Feb 15, 2024 I just heard about a major cybersecurity issue involving the Rhysida ransomware. South Korean researchers have managed to crack the encryption scheme used by the ransomware and have released a decrypter to help victims recover their files. However, they made the decrypter public, which goes against the
Feb 14, 2024 In recent news, there has been a significant cybersecurity issue involving the exploitation of a vulnerability in Ivanti software, leading to the installation of a backdoor on over 670 IT infrastructures. This poses a serious threat and requires immediate attention to prevent further compromise. Additionally, a phishing
Feb 13, 2024 Today, I heard about a major cybersecurity operation led by the US Department of Justice to shut down the Warzone remote access Trojan (RAT) operation. The operation resulted in the seizure of several domains used to sell the Warzone RAT and the charging of two individuals allegedly
Feb 12, 2024 In the news this week, there are several articles discussing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on various sectors, including environmental sustainability, healthcare, marketing, and robotics. One issue that stands out is the potential for AI to be used in cyber attacks, with reports of 10 billion
Feb 11, 2024 Today’s news brings alarming updates on cybersecurity threats, including new dangers for Apple macOS and Android devices. The RustDoor backdoor has been quietly infiltrating macOS systems since November 2023, posing a serious risk to users. Meanwhile, the MoqHao Android malware has evolved to automatically execute on infected
Feb 10, 2024 In recent news, it has been reported that ransomware payments have surpassed the $1 billion mark in 2023, reaching an all-time high for ransomware operations. Despite the takedown of some ransomware groups, others have continued to launch operations, with large payments of over $1 million accounting for
Feb 09, 2024 Today, I received alarming news about critical security vulnerabilities in Cisco, Fortinet, and VMware products that could be exploited by threat actors. Organizations using these products must update their systems immediately to avoid potential security breaches. Additionally, a joint cybersecurity advisory has been issued by CISA, NSA,
Feb 08, 2024 In recent news, the US government has imposed a visa ban on individuals involved in the development and misuse of commercial spyware, highlighting concerns over human rights abuses and potential security threats. Additionally, there have been reported breaches and security incidents, including deepfake theft, cyberattacks by Chinese
Feb 07, 2024 I recently learned about a new policy implemented by the U.S. State Department to impose visa restrictions on individuals connected to the illegal use of commercial spyware. This is a response to the misuse of private hacking tools targeting U.S. officials, journalists, and activists. Additionally, the UK
Feb 06, 2024 Last week, there were reports of two Iranian cyber groups being exposed, raising concerns about the aggressive cyber activities of Iran-backed groups. The Cyber Av3ngers group was linked to individuals working for the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber-Electronic Command, while the Black Shadow group was linked