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Examining the Escalating Threat: Iranian Hacking Group Tortoiseshell Unleashes IMAPLoader Malware Assaults

Morgan Sarah1 year ago09 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s digital landscape, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With cyber threats growing in frequency and sophistication, it is more crucial than ever for organizations to implement comprehensive security measures to protect their sensitive data. IT professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with various…

The Akira Ransomware Attack: Unveiling the Impact on BHI Energy

Morgan Sarah1 year ago08 mins

Westinghouse Subsidiary BHI Energy Faces Akira Ransomware Attack The Incident In June, BHI Energy, an energy services provider and subsidiary of Westinghouse, fell victim to an Akira ransomware attack. The incident was first discovered by BHI’s IT team, who noticed network data being encrypted. Promptly, BHI initiated an investigation and sought external expertise by engaging…

Critical Security Vulnerabilities Patched in Latest Firefox and Chrome Updates: An Urgent Call for User Action

Morgan Sarah1 year ago09 mins

Firefox and Chrome Updates Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities This week, both Mozilla and Google released software updates for their respective web browsers, Firefox and Chrome, in order to address multiple high-severity vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities pose serious security risks to users and could potentially be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code and escape the browser sandbox….

Cybersecurity Alert: Citrix Urges Patching While Researchers Release Exploit

Morgan Sarah1 year ago08 mins

Critical Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Exposes Users to Exploitation This week, Citrix customers have been grappling with a high-profile security vulnerability affecting their NetScaler application delivery controller (ADC) and Gateway products. On September 23, Citrix released an urgent patch for CVE-2023-4966, a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability. Unfortunately, this critical security update comes alongside the release of…

Exploiting Roundcube Webmail Zero-Day: Unmasking Russian Hackers

Morgan Sarah1 year ago02 mins

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Chinese Hackers Target US Critical Infrastructure: Mandiant Intelligence Chief Raises Alarm over “Volt Typhoon”

Morgan Sarah1 year ago09 mins

Mandiant Intelligence Chief Raises Alarm Over China’s ‘Volt Typhoon’ Hackers in US Critical Infrastructure In a keynote speech at the 2023 ICS Cybersecurity Conference in Atlanta, John Hultquist, the chief analyst at Mandiant Intelligence, discussed the growing threat posed by the Chinese hacking group known as Volt Typhoon. Hultquist urged defenders of critical infrastructure to…

Unveiling the Code: A Comprehensive Analysis of Vendor Support for Secure PLC Coding

Morgan Sarah1 year ago09 mins

New Project Analyzes and Catalogs Vendor Support for Secure PLC Coding Introduction A new project presented at SecurityWeek’s ICS Cybersecurity Conference aims to simplify the implementation of secure coding practices for programmable logic controller (PLC) programmers. The project, led by Fortiphyd Logic, focuses on analyzing and cataloging useful files and functions from each PLC vendor….

Satellite Systems Under Threat: Building a Cybersecurity Framework to Mitigate Risks

Morgan Sarah1 year ago010 mins

Cyber Threats to Satellites Satellite systems play a crucial role in supporting communication, weather monitoring, navigation, internet access, and more. However, these systems face numerous threats that compromise security and integrity. The threats faced by satellite systems are diverse and range from denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and malware infiltration to unauthorized access and damage from other…

The Evolution of Zero-Day Attacks: Cisco Devices Continue to Be Prime Targets

Morgan Sarah1 year ago010 mins

Malware & Threats: Number of Cisco Devices Hacked via Zero-Day Remains High as Attackers Update Implant Introduction The number of Cisco devices hacked through the exploitation of two new zero-day vulnerabilities remains very high, but recent scans appeared to show a significant drop due to the attackers updating their implant. Unidentified hackers have been exploiting…

The Elusive Backdoor: Modified Cisco Devices Evade Detection

Morgan Sarah1 year ago011 mins

Report: The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With the rapid proliferation of sophisticated cyber threats, organizations are under constant pressure to protect their sensitive data and comply with various frameworks, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA),…