Tag: cyberattack
-
South Korean CSOs Under Cyberattack: 3-Year Study
A three-year study conducted by independent security researcher Ovie (Ovi) has exposed the scale and sophistication of digital First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/south-korean-csos-under-cyberattack-3-year-study/
-
Inconsistent security strategies fuel third-party threats
47% of organizations have experienced a data breach or cyberattack over the past 12 months that involved a third-party accessing their network, according to Imprivata and the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/14/third-party-data-breach-risks/
-
CISA Cuts Expose US Critical Infrastructure to New Threats
Could CISA’s Uncertain Future Embolden Nation-State Attackers?. As the future of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency becomes increasingly uncertain in the wake of a massive federal overhaul, experts warn that key U.S. infrastructure sectors, including energy, financial services and election infrastructure, are at a heightened risk of cyberattacks and cyberespionage. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
-
APT Groups Using Ransomware ‘Smokescreen’ for Espionage
Russian, Iranian and Chinese APTs Among Most Active Ransomware Collaborators. Security researchers are increasingly finding it challenging to attribute cyberattacks due to surging cooperation between nation-state hackers and ransomware groups, especially for espionage purposes. They say it reflects the blurring of the lines between state-directed and criminal activities. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
-
UK accused of political ‘foreign cyberattack’ on US after serving secret snooping order on Apple
US administration asked to kick UK out of 65-year-old UK-USA “Five Eyes” intelligence sharing agreement after secret order to access encrypted data of Apple users First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619170/UK-accused-of-political-foreign-cyberattack-on-US-after-serving-secret-snooping-order-on-Apple
-
Healthcare Sector Sees Spike in Cyberattacks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/healthcare-sector-sees-spike-in-cyberattacks
-
Google Hub in Poland to Develop AI Use in Energy and Cybersecurity Sectors
Poland is being targeted by various forms of cyberattacks and sabotage actions believed to be sponsored by Russia. The post Google Hub in Poland to Develop AI Use in Energy and Cybersecurity Sectors appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/google-hub-in-poland-to-develop-ai-use-in-energy-and-cybersecurity-sectors/
-
Breach Roundup: Microsoft Patches Two Zero-Days in February
Also: Google Fixes YouTube Vulnerabilities That Could Have Exposed User Emails. This week: Microsoft, Ivanti and Google release fixes for critical vulnerabilities and urge priority patching; Lee Enterprises confirms a cyberattack disrupted newspaper operations; and thousands of KerioControl Firewalls exposed to critical remote code execution flaws. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/breach-roundup-microsoft-patches-two-zero-days-in-february-a-27515
-
The Rise of Cyber Espionage: UAV and C-UAV Technologies as Targets
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Resecurity detected a rise in cyberattacks targeting UAV and counter-UAV technologies. Resecurity identified an increase in malicious cyber activity targeting UAV and counter-UAV (C-UAV/C-UAS) technologies. That was especially notable during active periods of local conflicts, including the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas confrontation. The trend of malicious targeting…
-
China-backed hackers continue cyberattacks on telecom companies
Salt Typhoon threat actors compromised Cisco edge devices by exploiting older vulnerabilities. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/china-backed-hackers-continue-cyberattacks-on-telecom-companies/740066/
-
Check Point ‘State of Global Cyber Security 2025″ Report – Zahl der Cyber-Angriffe steigt um 44 Prozent
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/bericht-global-cyber-security-2025-zunahme-cyber-angriffe-a-b78634bf546fa4835f6ab35520946e3e/
-
North Korean APT43 Uses PowerShell and Dropbox in Targeted South Korea Cyberattacks
Tags: attack, business, crypto, cyberattack, government, group, hacking, korea, north-korea, powershell, threatA nation-state threat actor with ties to North Korea has been linked to an ongoing campaign targeting South Korean business, government, and cryptocurrency sectors.The attack campaign, dubbed DEEP#DRIVE by Securonix, has been attributed to a hacking group known as Kimsuky, which is also tracked under the names APT43, Black Banshee, Emerald Sleet, Sparkling Pisces, Springtail,…
-
Cyberangriff auf Stadt Brandenburg (12. Feb. 2025)?
