Cybersecurity News

In a significant blow to cybercriminal activities, the FBI, in collaboration with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and German law enforcement, has successfully conducted an international operation targeting the Dispossessor ransomware group, also known as Radar. This coordinated effort has resulted in the seizure of multiple servers and domains associated with the cybercriminal organization. … Read more

On September 17, 2024, Lebanon witnessed a shocking incident where thousands of pagers simultaneously detonated, resulting in numerous casualties. Cybersecurity experts are now delving into the intricacies of what appears to be a sophisticated supply chain attack, likely orchestrated by Israeli intelligence services. The Incident and Its Aftermath According to Lebanon’s Health Minister Firas Abiad, … Read more

In a significant cybersecurity incident, Halliburton, a leading American oil field services company, recently fell victim to a ransomware attack. The breach, which occurred last month, has not only disrupted the company’s operations and limited access to its systems but also resulted in a data leak, highlighting the growing threat of cyberattacks in the energy … Read more

In an unprecedented cybersecurity incident, a series of pager detonations rocked Lebanon on September 17, 2024, resulting in at least eight fatalities and approximately 2,750 injuries. This event has sent shockwaves through the global cybersecurity community, highlighting the potential for devastating real-world consequences stemming from digital attacks. The Incident Unfolds According to reports from Reuters … Read more

Kaspersky Lab researchers have recently uncovered a new and sophisticated malware strain, dubbed CMoon, targeting a prominent Russian energy company. This discovery highlights the evolving landscape of cyber threats facing critical infrastructure and emphasizes the need for robust cybersecurity measures in the energy sector. The Anatomy of CMoon: A Multi-Faceted Cyber Threat CMoon, a .NET-based … Read more

In a groundbreaking cybersecurity discovery, researchers from the University of Florida and Texas Tech University have unveiled a new attack vector dubbed GAZEploit. This innovative exploit targets users of Apple Vision Pro, leveraging eye-tracking technology to potentially compromise the security of virtual keyboard inputs. Understanding GAZEploit: A New Frontier in VR Security Threats GAZEploit represents … Read more

A recent study by Positive Technologies has uncovered alarming trends in the cybercriminal world, revealing that threat actors can develop and publish exploits for critical vulnerabilities in the darknet in less than a week. This rapid turnaround time poses significant risks to organizations and individuals alike, highlighting the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. The … Read more

In a recent development that has sent ripples through the cybersecurity community, the popular Docker-OSX project has been removed from Docker Hub following a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown request from Apple Inc. This open-source project, which allowed for the virtualization of macOS on various hardware platforms, has been a valuable tool for developers … Read more

In a surprising turn of events at the recent DEF CON hacking conference in Las Vegas, cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike was awarded the infamous ‘Most Epic Fail’ Pwnie Award. The company’s president, Michael Sentonas, personally accepted the award, demonstrating an unprecedented level of accountability in the cybersecurity industry. The Incident: A Global Windows Meltdown The award … Read more

Cybersecurity experts at Orca have uncovered a concerning new threat in the world of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD). Malicious actors are now exploiting GitHub Actions, a popular CI/CD platform, through a technique known as typosquatting. This tactic could potentially lead unsuspecting developers to execute malicious code or compromise their entire software supply chain. … Read more