Bleeping Computer

JULY 1, 2023

The BlackCat ransomware group (aka ALPHV) is running malvertizing campaigns to lure people into fake pages that mimic the official website of the WinSCP file-transfer application for Windows but instead push malware-ridden installers. [.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

Avast released a free decryptor for the Akira ransomware that can allow victims to recover their data without paying the ransom. Cybersecurity firm Avast released a free decryptor for the Akira ransomware that can allow victims to recover their data without paying the ransom. The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate, Akira is

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The Hacker News

JULY 1, 2023

As many as 200,000 WordPress websites are at risk of ongoing attacks exploiting a critical unpatched security vulnerability in the Ultimate Member plugin. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-3460 (CVSS score: 9.8), impacts all versions of the Ultimate Member plugin, including the latest version (2.6.6) that was released on June 29, 2023.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

Threat actors are exploiting a critical WordPress zero-day in the Ultimate Member plugin to create secret admin accounts. Hackers are actively exploiting a critical unpatched WordPress Plugin flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-3460 (CVSS score: 9.8), to create secret admin accounts. Ultimate Member is a popular user profile and membership plugin for WordPress, it allows admins to create advanced online communities and membership sites.

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WIRED Threat Level

JULY 1, 2023

Plus: Hackers knock out Russian military satellite communications, a spyware maker gets breached, and the SEC targets a victim company's CISO.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The LockBit ransomware group this week claimed to have hacked the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSMC ) and $70 million ransom. TSMC is the world’s biggest contract manufacturer of chips for tech giants, including Apple and Qualcomm Inc.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 1, 2023

As layoffs continue, organizations need to be aware of insider threats. Here are some tips you can use to protect your business. The post Avoiding Insider Threats When Layoffs Occur appeared first on Enzoic. The post Avoiding Insider Threats When Layoffs Occur appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 1, 2023

In recent years, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have become more frequent and sophisticated. Attackers continue to find new ways to flood target networks with massive scale attacks that grow exponentially and use different attack technics. Carpet-bombing is one of those destructive technics. It is a major concern for enterprises and service providers worldwide and DDoS vendors must handle this distributed and overwhelming attack technique.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 1, 2023

Share us with friends and colleagues, and we'll do the same for you. The post Help spread the word about AZT appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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