Hacktivist Group Head Mare Targets Organizations in Russia and Belarus Using WinRAR Vulnerability
Head Mare, a hacktivist group, targets organizations in Russia and Belarus using the WinRAR vulnerability to cause damage and demand ransoms.
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Cyberattack Campaign Spreads WikiLoader Malware Through SEO Poisoning
Threat actors utilize GlobalProtect VPN software to distribute WikiLoader malware through SEO poisoning, targeting US higher education and transportation sectors.
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Ransomware Landscape Sees 56% Increase in Active Groups in First Half of 2024
LockBit remains prominent as new group RansomHub rises to third most active, highlighting need for organizations to adapt defensive strategies.
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Civil Society Organizations and Journalists in Europe Advocate for Stronger Measures Against Spyware Threats
Civil society organizations and journalists in Europe are pushing for stronger measures to address the threat of spyware applications in the EU, emphasizing the dangers posed to democratic values and accountability efforts.
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North Korean Threat Actor Citrine Sleet Exploits Zero-Day Vulnerability in Google Chromium Browser to Target Cryptocurrency Industry
Citrine Sleet, a financially motivated North Korean threat actor, used a zero-day vulnerability in Google’s Chromium browser to target the cryptocurrency industry, exploiting a critical flaw in Chromium and a privilege escalation bug in the Windows kernel to steal cryptocurrencies from their victims.
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Three Individuals Plead Guilty to Running Website Aiding Cybercriminals in Circumventing MFA
Callum Picari, Vijayasidhurshan Vijayanathan, and Aza Siddeeque admitted to running www.OTP.Agency, helping fraudsters bypass multi-factor authentication on victims’ bank accounts.
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Roblox Developers Targeted by Malicious npm Packages Distributing Malware
Attackers impersonating ‘nobloxjs’ library distribute malware like Luna Token Grabber and Quasar RAT to nearly 200 developers.
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Cyber-Attack on Fota Wildlife Park’s Website Impacts 20,000 Individuals
Fota Wildlife Park in County Cork, Ireland, experiences a cyber-attack on its online payment system, prompting affected customers to cancel their payment cards and monitor their financial statements for unauthorized activity.
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Major Cyber-Espionage Campaign Named Voldemort Impacts Over 70 Organizations
Voldemort campaign targets insurance companies with phishing emails impersonating tax authorities, utilizing Google Sheets for command-and-control and data exfiltration.
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New Double Extortion Ransomware Group Cicada3301 Targets VMware ESXi Environments
Cicada3301 ransomware group, linked to ALPHV/BlackCat variant, utilizes ChaCha20 encryption to target Windows and Linux/ESXi hosts, employing double-extortion tactics to pressure victims into paying ransom.
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AI Revolutionizes Vulnerability Management, Enhancing Security Measures and Mitigating Risks
AI has transformed vulnerability management, enabling security teams to identify risks at scale, prioritize threats, and remediate faster through automation.
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South Korea Investigates Telegram for Distributing Deepfake Pornography
South Korean authorities are investigating Telegram Corporation for its alleged involvement in distributing deepfake pornography targeting young women and teenagers through the use of artificial intelligence.
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US Issues Cybersecurity Advisory on Ransomware Group RansomHub
US authorities issue joint advisory on RansomHub, a ransomware group targeting critical infrastructure organizations in the US.
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