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Sophisticated Android Banking Trojan Xenomorph Targets US Bank Customers Introduction The cybercriminals behind the Android banking Trojan Xenomorph have recently intensified their attacks on customers of more than two dozen major US banks. This comes after a year of targeting European users. The malware, which has been analyzed by researchers at ThreatFabric, not only targets…
National Student Clearinghouse Breached, Thousands of Colleges and Universities Impacted The Breach The National Student Clearinghouse, a nonprofit organization that provides enrollment and other services for thousands of colleges and universities across North America, has recently fallen victim to a cyberattack. The breach was a result of exploiting the MOVEit flaw, which allowed an unauthorized…
**Privacy Choices for Smart Meters May Have Consequences for Decades** *By | September 25, 2023* Smart meters have become a ubiquitous presence in households across the Netherlands, providing real-time information about energy consumption. However, despite their prevalence, questions and challenges surrounding the security and privacy aspects of smart meters still persist. In his recently defended…
Report: Sophisticated Backdoor “Deadglyph” Used in Middle East Cyber-Espionage Attack Introduction Researchers at ESET have recently uncovered a highly advanced backdoor called “Deadglyph” that was used in a cyber-espionage attack against a government agency in the Middle East. This backdoor is believed to be the work of Stealth Falcon, a state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT)…
New Sophisticated Backdoor “Deadglyph” Unveiled in Middle East Cyber-Espionage Attack A State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage Group In a recent cyber-espionage attack targeting a government agency in the Middle East, security researchers have discovered a highly sophisticated backdoor dubbed “Deadglyph.” This backdoor has been linked to the advanced persistent threat group known as Stealth Falcon, which is…
There are ghosts in your machine: Cybersecurity researcher can make self-driving cars hallucinate A New Threat to Autonomous Vehicles In the world of cybersecurity, new threats are constantly emerging. However, a recent discovery has uncovered a particularly alarming vulnerability in autonomous vehicles. Kevin Fu, a professor of engineering and computer science at Northeastern University, has…
How the Cult of the Dead Cow plans to save the internet The State of the Modern Internet The internet as we know it today has become a privacy nightmare, with platforms like Facebook, Google, and Twitter dominating the online experience. These platforms rely on targeted advertising, where privacy often takes a backseat to delivering…
Cyberwarfare APT Gelsemium Targets Southeast Asian Government Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks has revealed that a stealthy advanced persistent threat (APT) known as Gelsemium has been targeting a government entity in Southeast Asia. The attacks, which spanned over a six-month period in late 2022 and into 2023, involved the deployment of web shells, backdoors, a…
Recent Shift in Cybersecurity Landscape Highlights the Role of CISOs and SEC Regulations Recent headlines have brought attention to the changing nature of cyber threats and their impact on various industries, underscoring the value of sensitive information in today’s threat landscape. The SolarWinds attack, a significant supply-chain breach with far-reaching consequences, has highlighted a transition…
Cybercrime Nigerian Pleads Guilty in US to Million-Dollar BEC Scheme Role The Case of Kosi Goodness Simon-Ebo A Nigerian national residing in South Africa, Kosi Goodness Simon-Ebo, pleaded guilty in a US court to his role in a million-dollar business email compromise (BEC) fraud scheme. The scheme involved gaining unauthorized access to email accounts, sending…