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Illinois Hospital Forced to Close Due to Ransomware Attack A Growing Threat to Healthcare Providers An Illinois hospital, St. Margaret’s Health (SMH), has made the difficult decision to permanently close its hospitals, clinics, and other facilities due, in part, to a ransomware attack that occurred in February 2021. This unfortunate incident serves as a stark…
Russian Threat Actor Identified in Leadup to Russian Invasion of Ukraine Introduction A threat actor known as “Cadet Blizzard” has been identified as playing a key role in the leadup to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Microsoft detailed the activity of Cadet Blizzard in a recent blog post, shedding light on the advanced persistent threat…
World’s Largest PDF Archive Created to Aid Malware Research Introduction In an effort to enhance internet security, data scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have assembled the world’s largest open-source archive of PDFs. The archive, consisting of 8 million PDFs, will facilitate further research to identify and address online threats embedded within PDF files….
Government’s New FCC Privacy Task Force Takes Aim at Data Breaches and SIM Swaps The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the launch of its first-ever privacy and data protection task force. The task force, led by Loyaan Egal, the agency’s enforcement chief, will focus on combating SIM swapping and addressing broader data privacy concerns….
Cloud Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered in Microsoft Azure Services Overview In a recent discovery by Orca Security, two security vulnerabilities were found in Microsoft Azure’s services – Azure Bastion and Azure Container Registry. These vulnerabilities allowed threat actors to exploit cross-site scripting (XSS) by using iframe-postMessages. The attacker could gain unauthorized access to the victim’s session…
Cyberwarfare: Microsoft Exposes New Russian APT Linked to Wiper Attacks in Ukraine Introduction Microsoft‘s threat intelligence team has publicly identified a new Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group associated with Russia’s General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU). The group, known as “Cadet Blizzard,” is responsible for conducting destructive wiper malware attacks on organizations in Ukraine. This…
Microsoft‘s June 2023 Patch Tuesday Addresses 69 Vulnerabilities Microsoft‘s Patch Tuesday security update for June 2023 has been released, containing patches for 69 vulnerabilities across its suite of products and software. This month’s update includes fixes for flaws that were previously submitted to the Zero Day Institute during the Pwn2Own competition held earlier this year…
Russian Threat Actors Expand Cyber Warfare Tactics in Ukraine Conflict Introduction As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, the conflict has not only been fought on the ground but also in the digital space. Russian threat actors have increasingly utilized cyber weapons, influence operations, and propaganda campaigns to further their objectives in Ukraine….
The Push for Improved Cybersecurity: A Step in the Right Direction The Importance of Federal Guidelines and Requirements As someone with nearly two decades of experience in the cybersecurity industry, I am pleased to see federal entities placing more focus on the necessary changes to keep organizations secure. The Department of Defense (DoD), Cybersecurity and…
Cybersecurity, Cyberespionage, and the Need for API Security Testing The Growing Threat of Cyberespionage In today’s interconnected world, the threat of cyberespionage looms large, with nation-states, organized crime groups, and even individual hackers launching sophisticated attacks to compromise sensitive information. One such nation is China, which has been increasingly linked to cyber espionage activities targeting…