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Chinese State-Backed APT Volt Typhoon Exploits Zoho’s ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus Vulnerability The recently discovered advanced persistent threat (APT) known as “Volt Typhoon,” or “Vanguard Panda,” has been found to be utilizing a critical vulnerability in Zoho’s ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus, a single sign-on and password management solution. This state-backed APT was initially brought to public attention…
New Data Breach at Genworth Financial Exposes Sensitive Personal Information of Millions Overview In a recent incident of data breach, between 2.5 to 2.7 million consumers have been notified that their Social Security numbers and other confidential information were compromised. The breach occurred when hackers exploited a vulnerability in software used by a vendor of…
The Potent Cyber Adversary Threatening to Further Inflame Iranian Politics Introduction A group known as GhyamSarnegouni has recently emerged as a formidable cyber adversary in Iran, launching a damaging hack-and-leak operation against the government. With the release of sensitive internal government documents, including those related to the country’s nuclear program and alleged sanctions-evasions activities, the…
SEC‘s Intent to Bring Enforcement Actions Against SolarWinds Executives The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently notified SolarWinds executives that it intends to bring enforcement actions against them for their role in the 2020 SolarWinds cyber incident. This development comes as the SEC issued a Wells Notice, a common practice of notifying targets ahead…
Decentralized Bridge Protocol Aims to Improve Security in Cryptocurrency Exchanges Introduction Cryptocurrencies have gained significant popularity in recent years, with Bitcoin being the most well-known. However, exchanging one cryptocurrency for another has often been a challenging task, leading to security vulnerabilities and high-profile thefts. In response, researchers at the Vienna University of Technology have developed…
Law Firms Face Increasing Threat of Ransomware Attacks Introduction Law firms are increasingly becoming the targets of ransomware attacks, with cybercriminals seeking to exploit the sensitive and valuable data these firms possess. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently released a threat report highlighting the vulnerability of the legal sector and the need for…
Main Conspirator in Infamous 2020 Twitter Account Takeovers Sentenced to Five Years in Jail Introduction In a significant victory for law enforcement, Joseph James O’Connor, a UK citizen from Liverpool, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his leading role in the infamous 2020 hack of Twitter, along with numerous other computer…
The Growing Threat of Cl0p Ransomware Group: A Closer Look at the Recent Attacks The Rise of the Cl0p Ransomware Group The Cl0p ransomware group has gained notoriety in recent months due to its widespread attacks against companies and government agencies. These attacks have exploited a trio of zero-day vulnerabilities in the MOVEit Managed File…
Suspected admin of dark web drug site Monopoly Market extradited to US from Austria The Arrest and Extradition Austrian authorities have announced the extradition of Milomir Desnica, who is suspected to be the administrator of the notorious dark web marketplace, Monopoly Market. The United States Department of Justice has accused Desnica of running the site…
Data Breaches at American Airlines and Southwest Airlines: Third-Party Provider Compromised Overview On May 3, 2023, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines were informed by Pilot Credentials, a third-party service provider managing pilot and cadet recruitment applications, that they had suffered a data breach. The breach, which occurred on or around April 30, resulted in the…