CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Cyber Attacks . . A successful cyber attack can cost you around $3 million! Here are some of the ways to protect your small business from cyber attacks. . A cyber security plan includes the best security practices and protocols for protection. . Firewalls .

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Threat actors are targeting IKEA employees in an internal phishing campaign leveraging stolen reply-chain emails. According to BleepingComputer, threat actors are targeting IKEA employees in phishing attacks using stolen reply-chain emails. “There is an ongoing cyber-attack that is targeting Inter IKEA mailboxes.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The media outlet revealed that cyber police have found evidence suggesting this assumption. It seems that foreign hackers have been trying to hack into the country’s power utilities since February. “A power supply provider in Jammu and Kashmir had also come under the hackers’ attack.” ” states India Today. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

Second is the news related to Baton Rouge General Health System (GHS), a healthcare service provider that disclosed yesterday that it was hit by a cyber attack in June this year leaking patient details to hackers. The post Nine cyber-attack news headlines trending on Google appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

The memo was obtained by the website SpaceRef, it warns of both phishing attacks and malware-based attacks. According to the advisory issued by NASA, the number of phishing attempts doubled in the past few days, at the same time the number of malware attacks on its systems has grown exponentially.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

government threat report , released this morning and titled "Rise in Mobile Phishing Credential Theft Targeting Public Sector," includes these key findings: Nearly 50% of state and local government employees are running outdated Android operating systems, exposing them to hundreds of device vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A phishing campaign targets Ukrainian military entities using drone manuals as lures to deliver the post-exploitation toolkit Merlin. Securonix researchers recently uncovered a phishing campaign using a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Drone manual document as a lure to deliver a toolkit dubbed Merlin.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 10, 2022

Ukraine’s critical infrastructure is being cyber-attacked by malware these days and highly placed sources state that the malicious software has compromised 13 computer networks operating for public utilities so far. The post Ukraine now faces MicroBackdoor malware threat from Russia appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2022

The state Infrastructure of Montenegro was hit by a massive and “unprecedented” cyber attack, authorities announced. An unprecedented cyber attack hit the Government digital infrastructure in Montenegro, the government has timely adopted measures to mitigate its impact. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Montenegro).

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack. A secure network starts with a strong password policy.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 20, 2022

1) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has given an update that all those who are using Adobe products and services should be cautious, as hackers can easily hack their systems by exploiting multiple vulnerabilities in the software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2023

For the past 1 year or so, a museum is unable to access its artecraft database because of a ransomware attack on the servers of Gloucester City Council. The Phishing email attack took place in the year 2021 and the Museum of Gloucester that identified the unauthorized intrusion is still being affected by the cyber incident.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

At the same time you may have been browsing through assorted home items, an internal cyber attack plagued the retail company's security team. Malicious hackers used hijacked reply-chain emails to cause disruption through a phishing attack, according to a story broke by Bleeping Computer. This is what is known so far.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Many of the detections were due to malicious attachments and previously unseen threats, showcasing the importance of using innovative security measures YARA Rules Impact YARA rules were pivotal in detecting millions of malicious attempts spotlighting statistical patterns and malware family indicators.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2024

Korea attempts to use generative AI for hacking attacks: spy agency Cybersecurity Is artificial intelligence the solution to cyber security threats? Pro-Ukraine hackers wiped 2 petabytes of data from Russian research center Participants earned more than $1.3M

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp Spotify music converter TuneFab puts users at risk Cyber attacks hit the Assembly of the Republic of Albania and telecom company One Albania Russia-linked APT28 used new malware in a recent phishing campaign Clash of Clans gamers at risk while using third-party app New Version of Meduza (..)

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Researchers from Cybaze Yoroi ZLab have spotted a new campaign exploiting the interest in coronavirus (COVID-19) evolution to spread malware. Nowadays, it is common to say that the physical world and the cyber world are strictly connected. The statistics are worrying, and, of course, they represent an opportunity for cyber-crooks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Russia-linked threat actor Gamaredon employed new spyware in cyber attacks aimed at public authorities and critical information infrastructure in Ukraine. The attack chain starts with spear-phishing messages with a.RAR attachment named “12-1-125_09.01.2023.” ” reads the alert published by the SCPC.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed concerns for cyber cyber attacks that have targeted Czech hospitals involved in the fight against the Coronavirus. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed concerns for cyber cyber attacks that recently hit Czech hospitals involved in the fight against the Coronavirus.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2020

