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In a startling revelation, cybersecurity experts have uncovered a large-scale attack orchestrated by the North Korean hacking group ScarCruft in May 2024. The attackers leveraged a previously unknown vulnerability in Internet Explorer to infect target computers with the RokRAT malware, enabling the theft of sensitive data. This information comes from a joint report by South … Read more
Kaspersky Lab researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign dubbed “Horns&Hooves,” targeting both individual users and businesses in Russia since spring 2023. This operation, named after a fictional organization in Ilf and Petrov’s novel “The Golden Calf,” employs clever tactics to blend in with legitimate user and company inquiries. Anatomy of the “Horns&Hooves” Attack The … Read more
Cybersecurity researchers from ETH Zurich have uncovered new Spectre-like vulnerabilities affecting the latest generations of Intel and AMD processors. These security flaws enable attackers to bypass existing protection mechanisms, posing a significant threat to computer systems, particularly those running Linux operating systems. Scope of the Vulnerabilities: Widespread Impact on Modern Processors The newly discovered vulnerabilities … Read more
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a seismic shift in the third quarter of 2024, with Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks surging by an alarming 319% compared to the same period last year. This unprecedented escalation, revealed in the latest Qrator Labs report, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, signaling a critical need for … Read more
The second day of Pwn2Own 2024, a prestigious cybersecurity competition held in Ireland, has concluded with remarkable results. Security researchers identified 51 zero-day vulnerabilities across various devices, earning over $350,000 in prizes. The total payout for the two-day event, organized by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), has reached an impressive $850,000. Samsung Galaxy S24 … Read more
A new wave of cyberattacks dubbed “ClickFix” has been uncovered by cybersecurity experts at Sekoia, targeting Windows and macOS users through fake Google Meet pages. This sophisticated campaign poses a significant threat to corporate security, especially in the context of increased remote work adoption. Understanding the ClickFix Attack Mechanism ClickFix, also known as ClearFake or … Read more
Cisco, the global leader in networking technology, has recently issued critical security updates for its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) products. These patches address several severe vulnerabilities, including the actively exploited CVE-2024-20481. This development demands immediate attention from cybersecurity professionals and network administrators worldwide. Understanding the CVE-2024-20481 Vulnerability The CVE-2024-20481 vulnerability, … Read more
In a groundbreaking revelation at the BSides Exeter conference, Microsoft has unveiled its cutting-edge strategy to combat cybercrime. The tech giant’s security team, led by Ross Bevington, has developed an innovative approach using sophisticated honeypots that mimic real Azure tenants, providing invaluable insights into cybercriminal tactics and methodologies. The Architecture of Microsoft’s Advanced Honeypots Microsoft’s … Read more
The cryptocurrency world has been rocked by another major security breach, highlighting the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures in the digital asset space. Radiant Capital, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, fell victim to a sophisticated hacking attack resulting in the theft of over $50 million worth of cryptocurrency. This incident, one of the largest … Read more
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a new Linux variant of the notorious FASTCash malware, signaling an alarming evolution in North Korean state-sponsored hacking capabilities. This development marks a significant shift in the threat landscape, as previous versions of FASTCash primarily targeted Windows and IBM AIX systems. The Evolution of FASTCash: From Windows to Linux First identified … Read more
