Scammers impersonating government and financial institutions have defrauded victims of $55 million by convincing them to hand over cash or precious metals to couriers or wire it to “metal dealers.”
The resurgence of ZLoader malware, now incorporating RSA encryption and compatibility with 64-bit Windows operating systems, is expected to lead to new ransomware attacks, highlighting the need for vigilance against phishing emails and malicious search engine ads.
GitLab Inc has released patches for several vulnerabilities, including a critical security flaw known as CVE-2024-0402, which allows authenticated users to write files to arbitrary locations, potentially leading to the delivery of malware and unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Microsoft has addressed a security flaw in Outlook that allowed threat actors to exploit a specially crafted file and gain access to NT LAN Manager (NTLM) v2 hashed passwords, and plans to discontinue the use of NTLM in Windows 11 to enhance security.
A recent study by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) uncovers a concerning trend of financial sextortion attacks targeting teenagers in Nigeria, with the Yahoo Boys being the primary perpetrators.
A webinar featuring Ran Senderovitz, COO of Wing Security, will address the significant risks faced by companies due to unsecured SaaS applications and internal data threats, providing valuable insights and actionable steps to create a more secure SaaS environment.
