Tag: threat
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US Crackdown With Microsoft: Over 100 Russian Domains Seized
In the most recent US crackdown with Microsoft a total of 107 Russian domains have been seized. Reports claim that these domains were mainly used by state sponsored threat actors for malicious purposes. In this article, we’ll dive into the details of the US crackdown, the threat actor behind the malicious initiatives, and more. Let’s……
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Beware: Fake Google Meet Pages Deliver Infostealers in Ongoing ClickFix Campaign
Threat actors are leveraging fake Google Meet web pages as part of an ongoing malware campaign dubbed ClickFix to deliver infostealers targeting Windows and macOS systems.”This tactic involves displaying fake error messages in web browsers to deceive users into copying and executing a given malicious PowerShell code, finally infecting their systems,” French cybersecurity company Sekoia…
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Daily Cyberattacks Surge to 600 Million
Microsoft has revealed that its customers are subjected to over 600 million cybercriminals and nation-state cyberattacks daily. These threats encompass a broad spectrum of malicious activities, from ransomware and phishing to identity theft. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/nation-state-cyberattacks/
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Critical Vulnerability in Kubernetes Image Builder Exposes Nodes to Root Access
A new security risk has emerged in the Kubernetes Image Builder, posing a critical threat to organizations that utilize this tool for managing their containerized environments. The Kubernetes Image Builder vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-9486, has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating its severity. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/kubernetes-image-builder-vulnerability/
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SafeBreach Coverage for US CERT AA24-290A (Iranian Cyber Actors)
Iranian threat actors are using brute force and other techniques to compromise critical infrastructure entities. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/safebreach-coverage-for-us-cert-aa24-290a-iranian-cyber-actors/
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Pro-Russian Threat Actors Launch Coordinated DDoS Attacks Against Japanese Organizations
Japan has become the latest target of pro-Russian hacktivists following the country’s move towards increased military cooperation with the US. According to a new report from cybersecurity researcher Marcin Nawrocki... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/pro-russian-threat-actors-launch-coordinated-ddos-attacks-against-japanese-organizations/
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UAT-5647 Unleashes RomCom Malware in Attacks on Ukraine and Poland
In a sophisticated and persistent cyber campaign, the UAT-5647 threat actor group, known for its ties to Russian-speaking adversaries, has launched a series of targeted attacks against Ukrainian government and... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/uat-5647-unleashes-romcom-malware-in-attacks-on-ukraine-and-poland/
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North Korean IT Worker Schemes Evolve: From Salary Scams to Cyber Extortion
A new report from Secureworks® Counter Threat Unit (CTU) researchers has revealed a disturbing escalation in the tactics used by North Korean government-linked actors who fraudulently secure IT jobs at... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/north-korean-it-worker-schemes-evolve-from-salary-scams-to-cyber-extortion/
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Russia-linked RomCom group targeted Ukrainian government agencies since late 2023
Russia-linked threat actor RomCom targeted Ukrainian government agencies and Polish entities in cyber attacks since late 2023. Cisco Talos researchers observed Russia-linked threat actor RomCom (aka UAT-5647, Storm-0978, Tropical Scorpius, UAC-0180, UNC2596) targeting Ukrainian government agencies and Polish entities in a new wave of attacks since at least late 2023. In the recent attacks, RomCom…
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Ransomware Attacks Growing More Dangerous, Complex
Attackers launched 600 million cybercriminal and nation-state threats on Microsoft customers daily, including ransomware attacks, in the last year, according to the tech giant. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-ransomware-attacks-grew-2024/
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600 Million Daily Cyberattacks: Microsoft’s Alarming Report
Cybersecurity threats have reached unprecedented levels, with Microsoft customers facing more than 600 million cyberattacks daily, according to insights from Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report. The report emphasizes that cyber... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/600-million-daily-cyberattacks-microsofts-alarming-report/
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The role of compromised cyber-physical devices in modern cyberattacks
Cyber-physical devices are increasingly getting compromised and leveraged by criminal groups and state-sponsored threat actors. Fyodor Yarochkin, Senior Threat Solution … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/17/fyodor-yarochkin-trend-micro-compromised-cyber-physical-devices/
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Organization Hacked Following Accidental Hiring of North Korean Remote IT Worker
A company has fallen victim to a cyberattack after unknowingly hiring a North Korean cybercriminal as a remote IT worker. The unidentified firm, based in the UK, US, or Australia, discovered the breach after the hacker downloaded sensitive data and issued a ransom demand. The incident highlights the growing threat of North Korean operatives infiltrating…
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Chinese Researchers Tap Quantum to Break Encryption
But the time when quantum computers pose a tangible threat to modern encryption is likely still several years away. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/chinese-researchers-unveil-quantum-technique-to-break-encryption
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Iranian Hackers Using Brute Force on Critical Infrastructure