Kurze Meldung in Sachen Cybersicherheit. Die Stadt Brandenburg ist wohl am am gestrigen Nachmittag, den 12. Februar 2025, das Opfer eines SPAM- oder Cyberangriffs geworden. Inzwischen schlagen SPAM-Mitteilungen mit einer angeblichen Information des Amt für Soziales und Jugend bei E-Mail-Empfängern … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/02/13/cyberangriff-auf-stadt-brandenburg-12-feb-2025/
-
Massiver Cyberangriff auf US-Provider: Attacken gehen immer noch weiter
Tags: cyberattackIm Herbst wurde der schlimmste Telekommunikationshack in der US-Geschichte entdeckt. Die Angreifer wurden noch nicht gestoppt, ganz im Gegenteil. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Massiver-Cyberangriff-auf-US-Provider-Attacken-gehen-immer-noch-weiter-10281222.html
-
Codeberg: Spam- und DoS-Angriffe auf nichtkommerzielle Entwicklungsplattform
Massenhafte Spam-Nachrichten, überlaufende E-Mail-Postfächer und verstopfte Internetleitungen: Anonyme Attacken plagen die gemeinnützige Github-Alternative. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Codeberg-Spam-und-DoS-Angriffe-auf-nichtkommerzielle-Entwicklungsplattform-10281324.html
-
Russian hacking group targets critical infrastructure in the US, the UK, and Canada
Tags: access, attack, blizzard, computer, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, espionage, exploit, fortinet, group, hacker, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, international, microsoft, military, network, ransomware, russia, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, ukraine, update, vulnerability, zero-trustWeaponizing IT software against global enterprises: Since early 2024, the hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in widely used IT management tools, including ConnectWise ScreenConnect (CVE-2024-1709) and Fortinet FortiClient EMS (CVE-2023-48788). By compromising these critical enterprise systems, the group has gained undetected access to networks, Microsoft warned.”Seashell Blizzard’s specialized operations have ranged from espionage to information operations…
-
Eckert & Ziegler: Cyberangriff trifft Berliner Medizintechnik-Konzern
Tags: cyberattackEiner der größten Hersteller radioaktiver Komponenten für medizinische, wissenschaftliche und messtechnische Zwecke ist von Hackern attackiert worden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/eckert-ziegler-cyberangriff-trifft-berliner-medizintechnik-konzern-2502-193317.html
-
Cyberkriminelle nutzen SVG-Dateien für raffinierte Phishing-Angriffe
Laut Sophos X-Ops werden diese Angriffe zunehmend raffinierter. Cyberkriminelle optimieren ihre Methoden, um Phishing-Versuche noch überzeugender zu gestalten. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/cyberkriminelle-nutzen-svg-dateien-fuer-raffinierte-phishing-angriffe/a39801/
-
Winnti Hackers Attacking Japanese Organisations with New Malware
The China-based Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as the Winnti Group, also referred to as APT41, has launched a new cyberattack campaign targeting Japanese organizations in the manufacturing, materials, and energy sectors. Dubbed >>RevivalStone,
-
Australia’s New Guidance Aims to Harden IT Network Security
Cybersecurity Officials Launch Major Push for Zero Trust, Secure-By-Design Approach. The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Center released guidance on proactive cyber defense strategies to help organizations build a modern, defensible network architecture that’s resilient to cyberattacks and designed to help minimize impact on critical systems and assets. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
-
Die wachsende Gefahr KI-gestützter Cyberangriffe
Die fortschreitende Integration künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) in das Arsenal von Cyberkriminellen stellt Unternehmen vor beispiellose Herausforderungen. Cyberkriminelle setzen KI ein, um Angriffe effizienter, präziser, agiler und schwerer erkennbar zu machen. Ein besonders besorgniserregender Trend ist der Einsatz von Phishing-as-a-Service-Plattformen, die mithilfe von KI täuschend echte Phishing-Kampagnen erstellen. Diese Plattformen, die gezielt gegen Dienste wie Microsoft-365…
-
Cyberangriffe auf Kommunen – Sachsen-Anhalt investiert in Cybersecurity-Prävention
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/sachsen-anhalt-investiert-in-cybersicherheit-nach-cyberangriff-a-9b1af495e9615bc77049448d306ca938/
-
Ermittler zerschlagen Ransomware-Gruppierung 8Base
Die Gruppierung 8Base nutzte die Ransomware ‘Phobos” und agierte weltweit als höchst professionelle kriminelle Organisation. In Deutschland fanden 365 Phobos-Angriffe statt.Ermittlern aus Bayern ist es zusammen mit internationalen Partnern gelungen, mehrere mutmaßliche Mitglieder einer Gruppe von Cyberkriminellen festzunehmen. Vier führende Köpfe der Gruppierung mit dem Namen 8Base seien in Thailand festgenommen worden, teilte die Zentralstelle…
-
Cisco Says Ransomware Group’s Leak Related to Old Hack
A fresh post on the Kraken ransomware group’s leak website refers to data stolen in a 2022 cyberattack, Cisco says. The post Cisco Says Ransomware Group’s Leak Related to Old Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cisco-says-ransomware-groups-leak-related-to-old-hack/
-
North Korean Hackers Exploit PowerShell Trick to Hijack Devices in New Cyberattack
The North Korea-linked threat actor known as Kimsuky has been observed using a new tactic that involves deceiving targets into running PowerShell as an administrator and then instructing them to paste and run malicious code provided by them.”To execute this tactic, the threat actor masquerades as a South Korean government official and over time builds…
-
Angriffe auf Schwachstellen laufen, Updates für diverse Produkte
Fortinet hat für zahlreiche Produkte Sicherheitsupdates veröffentlicht. Mindestens eine Lücke wird bereits attackiert. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Fortinet-schliesst-Sicherheitsluecken-in-diversen-Produkten-Angriffe-laufen-10279425.html
-
West London Council Faces 20,000 Cyberattack Attempts Every Day Amid Growing Threats
A West London council has revealed that it is the target of around 20,000 attempted cyberattacks every day. Hammersmith and Fulham Council, one of the boroughs in the capital, is no stranger to the growing risks of digital security breaches. In response to these frequent cyber threats, the council has ramped up its defense mechanisms,…
-
Opensource-Sicherheitsplattform: Kritische Lücke in Wazuh erlaubte Codeschmuggel
Tags: cyberattackÜber eine unsichere Deserialisierung konnten Angreifer auf Wazuh-Servern eigenen Code aus der Ferne ausführen. Der Angriff gelang auch über gekaperte Agenten. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Opensource-Sicherheitsplattform-Kritische-Luecke-in-Wazuh-erlaubte-Codeschmuggel-10279201.html
-
Cyberangriff auf einen Rettungsdienst in Nevada, USA
Cyberattack temporarily disrupts computer operations at REMSA Health First seen on 2news.com Jump to article: www.2news.com/news/local/cyberattack-temporarily-disrupts-computer-operations-at-remsa-health/article_6419666c-e8b2-11ef-9607-2fab8f3c70ce.html