Increased reliance on digital platforms and remote work has led to a surge in DDoS attacks, posing a significant threat to businesses by disrupting online services and causing financial losses and reputational damage.
Hackers are targeting poorly secured Linux SSH servers to carry out cryptocurrency mining and DDoS attacks, using brute force or dictionary attacks to gain login information and deploying various types of malware to scan for vulnerable systems. Users are urged to use strong passwords, regularly update their systems, and implement secure configurations to mitigate the risks.
Coordinated inauthentic behavior networks involving actors from Russia, Iran, and China are anticipated to exploit political tensions and employ social engineering tactics to disseminate misinformation and manipulate public opinion during the 2024 US elections.
Xamalicious, a new Android backdoor malware, has been discovered by the McAfee Mobile Research Team, targeting Android users and exploiting the accessibility permissions of the Android operating system to gain control of infected devices.
A zero-day security flaw in Apache OfBiz ERP system enables authentication bypass and potential unauthorized access to internal resources.
Kaspersky’s report highlights the increase in malicious files and the use of desktop files to spread malware, the prevalence of Trojans and backdoor attacks, and the continuous development of new malware and techniques by adversaries.