Crooks are using a fake Cisco “critical security advisory” in a new phishing campaign aimed at stealing victims’ Webex credentials. The Cofense’s phishing defense center has uncovered an ongoing phishing campaign that uses a Cisco security advisory related to a critical vulnerability as a lure. org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-9223.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2021

The authorities did not disclose any details about the type of threats that hit the institutions either the alleged threat actors behind the attack. “A range of European Union institutions including the European Commission were hit by a significant cyber-attack last week.” ” reported Bloomberg.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2022

Since the invasion, several cyber attacks - including DDoS attacks , the deployment of wiper malware , and phishing campaigns - have targeted both Ukrainian and Russian public and private entities, and several non-state hacking groups have announced support of Ukraine or Russia.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Belgian intelligence service VSSE accused Alibaba of ‘possible espionage’ at European hub in Liege A WhatsApp zero-day exploit can cost several million dollars CISA adds JetBrains TeamCity and Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog NATO is investigating a new cyber attack claimed by the SiegedSec group Global CRM Provider Exposed (..)

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2019

The Human Factor has a fundamental importance for the success of a cyber attack, for this reason it is important to create a culture of cyber security within organizations. Spear Phishing: Tailor-made for a specific victim or group of victims using personal details. Pierluigi Paganini. Twitter: [link].

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 2, 2021

Department of Justice recently announced the seizure of two command and control (C2) and malware distribution domain names that were used in a spear-phishing campaign pretending to be the U.S. Phishing attacks can be an effective way for a cybercriminal to gain access to an organization's data. Acting U.S.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Justice Department this week indicted seven Chinese nationals for a decade-long hacking spree that targeted more than 100 high-tech and online gaming companies. The government alleges the men used malware-laced phishing emails and “supply chain” attacks to steal data from companies and their customers.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Group-IB, an international company that specializes in preventing cyber attacks, has estimated that cryptocurrency exchanges suffered a total loss of $882 million due to targeted attacks in 2017 and in the first three quarters of 2018. According to Group-IB experts, at least 14 crypto exchanges were hacked.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6 CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Phishing emails during the pandemic skyrocketed, as attackers rushed to take advantage of the newly remote workforce and the tools they required to stay connected. And Fagan clicked on a phishing email that appeared to be a legitimate Zoom invite. Business email compromise attack works to transfer millions.

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Hacker Combat

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The attack came to the attention of Volexity through one of their clients. A closer look into the hacking process and infrastructure depicted the behavior of TEMP_ Heretic, a formerly active Chinese espionage cyber gang. The cyberattack triggers are spear-phishing emails and theft of sensitive information via an embedded link.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2020

According to the Economic Times, the attack took place on Sunday night, hackers targeted the National Highways Authority Of India’s email server, but according to the Indian Agency, no data was stolen. “A ransom ware attack on NHAI email server took place yesterday night. SecurityAffairs – Maze ransomware, hacking).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Italy was also marginally affected by the attack and the case was dealt with by the Computer Crime Operations Centre of the Postal Police (CNAIPIC ) [link] , which promptly issued an alert [link] on the very day of the event, recommending some useful actions also to prevent further possible propagation. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Wannacry).

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2024

The Blackbasta extortion group claimed responsibility for the attack that in April severely impacted the operations of Synlab Italia. Since April 18, Synlab Italia, a major provider of medical diagnosis services, has been experiencing disruptions due to a cyber attack.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Balaban This ransomware was doing the rounds over spam generated by the Gameover ZeuS botnet, which had been originally launched in 2011 as a toolkit for stealing victim’s banking credentials and was repurposed for malware propagation. WannaCry and NotPetya cyber-attacks have since been attributed to state-funded threat actors.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 28, 2020

Warning Australians of “specific risks” and an increased frequency of attacks, the Australian government is working on “specific risks” related to a significant increase in the number of targeted cyber attacks against sensitive institutions and organizations in almost any industry, Morrison told an organised press conference.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

A credential stuffing attack is a type of cyber attack where hackers use large sets of username and password combinations, typically obtained from previous data breaches, phishing campaigns, or info-stealer infections, to gain unauthorized access to user accounts on various online services.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

ransomware builder used by multiple threat actors Cisco fixes 3 high-severity DoS flaws in NX-OS and FXOS software Cybercrime Unpacking the MOVEit Breach: Statistics and Analysis Cl0p Ups The Ante With Massive MOVEit Transfer Supply-Chain Exploit FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown U.S.

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