Tag: cyber
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Military Health Firm Pays $11.2M to Settle Cyber Fraud Case
DOJ Says Contractor Falsely Claimed to Meet Critical Cyber Requirements. A military health benefits administrator has agreed to pay $11.2 million to settle allegations that the company falsely certified compliance with cybersecurity requirements – including patch management – for three years in a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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CISO success story: Predicting cyber risk (accurately) is easier with this guy’s formula
This article was written by Danny Bradbury and originally appeared in Focal Point magazine. First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/article/3828287/ciso-success-story-predicting-cyber-risk-accurately-is-easier-with-this-guys-formula.html
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Cyber incident compromises Lee Enterprises files, apps
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cyber-incident-compromises-lee-enterprises-files-apps
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Cybersecurity Talent Crisis: Future Defenders Rise to the Challenge in CTF Showdown
The UK is facing a cybersecurity talent crisis, with nearly half (44%) of businesses struggling to find professionals equipped to combat the evolving cyber threat landscape, according to the UK Government’s Cyber Security Skills in the UK Labour Market 2024 report. In response, Check Point Software, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, joined forces with…
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Darktrace: 96% of Phishing Attacks in 2024 Exploited Trusted Domains Including SharePoint Zoom Docs
The cyber security firm reported in its latest annual report that their researchers found more than 30.4 million phishing emails last year. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/darktrace-threat-report/
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Russian cyberespionage groups target Signal users with fake group invites
QR codes provide a means of phishing Signal users: These features now work by scanning QR codes that contain the cryptographic information needed to exchange keys between different devices in a group or to authorize a new device to an account. The QR codes are actually representations of special links that the Signal application knows…
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What Is the Board’s Role in Cyber-Risk Management in OT Environments?
By taking several proactive steps, boards can improve their organization’s resilience against cyberattacks and protect their critical OT assets. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/board-role-cyber-risk-management-ot-environments
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Deepwatch Acquires Dassana to Boost Cyber-Resilience With AI
Acquisition strengthens Deepwatch Platform capabilities with actionable insights and risk-based prioritization. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/deepwatch-acquires-dassana-to-boost-cyber-resilience-with-ai
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Thailand to take in 7,000 rescued from illegal cyber scam hubs in Myanmar
Around 7,000 people rescued from illegal call centers in Myanmar are awaiting transfer to Thailand amid a crackdown on cross-border scam operations, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Wednesday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/thailand-to-take-in-7000-rescued-from-scam-hubs-myanmar
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Russian Hackers Target Signal Messenger Users to Steal Sensitive Data
Russian state-aligned threat actors have intensified their efforts to compromise Signal Messenger accounts, targeting individuals of strategic interest, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). These campaigns, primarily linked to Russia’s ongoing military operations in Ukraine, aim to intercept sensitive communications from military personnel, politicians, journalists, and activists. The attackers are exploiting Signal’s >>linked…
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Hackers Exploit Jarsigner Tool to Deploy XLoader Malware
Security researchers at AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have uncovered a new campaign leveraging the legitimate JAR signing tool, jarsigner.exe, to distribute the XLoader malware. The attack employs a DLL side-loading technique, where malicious DLL files are placed alongside legitimate executable files to ensure their execution when the legitimate application is run. This method exploits…
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Hackers Converting Stolen Payment Card Data into Apple Google Wallets
Cybercriminal groups, primarily based in China, are leveraging advanced phishing techniques and mobile wallet technologies to convert stolen payment card data into fraudulent Apple and Google Wallet accounts. This innovative approach has revitalized the underground carding industry, which had been weakened in recent years by the adoption of chip-based payment cards in the United States.…
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Snake Keylogger Targets Chrome, Edge, and Firefox Users in New Attack Campaign
A new variant of the Snake Keylogger, also known as 404 Keylogger, has been detected targeting users of popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. FortiGuard Labs identified this threat using FortiSandbox v5.0 (FSAv5), a cutting-edge malware detection platform powered by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. This malicious…
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Russian CryptoBytes Hackers Target Windows Machines with UxCryptor Ransomware
