Cybersecurity
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Reportedly, the ransomware operators breached HSE by stealing passwords for HSE’s systems from an unprotected cloud storage instance. So far, the organization has not received a ransom demand but stated that it might be too early for this.
RisePro, an information-stealing malware, was first detected by cybersecurity firms Flashpoint and Sekoia. It is distributed through fake crack sites operated by the PrivateLoader pay-per-install (PPI) malware distribution service.
Nov 28, 2023The Hacker NewsCybercrime / Breach Prevention Account credentials, a popular initial access vector, have become a valuable commodity in cybercrime. As a result, a single set of stolen credentials can put your organization’s entire network at risk. According to the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report, external parties were responsible for 83 percent […]
Nov 28, 2023NewsroomRansomware / Cybercrime A coordinated law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of key individuals in Ukraine who are alleged to be a part of several ransomware schemes. “On 21 November, 30 properties were searched in the regions of Kyiv, Cherkasy, Rivne, and Vinnytsia, resulting in the arrest of the 32-year-old ringleader,” […]
Nov 28, 2023The Hacker NewsThreat Detection / Insider Threat Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems are a staple to ensure only authorized individuals or entities have access to specific resources in order to protect sensitive information and secure business assets. But did you know that today over 80% of attacks now involve identity, compromised credentials […]
Nov 28, 2023NewsroomCyber Attack / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a case of “forced authentication” that could be exploited to leak a Windows user’s NT LAN Manager (NTLM) tokens by tricking a victim into opening a specially crafted Microsoft Access file. The attack takes advantage of a legitimate feature in the database management system solution […]
A recent attack levied against servers running out-of-date Adobe software sheds some light on how threat actors are currently trying to exploit systems and deploy ransomware. In this recent attack, which took place in September and early October, the threat actors hoped to gain access to Windows servers and, subsequently, deploy ransomware payloads. While the […]
Between April 2019 and February 2023, Golshan defrauded “hundreds” of people via various online scams and digital account thefts, according to prosecutors. Over the nearly four-year period, he stole about $740,000 from more than 500 people.
Nov 28, 2023NewsroomMalware / Cyber Espionage The North Korean threat actors behind macOS malware strains such as RustBucket and KANDYKORN have been observed “mixing and matching” different elements of the two disparate attack chains, leveraging RustBucket droppers to deliver KANDYKORN. The findings come from cybersecurity firm SentinelOne, which also tied a third macOS-specific malware called […]