Feb 20, 2024 I recently learned about a new cyber espionage campaign targeting over 80 organizations using a Roundcube flaw, with threat actors linked to Belarus and Russia. This is a concerning development that highlights the ongoing threat of state-sponsored cyber attacks. In addition, Charming Kitten, an Iranian-origin threat actor,
Feb 19, 2024 Today’s cybersecurity news highlighted some critical issues that require immediate attention. Firstly, Microsoft announced the replacement of Secure Boot certificates to prevent a potential boot-pocalypse in 2026. This update is crucial for Windows and Linux systems with Secure Boot enabled, as failure to apply the update could
Feb 18, 2024 Today’s cybersecurity news is quite concerning. There have been reports of critical security incidents, including a cyberattack on Varta, a data leak from a Minnesota-based ISP, and a breach at the US Department of Defense. Additionally, a new data wiper named SameCoin is targeting Israeli citizens and
Feb 16, 2024 In recent news, it has been reported that both AMD and Intel have patched over 100 vulnerabilities, which is a major concern for the cybersecurity industry. Additionally, there have been reports of APTs using ChatGPT for vulnerability research and malware scripting, as well as a Windows zero-day
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