Tag: attack
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Hackers Using New IoT/OT Malware IOCONTROL To Control IP Cameras, Routers, PLCs, HMIs And Firewalls
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Tags: attack, cctv, control, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, firewall, hacker, infrastructure, iot, iran, malware, router, vulnerabilityRecent cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, including fuel management systems and water treatment facilities in Israel and the US, have been attributed to the Iranian-backed CyberAv3ngers. The attacks, leveraging a custom-built malware named IOCONTROL, exploit vulnerabilities in IoT and OT devices, such as routers, PLCs, HMIs, and firewalls. The malware, designed to operate on various platforms,…
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Malware Hidden in Fake Business Proposals Hits YouTube Creators
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in SecurityNewsCybercriminals are targeting YouTube creators with sophisticated phishing attacks disguised as brand collaborations. Learn how to identify these scams, protect your data, and safeguard your online presence First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/malware-fake-business-proposals-hits-youtube-creators/
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New Glutton Malware Exploits Popular PHP Frameworks Like Laravel and ThinkPHP
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have discovered a new PHP-based backdoor called Glutton that has been put to use in cyber attacks targeting China, the United States, Cambodia, Pakistan, and South Africa.QiAnXin XLab, which discovered the malicious activity in late April 2024, attributed the previously unknown malware with moderate confidence to the prolific Chinese nation-state group tracked Winnti…
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16th December Threat Intelligence Report
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in SecurityNewsThe Romanian National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC) has disclosed a ransomware attack conducted by Lynx ransomware gang on the country’s energy provider Electrica Group, which provides services to more than 3.8M people across […] First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2024/16th-december-threat-intelligence-report/
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Security leaders top 10 takeaways for 2024
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Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, best-practice, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, corporate, crowdstrike, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, detection, email, finance, fraud, governance, group, guide, hacker, identity, incident response, infosec, ISO-27001, office, okta, phishing, privacy, programming, regulation, risk, risk-management, saas, security-incident, service, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityThis year has been challenging for CISOs, with a growing burden of responsibility, the push to make cybersecurity a business enabler, the threat of legal liability for security incidents, and an expanding attack landscape.As the year comes to a close, CISOs reflect on some of the takeaways that have shaped the security landscape in 2024.…
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Hackers Hack Hackers: MUT-1244 Steals Credentials in Deceptive GitHub Attack
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in SecurityNewsAccording to Datadog Security Labs, a cybercriminal group known as MUT-1244 has launched a sophisticated attack campaign that successfully compromised not only regular users but also other hackers and security... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/hackers-hack-hackers-mut-1244-steals-credentials-in-deceptive-github-attack/
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Cyberangriff auf einen Telekommunikationsdienstleister in Neuseeland
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in SecurityNewsKiwi telco Compass Communications confirms ransomware attack First seen on cyberdaily.au Jump to article: www.cyberdaily.au/security/11490-exclusive-kiwi-telco-compass-communications-confirms-ransomware-attack
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Russian APT >>Secret Blizzard<< Leverages Cybercriminal Tools in Ukraine Attacks
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in SecurityNewsA new report from Microsoft Threat Intelligence reveals that the Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as Secret Blizzard (also tracked as Turla, Waterbug, Venomous Bear, Snake, Turla Team, and Turla... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/russian-apt-secret-blizzard-leverages-cybercriminal-tools-in-ukraine-attacks/
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Google Ads Abused in Graphic Design Malvertising Attack
Silent Push Threat Analysts have revealed a widespread malvertising campaign exploiting Google Ads to target graphic design professionals. This ongoing operation, active since November, utilizes domains hosted on dedicated IP... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/google-ads-abused-in-graphic-design-malvertising-attack/
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Proactively Securing Machine Identities to Prevent Attacks
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in SecurityNewsWhy Should Proactive Security Management of Machine Identities Be a Priority? With the rise of digitalization across various sectors, organizations have ramped up their security measures to safeguard sensitive data. An area that often gets overlooked in this process, yet is crucial to robust data security, is the management of non-human identities (NHIs). These NHIs,……
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Clop ransomware claims responsibility for Cleo data theft attacks
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in SecurityNewsThe Clop ransomware gang has confirmed to BleepingComputer that they are behind the recent Cleo data-theft attacks, utilizing zero-day exploits to breach corporate networks and steal data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clop-ransomware-claims-responsibility-for-cleo-data-theft-attacks/
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Winnti hackers target other threat actors with new Glutton PHP backdoor
The Chinese Winnti hacking group is using a new PHP backdoor named ‘Glutton’ in attacks on organizations in China and the U.S., and also in attacks on other cybercriminals. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/winnti-hackers-target-other-threat-actors-with-new-glutton-php-backdoor/
