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Cybercrime Groups Shift Focus towards the Middle East The Link between Cybercrime and the Israel-Palestine Conflict Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, a concerning development has come to light. Cybercrime groups that were previously focused on the war in Ukraine have rapidly shifted their activities towards the Middle East. Reports have revealed that…
The Widespread Threat of Predator Spyware A recent report by Amnesty International’s Security Labs, titled “The Predator Files,” has shed light on a pervasive and dangerous form of mobile spyware known as Predator. The report suggests that the surge in Predator spyware is the result of a widespread and entrenched grey-area commercial operation that trades…
Looney Tunables: A Critical Linux Flaw Raises Concerns About Data Security and System Integrity Introduction Last week, the disclosure of a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the GNU C Library (glibc), which is widely used in various Linux distributions, has raised concerns about data security and system integrity. A number of proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for…
Nimble Malware Campaign Exploits Unpatched Routers and IoT Devices Introduction A recent report by FortiGuard Labs has revealed the emergence of a highly agile and rapidly evolving malware campaign, named IZ1H9. This campaign is targeting a wide range of unpatched routers and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, using them to build a potent botnet that…
Introduction: The Importance of Compliance in IT Compliance with various frameworks and regulations is a crucial aspect of information technology (IT) management. Adhering to established standards plays a vital role in ensuring data security, protecting the privacy of users, and safeguarding against potential cyber threats. This article aims to provide IT professionals with a blueprint…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In a world where our personal and professional lives increasingly rely on technology, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern. Data breaches, identity theft, and cyber attacks have become all too familiar. As a result, organizations and individuals have turned to various frameworks to establish standards and guidelines for…
South Africa’s Surveillance Law and the Threat to Citizens’ Privacy An Overview of the Current Situation In February 2021, the South African Constitutional Court declared sections of the Regulation of Interception of Communication and Provision of Communication Related Information Act (Rica) unconstitutional, highlighting concerns over citizens’ right to privacy. The court gave parliament three years…
Report on Recently Exploited TagDiv Plugin Flaw in WordPress Sites Introduction A recently patched vulnerability in the TagDiv Composer plugin, which is associated with the Newspaper and Newsmag themes, has been exploited by hackers to compromise thousands of WordPress websites. The vulnerability, named CVE-2023-3169, allows for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by unauthenticated attackers. The…
Malware & Threats Credential Harvesting Campaign Targets Unpatched NetScaler Instances A credential harvesting campaign is targeting unpatched Citrix NetScaler gateways, aiming to steal user credentials, according to a report by IBM. The campaign exploits a vulnerability known as CVE-2023-3519, which was disclosed in July and has been exploited since June 2023. It has been used…
Vietnam Linked to Global Spy Campaign Using EU-Made Malware Amnesty International has released a report detailing a global spyware campaign that is believed to be orchestrated by Vietnamese agents using EU-made malware. According to the report, a Vietnam-linked Twitter account attempted to infect the phones of various people and institutions with malware called Predator, including…