Security
ConnectWise critical exploit, already in wild, is about to 'erupt'
A recently discovered ConnectWise level 10 CVSS vulnerability, affecting its ScreenConnect remote desktop and access software, is being exploited in the wild – and is expected to escalate in magnitude, according to researchers at Huntress Labs.
Read more about ConnectWise critical exploit, already in wild, is about to 'erupt'
LockBit crackdown heats up as US offers reward for info on hackers
The US offered a reward of up to $15 million for information on the leaders of the notorious cybercrime group LockBit on Wednesday, as Ukrainian police arrest a father-son duo in connection to the gang.
Read more about LockBit crackdown heats up as US offers reward for info on hackers
Russian Web hosting provider exposes data of more than 54M users
A website builder owned by a top Russian hosting provider has leaked millions of records with private user data.
Read more about Russian Web hosting provider exposes data of more than 54M users
Website builder leaks data of 200K users
Website builder Ucraft leaked the data of hundreds of thousands of users, which malicious actors have accessed and distributed.
Read more about Website builder leaks data of 200K users
Burglars using jammers to disable wireless smart home security
Wireless smart sensors and cameras may be “screaming” about broken glass, open doors, and burglars moving inside the house, but those radio signals may never reach the homeowner’s phone.
Read more about Burglars using jammers to disable wireless smart home security
New Russian cyber-espionage campaign targeting Europe’s webmail servers
Researchers are warning about a new cyber-espionage campaign against Roundcube webmail servers in Europe conducted by a Russian-linked threat actor with a “long-term strategic interest in gathering intelligence.” The main targets are government, military, and national infrastructure-related entities.
Read more about New Russian cyber-espionage campaign targeting Europe’s webmail servers
Volt Typhoon takes the stage: what we know about “defining threat of our generation”
Some Americans may have been unaware that their Wi-Fi router is a battlefield between Chinese hackers and the FBI and other agencies. After the latest intrusions, security researchers from Unit 42, a security arm of Palo Alto Networks, categorized Volt Typhoon as a top-tier cybergang. What do we know about it?
Read more about Volt Typhoon takes the stage: what we know about “defining threat of our generation”
Pentagon says 26K people impacted by data breach from early 2023
The US Department of Defense (DOD) is notifying more than 26,000 current and former employees, job applicants, and partners whose sensitive personally identifiable information was exposed in a “data breach incident” detected in early 2023, DefenseScoop has learned.
Read more about Pentagon says 26K people impacted by data breach from early 2023
Microsoft says nation-state hackers are using its AI tools
State-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been using tools from Microsoft-backed OpenAI to hone their skills and trick their targets.
Read more about Microsoft says nation-state hackers are using its AI tools
The way to your heart is through… ChatGPT
More people are using ChatGPT as a wingman and some suffer from a heartbreak of deepfakes, according to McAfee.
Read more about The way to your heart is through… ChatGPT
“20 fake bank accounts opened in my name”: stolen identity turns into nightmare
Celia from Australia had a firsthand experience of the circles of hell that identity theft victims have to go through. Even years later, she was fighting banks to stop criminals from using her name, and her story has some important lessons for everyone.
Read more about “20 fake bank accounts opened in my name”: stolen identity turns into nightmare
Trans-Northern Pipelines latest ALPHV/BlackCat ransom claim
Major Canadian oil and gas pipeline operators Trans Northern Pipelines (TNPI) have been claimed by the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang – one of six victims posted Tuesday in what appears to be a pre-Valentine's day ransom sweep.
Read more about Trans-Northern Pipelines latest ALPHV/BlackCat ransom claim
Rhysida Ransomware cracked: researchers release free decryptor
Rhysida Ransomware has just experienced its Enigma moment as Korean researchers from Kookmin University shared a method to decrypt files affected by this infamous malware strain.
Read more about Rhysida Ransomware cracked: researchers release free decryptor
Massive ransomware attack hits 18 hospitals in Romania
Romanian authorities announced a “massive” ransomware cyberattack affecting the activities of at least 18 hospitals. The Health information system (HIS) was knocked offline.
Read more about Massive ransomware attack hits 18 hospitals in Romania
Cannabis industry workers put in danger due to data leak
A cannabis tech company has exposed millions of records containing the private data of employees working at cannabis dispensaries.
Read more about Cannabis industry workers put in danger due to data leak
The real threat to cybersecurity isn’t cybercrime, it’s burnout
Cybercrime poses a significant threat to industries and individuals alike. However, there are some less obvious but just as damaging issues that we need to be wary of, too. The new menace threatening cyberspace is burnout.
Read more about The real threat to cybersecurity isn’t cybercrime, it’s burnout
Fake LastPass app discovered on the Apple App Store
LastPass, a popular password manager, has alerted its customers to a fraudulent app impersonating the company on the Apple App Store.
Read more about Fake LastPass app discovered on the Apple App Store
N. Korea exacts $3B from 58 cyberattacks to fuel nuclear program, UN says
An unpublished United Nations report says that dozens of suspected cyberattacks by North Korea raked in $3 billion used to help develop its nuclear weapons program.
Read more about N. Korea exacts $3B from 58 cyberattacks to fuel nuclear program, UN says
US offers $15M reward to end HIVE ransom gang for good
The US State Department has put forth a $10M reward for information leading to the final takedown of the slippery Hive ransomware gang.
Read more about US offers $15M reward to end HIVE ransom gang for good
Sonel’s secrets spilled over leaked internal chat
The Polish high-quality measuring instruments maker left an open instance revealing internal communications, including passwords shared via employee conversations.
Read more about Sonel’s secrets spilled over leaked internal chat
