July, 2023 - Security World Trend Now

The Hidden Threat: Stark#Mule Malware Campaign Exploits US Army Documents in Targeting Koreans

Emma Thompson1 year ago010 mins

Malware Campaign Stark#Mule Targets Korean-Speaking Victims Using US Army Documents Cybersecurity Threat: Stark#Mule Targeting Korean-Speaking Victims with US Army Documents Introduction A new cybersecurity threat has emerged called Stark#Mule, a Korean-language malware campaign that targets victims using US military recruiting documents as lures. The attack campaign, recently discovered by security firm Securonix, utilizes legitimate but…

Microsoft Under Fire: Senator Slams Negligence in 365 Email Breach

Patel Maya1 year ago011 mins

US Senator Calls for Accountability: Microsoft Under Fire for Negligent Security Practices Introduction In a recent development, US Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has written a letter to the heads of the Justice Department, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urging them to hold Microsoft responsible for what…

Waterproofing Vietnam’s Smart City Infrastructure for Future-Proof Development

Patel Maya1 year ago09 mins

Making Smart City Infrastructure Watertight in Vietnam Ensuring the Security of Water Critical Infrastructures Smart cities are rapidly emerging as the future of urban development, with their interconnected systems and reliance on information technology. However, as cities evolve, there is an urgent need to ensure the security and resilience of critical infrastructures. In a recent…

The Dark Side of Digital Mirroring: Exploiting AI for Cyberattacks

Emma Thompson1 year ago08 mins

Digital Twins: The Potential Threats and Exploitations Introduction Digital twins, AI assistants trained to mimic and serve our needs, have the potential to be turned against us in various ways. The vulnerabilities of large language models (LLMs) and the potential for hackers to exploit them are not new concerns. However, the true extent of how…

The Article – Exploring the Latest Smartphone Vulnerability Threat: User Location Tracking Danger

Patel Maya1 year ago08 mins

New Smartphone Vulnerability: Hackers Could Track User Location Introduction A newly discovered vulnerability in text messaging has raised concerns about the potential for hackers to track user locations. Evangelos Bitsikas, a Ph.D. student at Northeastern University, and his research group have found a way to exploit this vulnerability using machine learning. This issue has serious…

“The Dark Side of AI: FBI Highlights the Diverse Threats Looming Over Tech Companies and Society”

Nguyen Michael1 year ago08 mins

FBI Warns of Broad AI Threats Facing Tech Companies and the Public By The Growing Threat to AI Researchers and Engineers The FBI has issued a warning about the increasing risk posed by criminal and nation-state hackers to executives, researchers, and engineers working on artificial intelligence (AI) at big tech companies and startups. With the…

Web Application Access Control Vulnerabilities: US and Australia Sound the Alarm

Reynolds Alex1 year ago09 mins

Government US, Australia Issue Warning Over Access Control Vulnerabilities in Web Applications In a joint effort to address access control vulnerabilities in web applications, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the National Security Agency (NSA) have released new guidance. The guidance specifically focuses on insecure direct…

The Rising Cost of Data Breaches, Russia’s Diplomatic Targeting, and Android Tracker Alerts

Patel Maya1 year ago09 mins

Data Breach Cost Reaches Record High IBM has published its 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, revealing that the average cost of a data breach worldwide has reached a record high of $4.45 million. This represents a 42% increase in detection and escalation costs over the past three years. The report highlights the evolving…

The Evolution of IcedID Malware: Unveiling its Enhanced BackConnect Module

Emma Thompson1 year ago08 mins

Cybersecurity Threats on the Rise: Protect Your Data and Devices The Growing Menace of Malware and Phishing Attacks In the digital age, our devices have become an integral part of our lives. From smartphones and laptops to smart home devices, we rely on technology for communication, work, and entertainment. However, with increased connectivity comes a…

The Dark Side Emerges: Exploiting the Citrix ShareFile RCE Vulnerability

Emma Thompson1 year ago010 mins

## Malware & Threats Exploitation of Recent Citrix ShareFile RCE Vulnerability Begins A recent critical vulnerability in the popular cloud-based file-sharing and collaboration solution, Citrix ShareFile, has been observed to be exploited by threat actors. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2023-24489, allows for remote code execution (RCE) and was identified and reported by attack surface management…