Tags: cyber, cybercrime, data-breach, group, hacker, malware, ransomware, russia, threat, tool, windowsThe SonicWall Capture Labs threat research team has identified continued activity from the Russian cybercriminal group CryptoBytes, which has been active since at least 2023. This financially motivated group is leveraging a ransomware strain named UxCryptor, which has gained notoriety for its reliance on leaked ransomware builders. These tools lower the technical barrier for malware…
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North Korean Hackers Leverage Dropbox and PowerShell Scripts to Breach Organizations
Tags: breach, crypto, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, government, group, hacker, malware, north-korea, powershell, threatA recent cyberattack campaign, dubbed >>DEEP#DRIVE,
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BlackLock Ransomware Targets Windows, VMware ESXi, Linux Environments
BlackLock ransomware, first identified in March 2024, has rapidly ascended the ranks of the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem, becoming the seventh most prolific group on data-leak sites by late 2024. The group employs a double extortion strategy, encrypting victims’ data while exfiltrating sensitive information to pressure organizations into paying ransoms. Its malware targets multiple environments, including…
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Threat Actors Using $10 Infostealer Malware to Compromise US Security
Tags: access, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, malware, marketplace, military, threatA recent cybersecurity investigation has unveiled a troubling reality: U.S. military personnel and employees of major defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Honeywell, have been compromised by infostealer malware. This inexpensive yet potent cyberweapon, available for as little as $10 per infected device on underground marketplaces, has exposed critical credentials, including access to classified…
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Next Wave of ‘Scam-Yourself’ Attacks Leverages AI-Generated Deepfake Videos
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a new wave of >>Scam-Yourself
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Malware-Infected Signal, Line, and Gmail Apps Alter System Defenses
A recent cybersecurity analysis has uncovered a campaign targeting Chinese-speaking users through malicious installers of popular applications such as Signal, Line, and Gmail. These backdoored executables exploit manipulated search engine results to lure unsuspecting users into downloading malware-laden files. The attackers employ deceptive tactics, including fake download pages hosted on unrelated domains, to distribute these…
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Flaws in Xerox VersaLink MFPs Spotlight Printer Security Concerns
Two security flaws found in Xerox VersaLink MFPs could allow hackers to capture authentication credentials and move laterally through enterprise networks and highlight the often-overlooked cyber risks that printers and other IoT devices present to organizations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/flaws-in-xerox-versalink-mfps-spotlight-printer-security-concerns/
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Nachhaltige Cyberresilienz lebt in einem Ökosystem
Cyberresilienz ist eine Voraussetzung, um die Verfügbarkeit von Geschäftsprozessen in einer zunehmend gefährdeten digitalen Wirtschaft aufrechtzuerhalten. Plattformlösungen für eine proaktive Abwehr und für eine automatisierte, saubere Cyber-Recovery sind zentral für den Rebuild funktionierender Infrastrukturen. Angesichts solcher komplexen Aufgaben ist die Zusammenarbeit im Unternehmen, unter Herstellern sowie mit Cloud-Dienst-Anbietern und Partnern der einzige Weg, Cyberresilienz zu…
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Deepwatch Acquires Dassana to Boost Cyber Resilience With AI
Acquisition strengthens Deepwatch Platform capabilities with actionable insights and risk-based prioritization. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/deepwatch-acquires-dassana-to-boost-cyber-resilience-with-ai
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Free Diagram Tool Aids Management of Complex ICS/OT Cybersecurity Decisions
Admeritia has launched Cyber Decision Diagrams, a free tool designed to help organizations manage complex decisions related to ICS/OT cybersecurity. The post Free Diagram Tool Aids Management of Complex ICS/OT Cybersecurity Decisions appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/free-diagram-tool-aids-management-of-complex-ics-ot-cybersecurity-decisions/
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Raymond IT Systems Hit by Cyber Attack, Authorities Investigating
Textile and apparel conglomerate Raymond Limited confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting portions of its IT infrastructure on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, according to regulatory filings submitted to the BSE and NSE stock exchanges. The Mumbai-based company, whose operations span fabric manufacturing, branded apparel, and retail stores, stated the incident required isolation of compromised systems but…
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Mozilla Addresses High-Severity Memory Safety Vulnerabilities in Firefox 135.0.1
Mozilla released Firefox 135.0.1 on February 18, 2025, as an emergency security update to patch multiple high-severity memory safety vulnerabilities. The update specifically addresses CVE-2025-1414, a critical flaw that could enable arbitrary code execution and compromise user systems. This marks the first major security patch for Firefox in 2025 and underscores ongoing challenges in browser security.…