Security

Microsoft has described the Octo Tempest (aka Scattered Spider, 0ktapus, UNC3944) group as “one of the most dangerous financial criminal groups” operating today. In a lengthy analysis, the tech giant explained that the financial extortion group is unusual in comprising English-speaking threat actors, even though it has collaborated with the Russian-speaking ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operation. “Historically,

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced the launch of a new offering designed to prevent school users visiting malicious websites. PDNS for Schools is completely free and will be rolled out from now into the coming year, according to NCSC deputy director for economy and society, Sarah Lyons. “This timeframe will allow

Generative AI is too beneficial to abandon despite the threats it poses to organizations, according to experts speaking at the ISC2 Security Congress 2023. During a session at the event, Kyle Hinterburg, Manager at LBMC and Brian Willis, Senior Manager at LBMC pointed out that while criminals will utilize generative AI tools and they carry

In an update to previous reports, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has disclosed new insights into the notorious Operation Triangulation at the recent Security Analyst Summit.  The investigation delves into the complex cyber assault that targeted both the public and Kaspersky’s own employees, offering fresh details on the attack chain and its implications

ESET Research has discovered a significant cybersecurity threat as the Winter Vivern group exploited a zero-day cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Roundcube Webmail server.  The new campaign, described in an advisory published today, targeted Roundcube Webmail servers of governmental entities and a think tank in Europe. ESET Research promptly reported the vulnerability to the

Salt Security has revealed research unveiling critical API security vulnerabilities in the OAuth protocol implementations of popular online platforms like Grammarly, Vidio and Bukalapak.  These vulnerabilities, which have now been addressed, had the potential to compromise user credentials and enable full account takeovers, endangering billions of users. The research paper, published today, marks the final chapter

A recent research report by Uptycs has highlighted the evolution of QuasarRAT, an open-source remote administration tool (RAT) known for its lightweight nature and range of malicious functions.  According to an advisory published on Friday by Uptycs security researcher Tejaswini Sandapolla, the C#-based tool, also referred to as CinaRAT or Yggdrasil, has been discovered employing

Valve is bolstering the security of its Steamworks platform by introducing SMS verification for developers, aiming to prevent future incidents of hackers infiltrating developer accounts.  The move comes in response to previous breaches where malevolent actors compromised developers’ accounts and injected malware into various game builds. While these attacks, as confirmed by PC Gamer, impacted fewer

Vietnam-based cybercriminals are believed to be behind to attacks using DarkGate malware, which have targeted organizations in the UK, US and India since 2018. WithSecure researchers have tracked these attacks to an active cluster of cybercriminals using the Ducktail infostealer, which has been used in recent campaigns targeting Meta business accounts. The DarkGate and Ducktail

The use of AI chatbots and AI-enabled manipulation of information by malicious actors is a key threat ahead of the upcoming 2024 elections across the continent, according to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). The 11th edition of ENISA’s Threat Landscape report, published on October 19, 2023, compiles cyber threats observed by the Agency

The Hoxhunt Challenge has unveiled alarming trends in employee susceptibility to phishing attacks, emphasizing the critical role of engagement in reducing human risk.  The study, published today and conducted in 38 organizations across nine industries and 125 countries, revealed that 22% of phishing attacks in the first weeks of October 2023 used QR codes to

Google has bolstered the security of Android devices with a significant update to Google Play Protect. According to the tech giant, this development is in response to the growing prevalence of cyber-threats targeting mobile devices. Google Play Protect is an existing security feature that scans approximately 125 billion apps daily for malware and unwanted software. 

Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky have unveiled a covert and highly advanced espionage campaign, codenamed “TetrisPhantom.” The persistent operation has specifically targeted government institutions in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC), utilizing a unique method involving secure USB drives for data infiltration. Kaspersky’s findings are part of their latest quarterly APT threat landscape report. The clandestine campaign, which