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Citrix Alerts on Global Password Spraying Campaigns Targeting NetScaler Appliances
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in SecurityNewsCitrix has issued an advisory highlighting an increase in password spraying attacks aimed at NetScaler appliances worldwide. These attacks exploit authentication endpoints, causing significant operational disruptions for targeted organizations. Unlike... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/citrix-alerts-on-global-password-spraying-campaigns-targeting-netscaler-appliances/
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Rhode Island says personal data likely breached in social services cyberattack
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in SecurityNewsState officials said hundreds of thousands of Rhode Island residents could be affected by a cyberattack on the state’s online portal for social services, with a “high probability” that personally identifiable information was breached. According to an update from Governor Dan McKee’s office, the attack targeted RIBridges, which Rhode Island residents use to apply for…
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DoS attacks, data compromise threaten over 330K Prometheus instances
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/dos-attacks-data-compromise-threaten-over-330k-prometheus-instances
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US, Israeli critical infrastructure subjected to attacks with novel IOCONTROL malware
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/us-israeli-critical-infrastructure-subjected-to-attacks-with-novel-iocontrol-malware
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Iranian malware linked to recent attacks on US, Israeli infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/iranian-malware-linked-to-recent-attacks-on-us-israeli-infrastructure
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390,000 WordPress accounts stolen from hackers in supply chain attack
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in SecurityNewsA threat actor tracked as MUT-1244 has stolen over 390,000 WordPress credentials in a large-scale, year-long campaign targeting other threat actors using a trojanized WordPress credentials checker. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/390-000-wordpress-accounts-stolen-from-hackers-in-supply-chain-attack/
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>>Password Era is Ending,<< Microsoft to Delete 1 Billion Passwords
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has announced that it is currently blocking an astounding 7,000 password attacks every second, nearly double the rate from just a year ago. This surge in cyber threats underscores the urgent need for more robust authentication methods, with passkeys emerging as a promising solution. The tech giant has also reported a 146% year-over-year increase…
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Password Era is Ending Microsoft to Delete 1 Billion Passwords
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has announced that it is currently blocking an astounding 7,000 password attacks every second, nearly double the rate from just a year ago. This surge in cyber threats underscores the urgent need for more robust authentication methods, with passkeys emerging as a promising solution. The tech giant has also reported a 146% year-over-year increase…
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New Research Uncovered Dark Internet Service Providers Used For Hacking
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Tags: attack, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, hacking, infrastructure, Internet, law, malicious, malware, network, serviceBulletproof hosting services, a type of dark internet service provider, offer infrastructure to cybercriminals, facilitating malicious activities like malware distribution, hacking attacks, fraudulent websites, and spam. These services evade legal scrutiny, posing a significant challenge to global cybersecurity. Understanding and identifying bulletproof hosting networks is crucial for cybersecurity researchers, law enforcement agencies, and enterprises. By…
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Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Is Still Sucking Up Credit Card and Social Security Numbers
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in SecurityNewsPlus: The US indicts North Koreans in fake IT worker scheme, file-sharing firm Cleo warns customers to patch a vulnerability amid live attacks, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/microsoft-recall-credit-card-social-security-numbers/
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Breaking the Air Gap Through Hardware Implants
IoT security assessments expose diverse technologies, use cases, and protocols. While wireless components like WiFi and Bluetooth enhance functionality and enable features like OTA updates, they also increase the attack surface. This blog explores the challenges of assessing non-wireless IoT devices and considers the potential of adding wireless capabilities for comprehensive security testing. First seen…
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Iran-linked crew used custom ‘cyberweapon’ in US critical infrastructure attacks
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in SecurityNewsIOCONTROL targets IoT and OT devices from a ton of makers, apparently First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/13/iran_cyberweapon_us_attacks/
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Time of Reckoning Reviewing My 2024 Cybersecurity Predictions
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Tags: ai, attack, automation, awareness, breach, business, chatgpt, china, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, disinformation, election, espionage, exploit, healthcare, incident response, infrastructure, jobs, law, linkedin, malware, monitoring, moveIT, phishing, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, ukraine, update, vulnerability, warfare, zero-dayThe brutal reality is that cybersecurity predictions are only as valuable as their accuracy. As 2024 comes to a close, I revisit my forecasts to assess their utility in guiding meaningful decisions. Anyone can make predictions (and far too many do), but actually being correct is another matter altogether. It is commonplace for security companies…