The threat actors behind the CatDDoS malware botnet have exploited over 80 known security flaws in various software over the past three months to infiltrate vulnerable devices and co-opt them into a botnet for conducting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. “CatDDoS-related…
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AWS In Talks To Invest Billions In Italy Amidst AI Spending Surge
Amazon Web Services in talks with Italian government to invest billions of euros in country, following 15.7bn euro spending plan for Spain This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: AWS In Talks To Invest Billions…
EU Adopts Law To Spur Green Tech Manufacturing
EU formally adopts Net-Zero Industry Act that seeks to boost EU green-tech manufacturing against rivals from China and US This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: EU Adopts Law To Spur Green Tech Manufacturing
CatDDoS Exploiting 80+ Vulnerabilities, Attacking 300+ Targets Daily
Malicious traffic floods targeted systems, servers, or networks in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are actively exploited by hackers. Sometimes, DDoS attacks are used as a distraction from other criminal activities, for extortion, to gain a competitive advantage, or…
PoC Exploit Released For macOS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A new vulnerability has been discovered in macOS Sonoma that is associated with privilege escalation. This vulnerability has been assigned with CVE-2024-27842 and the severity is yet to be categorized. This vulnerability exists in the Universal Disk Format (UDF) filesystem…
CERT-UA Warns of Malware Campaign Conducted by Threat Actor UAC-0006
SmokeLoader acts as a loader for other malware, once it is executed it will inject malicious code into the currently running explorer process (explorer.exe) and download another payload to the system. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
Ransomware? Why’d It Have to Be Ransomware? (Live in San Francisco)
CISOs tend to be cool customers. But even in a role that requires nerves, there are still things that can scare a CISO. Some of these don’t have anything to […] The post Ransomware? Why’d It Have to Be Ransomware?…
Cops Are Just Trolling Cybercriminals Now
Police are using subtle psychological operations against ransomware gangs to sow distrust in their ranks—and trick them into emerging from the shadows. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Cops Are Just Trolling Cybercriminals Now
Trusted relationship attacks: trust, but verify
We analyze the tactics and techniques of attackers targeting organizations through trusted relationships – that is, through contractors and external IT service providers. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: Trusted relationship attacks: trust, but verify
SingCERT Warns Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Multiple WordPress Plugins
Security updates have been promptly released to address these critical vulnerabilities in multiple WordPress plugins. SingCERT reported 9 critical plugin vulnerabilities and shared the mitigation strategies to avoid exploration by threat actors. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
Attackers are probing Check Point Remote Access VPN devices
Attackers are trying to gain access to Check Point VPN devices via local accounts protected only by passwords, the company has warned on Monday. Their ultimate goal is to use that access to discover and pivot to other enterprise assets…
Cybersecurity News: Ransomware uses BitLocker, pharmacy supplier breach, ATM malware threat
In today’s cybersecurity news… New ransomware uses Windows BitLocker to encrypt victim data The new ransomware, called ShrinkLocker, “encrypts victim data using the BitLocker feature built into the Windows operating […] The post Cybersecurity News: Ransomware uses BitLocker, pharmacy supplier…
Proxy-Advisory Firm Advises Against Musk Tesla Pay Deal
Proxy-advisory firm Glass Lewis advises shareholders to vote against record-breaking Musk pay package at Tesla This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Proxy-Advisory Firm Advises Against Musk Tesla Pay Deal
Musk’s xAI ‘To Build Nvidia Supercomputer’
Elon Musk reportedly tells investors in start-up xAI company wants to build massive Nvidia-powered supercomputer by late next year This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Musk’s xAI ‘To Build Nvidia Supercomputer’
WordPress Plugin abused to install e-skimmers in e-commerce sites
Threat actors are exploiting a WordPress plugin to insert malicious PHP code in e-commerce sites and steal credit card data. Sucuri researchers observed threat actors using a PHP snippet WordPress plugin to install malicious code in WooCommerce e-stores and harvest…
Digital ID Adoption: Implementation and Security Concerns
As digital transformation accelerates, understanding how businesses are preparing for and implementing digital ID technologies is crucial for staying ahead in security and efficiency, according to Regula. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read…
Check Point VPN Targeted for Initial Access in Enterprise Attacks
Check Point is warning customers that threat actors are targeting insecure VPN instances for initial access to enterprise networks. The post Check Point VPN Targeted for Initial Access in Enterprise Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Update: Threat Actors Created Rogue VMs to Evade Detection During December 2023 Attack on MITRE
According to the new update, threat actors exploited zero-day flaws in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) and created rogue virtual machines (VMs) within the organization’s VMware environment. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
US Extends Probe Into Applied Materials Over Alleged China Shipments
Chip equipment maker Applied Materials receives new subpoena in ongoing probe into alleged sanctions-breaking shipments to China’s SMIC This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Extends Probe Into Applied Materials Over Alleged China Shipments
China Premier Welcomes Foreign Tech Investment
In meeting with Samsung chair Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomes further investment from foreign firms, promises improved conditions This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Premier Welcomes Foreign Tech Investment