2023-08-29 - Security World Trend Now

Unpatched Citrix NetScaler Devices: A New Playfield for Ransomware Group FIN8

Reynolds Alex1 year ago07 mins

Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Exposes Organizations to Ransomware Attacks A critical code injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-3519, has put Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway at heightened risk of opportunistic attacks by a ransomware group potentially linked to the financially motivated FIN8 threat actor. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Citrix’ application delivery, load balancing, and…

Unprotected Citrix NetScaler Devices Under Attack by Ransomware Group FIN8

Patel Maya1 year ago09 mins

Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks Linked to FIN8 Threat Actor Vulnerability and Potential Impact A critical code injection vulnerability, known as CVE-2023-3519, affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway products has put organizations at heightened risk of opportunistic attacks by a ransomware group likely linked to the financially motivated FIN8…

The Cybersecurity vs. Cyber Resilience Challenge: A Wake-Up Call for C-Suite Leaders

Patel Maya1 year ago08 mins

Shift in Focus: From Cybersecurity to Cyber Resilience Dallas, Aug. 29, 2023 – Everest Group, a leading research firm, is urging enterprises to prioritize cyber resilience over cybersecurity. In a recently published “State of the Market Report” on cybersecurity services, Everest Group highlights the crucial distinction between these two concepts and emphasizes the need for…

The Future of Cybersecurity: SPHERE’s New Addition to the Board

Reynolds Alex1 year ago08 mins

Former Johnson & Johnson CISO Marene Allison Joins SPHERE‘s Board of Directors In a move that further cements SPHERE‘s commitment to providing innovative solutions for identity hygiene and access governance, the cybersecurity company has announced the appointment of Marene Allison to its Board of Directors. Allison brings with her over 30 years of experience in…

Unveiling the Cyber Insurance Gap: Delinea Research Exposes Vulnerabilities

Reynolds Alex1 year ago010 mins

The Growing Gap in Cyber Insurance Coverage Introduction The demand for cyber insurance has reached unprecedented levels as organizations increasingly recognize the need to protect themselves from the ever-evolving threat landscape. However, a recent report by Delinea reveals a significant gap emerging between insurance carriers and organizations seeking comprehensive and affordable coverage. The study, based…

The Rise and Fall of Operation Duck Hunt

Emma Thompson1 year ago010 mins

Fraud & Identity Theft Operation ‘Duck Hunt’: Qakbot Malware Disrupted, $8.6 Million in Cryptocurrency Seized Overview In a major cybercrime operation, law enforcement authorities have successfully dismantled the Qakbot cybercrime operation, which infected over 700,000 computers worldwide with ransomware and financial fraud attacks. The operation, dubbed “Duck Hunt,” involved the takeover of the Qakbot infrastructure…

MOVEit: An Avoidable SQL Injection Disaster

Patel Maya1 year ago09 mins

Cybersecurity: Addressing the Persistent Problem of SQL Injection The Persistence of SQL Injection Vulnerabilities In the realm of cybersecurity, certain vulnerabilities persist even as technology continues to evolve. One such example is SQL injection, a flaw that allows attackers to manipulate a web application’s database by inserting malicious SQL queries. It is alarming that despite…

The Illusive Art of China’s Meta Influence Op

Morgan Sarah1 year ago07 mins

Meta Takes Down Chinese State-Backed Disinformation Group Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has made headlines with the largest-ever effort to disrupt a foreign influence campaign. The social media giant has targeted a Chinese state-backed disinformation group known as “Spamouflage,” also referred to as “Dragonbridge.” In its Q2 Adversarial Threat Report, Meta announced the removal of…

PurFoods Mom’s Meals Data Breach: A Lapse in Security Endangers 1.2 Million Consumers’ Social Security Numbers

Emma Thompson1 year ago08 mins

Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 1.2 Million Consumers In a recent cyberattack, approximately 1,237,681 consumers have had their personal information compromised, including sensitive data such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, and medical records. The incident occurred between January and February of this year and was reported by PurFoods, the parent organization…

The Rise and Fall of Qakbot: Unraveling a Massive Malware Network

Emma Thompson1 year ago09 mins

The Takedown of Qakbot Malware: Proactive Measures and Ethical Responsibility Introduction The US Department of Justice (DoJ) and the FBI recently announced the successful takedown of the Qakbot malware infrastructure in an operation dubbed “Duck Hunt.” Qakbot, also known as Qbot, is a widely used tool by cybercriminals. It functions as a first-stage implant, infecting…