 individuals.…
AcidPour Malware Attacking Linux Data Storage Devices To Wipe Out Data
In March 2024, a new variant of the AcidRain wiper malware dubbed “AcidPour” was noticed. It targets Linux data storage devices and permanently erases data from the targeted systems, making them inoperative. It targets crucial sectors of Linux devices such…
IPVanish vs NordVPN (2024): Which VPN Is Better?
NordVPN’s useful security features, fast speeds and larger server network gives it a significant advantage over IPVanish’s decent VPN experience. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: IPVanish vs NordVPN (2024): Which VPN Is…
16-30 April 2024 Cyber Attacks Timeline
In the second timeline of April 2024 I collected 107 events (7.13 events/day). And despite malware continued to dominate the threat landscape… This article has been indexed from HACKMAGEDDON Read the original article: 16-30 April 2024 Cyber Attacks Timeline