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Russian Malware Capable of Shutting Off Industrial Machinery Raises Concerns A new Russian software called “CosmicEnergy,” capable of toggling on and off industrial machinery, has been spotted in VirusTotal (VT), an online tool widely utilized in threat intelligence. Experts are speculating that the malware may have been designed for a power disruption red-team exercise hosted…
Data Breaches at Apria Healthcare Affect 2 Million Individuals One of the largest home medical equipment providers in the United States, Apria Healthcare, is currently notifying nearly two million individuals of compromised personal information in two data breaches that happened in 2019 and 2021, respectively. The Breach Details The company announced that it found out…
Red Hat Unveils Secure-by-Design Playbook to Help Developers Build and Deploy Secure Open Source Applications Red Hat, a leading provider of open-source solutions, has unveiled its secure-by-design playbook for developers to securely build and deploy applications that rely on open source components. The company introduced the Red Hat Trusted Software Supply Chain, based on the…
China-Backed Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure Raise Concerns Recent news of China-backed threat actors targeting critical infrastructure organizations in Guam as part of a campaign known as “Volt Typhoon” has raised concerns about the potential for disruptive cyberattacks by America’s geopolitical adversaries against key communications and operational technologies in future crises. While the primary focus of…
The Lazarus Group Targets Unpatched Windows IIS Web Servers The North Korean state-backed hacking group, Lazarus Group, is known for its malicious cyber activities worldwide. This time, the group has been found exploiting unpatched Windows IIS web servers for deploying its reconnaissance malware. AhnLab Security Response Center (ASEC) researchers have discovered that the latest round…
## Security Risks Associated with Netflix‘s Password Crackdown In a recent announcement, Netflix stated that it would be cracking down on password-sharing to ensure that individuals outside of the user’s household are not using the same set of credentials for accessing its streaming service. While this move may have sparked disappointment among users who have…
Advanced Phishing Attacks Rose by 356% in 2022, Perceived Risks to Organizations Introduction A recently published Annual Report by Perception Point has informed that the number of advanced phishing attacks rose by 356% in 2022. Overall, the total number of cyber-attacks has increased by 87% – it indicates a growing need for an organization to…
Memcyco Announces Real-Time Website Impersonation Detection and Prevention Solution Tel Aviv based cybersecurity startup, Memcyco, has announced the availability of its real-time website impersonation detection and prevention solution. The company has also recently completed a successful $10 million seed round led by Capri Ventures and Venture Guides. The Problem Brandjacking, where malicious actors create fraudulent…
Understanding and Addressing Your Threat Landscape: A Critical Priority for Security Professionals The Importance of Starting with Your Threat Landscape In today’s ever-changing world of cybersecurity, understanding your organization’s threat landscape is the key to making informed decisions and protecting your infrastructure. Regardless of the use case, your security organization is focused on; you are…
Memcyco Raises $10 Million in Seed Funding to Prevent Website Impersonation Memcyco, an Israeli cybersecurity company that detects and prevents website impersonation, has recently announced that it has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Capri Ventures and Venture Guides. The company, founded in 2021, has a unique authenticity platform that safeguards organizations and…