Security
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Victims of cyber extortion and ransomware increase in 2024
More than 4,000 new victims of ransomware were recorded over the past 12 months. According to research by Orange Cyberdefense, there was a 77% year-on-year growth from 2023 with 4,374 new victims detected in 75% of countries monitored. In the first quarter of 2024, there were 1,046 victims hit by 43 different threat actors. Speaking […]
PHP bug executes RCEs, cryptominers and DDoS attacks
Not long after a new PHP bug was disclosed in the late spring, Akamai researchers observed numerous attempts to exploit the vulnerability, which they said indicates high exploitability and quick adoption by threat actors. Because PHP is one of the most popular server-side scripting languages used to create dynamic web pages on more than 75% […]
Internet Explorer still used as a malware vehicle by threat actors
Microsoft’s notorious Internet Explorer has been brought out of retirement by threat actors using its security holes to serve malware. The team at Check Point Research said it spotted a new attack in the wild which uses the ancient web browser as the delivery vehicle for malware infections. The process involves the use of a […]
How AI can make security more proactive and less reactive
In November 2022, the wider world suddenly became aware of the power and potential of artificial intelligence as ChatGPT was made available to the general public. Yet information-security practitioners were already familiar with automation and machine learning, which they had been using for many years in the forms of security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) […]
Russia Blocks VPN Services in Information Crackdown
In a new move to restrict access to information, the Russian government has requested the removal of several virtual private access (VPN) products as well as the ban of voice over IP (VoIP) services. The London-based independent Russian media outlet MediaZona reported on July 4 that Apple removed 25 VPN apps from its App Store following a request from Roskomnadzor, […]
New APT CloudSorcerer Malware Hits Russian Target
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new advanced persistent threat (APT) targeting Russian government entities, dubbed CloudSorcerer. This sophisticated cyberespionage tool, discovered by Kaspersky in May 2024 and discussed in an advisory published by the firm on June 8, is designed for stealth monitoring, data collection and exfiltration, utilizing Microsoft Graph, Yandex Cloud and Dropbox for […]
Mekotio Trojan Targets Latin American Banking Credentials
A new analysis has shed light on the threat posed by the Mekotio banking trojan, a sophisticated piece of malware primarily targeting Latin American countries since at least 2015. Designed to steal sensitive information, particularly banking credentials, Mekotio has been especially active in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Spain and Peru. This malware shares its origins with other […]
Australian police arrest hacker who created ‘Evil Twin’ wireless network to steal data during flights
Hacker faces multiple charges that carry multiple years imprisonment The Australian Federal Police recently arrested and charged a man who used an ‘Evil Twin’ free Wi-Fi access point to steal data from victims on a domestic flight. 42-year-old Michael Clapsis now faces nine cybercrime charges for the alleged attack. According to the official reports, The AFP’s […]
Your Wi-Fi can now double as a home security system — Gamgee uses home Wi-Fi networks for intruder detection
Wi-Fi presence detection taken to the next level. Dutch startup Gamgee has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a home security system that detects physical intruders using your existing Wi-Fi system. Using a home mapping app and artificial intelligence, Gamgee’s Wi-Fi Home Alarm is claimed to offer precision protection by ‘body printing’ the household’s trusted people and pets. Alarms can […]
Has your VPN failed to connect recently? Microsoft says the latest Windows security update may provide a fix
If you’ve been experiencing VPN issues, Windows may have been to blame up until now. Microsoft’s April security updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10, KB5036893 and KB5036892 respectively, were previously identified by the company as causing VPN disconnection issues for some users, leaving some without a way to hide their IP address or change […]