Cybersecurity
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A new report by Trellix reveals that Discord, a popular communication platform, is being increasingly used by hackers, including advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, to target critical infrastructure.
60% of companies are ‘very’ to ‘extremely’ concerned about ransomware attacks, according to latest research from Hornetsecurity. Businesses acknowledge ransomware risk Hornetsecurity revealed that 92.5% businesses are aware of ransomware’s potential for negative impact. Still, just 54% of respondents said their leadership is ‘actively involved in conversations and decision-making’ around preventing such attacks. 39.7% said […]
Cybercrime , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Healthcare Tennessee Practice So Far Faces 5 Proposed Class Action Lawsuits Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 16, 2023 Image: The Chattanooga Heart Institute The number of people affected by a Tennessee cardiac care clinic hack has more than doubled to 411,000 since the healthcare group […]
A recent investigation has brought to light the activities of threat actors utilizing Discord to deploy an information-stealing malware named Lumma Stealer. Lumma Stealer is available for purchase on underground forums with different plans offering varied levels of access, ranging from log views to traffic analysis tools. The most costly plan permits buyers to access […]
Oct 17, 2023NewsroomCyber Attack / Malware The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has revealed that threat actors “interfered” with at least 11 telecommunication service providers in the country between May and September 2023. The agency is tracking the activity under the name UAC-0165, stating the intrusions led to service interruptions for customers. The […]
Oct 17, 2023The Hacker NewsData Security / Infosec Webinar Financial data is much more than just a collection of numbers; it is a crucial component of any business and a prime target for cybercriminals. It’s important to understand that financial records can be a veritable treasure trove for digital pirates. A security breach not only […]
Hacktivists have claimed to hit Israeli websites through DDoS and defacement attacks following the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Hamas. Cybersecurity experts now warn of signs of more impactful attacks being attempted. Researchers from Radware found that Israel endured 143 DDoS attacks between October 2 and October 10, making it the most targeted nation […]
Breach Notification , Endpoint Security , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Electronic Filing and Payments Offline as Courts Revert to Paper Records and Faxes Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 16, 2023 The Kansas Supreme Court Judicial Center in Topeka, Kansas (Image: Shutterstock) The Kansas Supreme Court said it is probing a “security incident” […]
Recently, the cybersecurity landscape has been confronted with a daunting new reality – the rise of malicious Generative AI, like FraudGPT and WormGPT. These rogue creations, lurking in the dark corners of the internet, pose a distinctive threat to the world of digital security. In this article, we will look at the nature of Generative […]