Tags: advisory, authentication, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, infrastructure, iran, password, threatAdvisory Warns Iranian Threat Actors Use ‘Push Bombing’ to Target Critical Sectors. Iranian cyber actors are increasingly using brute force techniques, such as password spraying and multifactor authentication push bombing, to target critical infrastructure sectors, according to a cybersecurity advisory released Wednesday by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Essential Tools for Building Successful Security Analytics
By collecting, analyzing, and leveraging data from security events, security analytics empowers teams to proactively detect anomalies and pinpoint vulnerabilities to mitigate targeted attacks, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/essential-tools-for-building-successful-security-analytics-p-3737
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Iranian hackers act as brokers selling critical infrastructure access
Tags: access, credentials, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, hacker, infrastructure, iran, network, threatIranian hackers are breaching critical infrastructure organizations to collect credentials and network data that can be sold on cybercriminal forums to enable cyberattacks from other threat actors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-hackers-act-as-brokers-selling-critical-infrastructure-access/
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70% of exploited flaws disclosed in 2023 were zero-days
Mandiant security analysts warn of a worrying new trend of threat actors demonstrating a better capability to discover and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities in software. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-70-percent-of-exploited-flaws-disclosed-in-2023-were-zero-days/
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Operation Toy Soldier: U.S. Indicts Russian Hackers for Cyberattacks on Ukrainan Government
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment of several members of Russia’s GRU Unit 29155 for their alleged role in a series of cyberattacks on Ukrainian government. This initiative, known as Operation Toy Soldier, highlights the ongoing threat posed by state-sponsored cyber activity, particularly Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article:…
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Volkswagen monitoring data dump threat from 8Base ransomware crew
The German car giant appears to be unconcerned First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/volkswagen_ransomware_data_loss/
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Bad Actors Manipulate Red-Team Tools to Evade Detection
By using EDRSilencer, threat actors are able to prevent security alerts and reports getting generated. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/bad-actors-manipulate-red-team-tools-evade-detection
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SideWinder APT: A Decade of Evolution and Global Expansion
The SideWinder Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, also known as T-APT-04 or RattleSnake, has been a relentless actor in the global cyber espionage landscape since its emergence in 2012. Though... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/sidewinder-apt-a-decade-of-evolution-and-global-expansion/
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Breach of Italian Prime Minister’s Bank Info Under Scrutiny
Data Regulator Likely Reviewing Insider Threat Case at Intesa Sanpaolo Bank. Intesa Sanpaolo bank of Italy this week told the country’s data regulator that an employee – who has since been fired – accessed sensitive banking details of the country’s prime minister and other politicians for years. The Italian Data Protection Authority is investigating the…
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Election Day is Close, the Threat of Cyber Disruption is Real
New threat report shows that the potential for disruption to November’s Election Day is severe, and the threat is real. The post Election Day is Close, the Threat of Cyber Disruption is Real appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/election-day-is-close-the-threat-of-cyber-disruption-is-real/
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Enhance Your Insider Risk Program with These 6 Systems Integrations
Learn how the right integrations close critical data gaps, helping you gain a more complete view of your organization’s insider risk Cyber Threat Intelligence Systems Human Resources Information Systems Data Loss Prevention Solutions Inventory Management Systems Access Control and Visitor Management Systems License Plate Recognition and Video Management Systems To fully understand and mitigate your”¦…
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TrickMo Banking Trojan Can Now Capture Android PINs and Unlock Patterns
New variants of an Android banking trojan called TrickMo have been found to harbor previously undocumented features to steal a device’s unlock pattern or PIN.”This new addition enables the threat actor to operate on the device even while it is locked,” Zimperium security researcher Aazim Yaswant said in an analysis published last week.First spotted in…
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Nomios Germany präsentiert auf der it-sa 2024 die neuesten Lösungen im Bereich Cyber- und Netzwerksicherheit
Hackerangriffe u.a. aus Russland, NIS2-Anforderungen und Fachkräftemangel stehen im Spannungsfeld mit künstlicher Threat-Intelligence, automatisierter Auditsicherheit und Managed Security Services. Nie war die it-sa ‘Home of security’ spannender, wichtiger und wegweisender First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/nomios-germany-praesentiert-auf-der-it-sa-2024-die-neuesten-loesungen-im-bereich-cyber-und-netzwerksicherheit/a38662/
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Leveraging AI/ML for next-gen SOC environments
Technologies that help SOCs detect, analyze, and respond to emerging threats faster and more accurately First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/14/leveraging_aiml_for_nextgen_soc/
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Lawmakers seek insight into China-linked attacks on telecom networks
Members of congress want to know when and how AT&T, Lumen and Verizon learned of the intrusions and what data the threat group accessed. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/lawmakers-china-linked-attacks-telecom-networks/729865/