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Kansas Court System Down Nearly 2 Weeks in ‘Security Incident’ That Has Hallmarks of Ransomware Introduction A massive computer outage in the Kansas court system has left most of the state’s courts offline for two weeks, prompting concerns of a potential ransomware attack. While state officials have not provided a detailed explanation, experts have pointed…
Malware Disguised as Cryptominer Revealed as Sophisticated Spy Platform The Unexpected Discovery Researchers from Kaspersky recently uncovered a startling revelation about a malware known as StripedFly. Initially dismissed as a relatively ineffective cryptominer, it was in fact a highly sophisticated spy platform capable of infecting both Windows and Linux systems. The malware has already infected…
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…
Israel–Hamas Conflict Spurs Cyber Operations In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, cyber operations linked to the fighting are gaining momentum. While some of the claims made regarding cyber attacks are exaggerated, experts warn that attacks on digital systems may intensify as the conflict continues. Unverified Claims and Hacktivist Operations One…
VMware Urges Immediate Updates to Mitigate Critical Flaw in vCenter Servers Virtualization software provider VMware has released an urgent advisory urging customers to update their VMware vCenter Servers in response to a critical flaw that could potentially lead to remote code execution (RCE). The flaw, tracked under CVE-2023-34048, has been assigned a CVSS severity score…
The Dilemma of CVSS Severity Rating: Lacking Real-World Context The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) has long been relied upon by security teams and developers to assess the severity of vulnerabilities. This standardized framework assigns a score to each Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) entry, ranging from 0 to 10, to reflect the exploitability and…
Kazakhstan Attack Group Poses as Azerbaijani in Phishing Campaign A cyber attack group known as YoroTrooper, that specializes in sending phishing messages, has been discovered operating under the disguise of an Azerbaijani origin. The group, first identified in June 2022, primarily targets former Soviet republics such as Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Moldova, as well as Azerbaijan….
Winter Vivern Exploits Zero-Day Flaw in Roundcube Webmail Servers Background A low-profile threat group known as Winter Vivern has been secretly targeting governmental organizations and a think tank in Europe through a malicious email campaign. The group has been exploiting a zero-day flaw in Roundcube Webmail servers, a popular open-source webmail solution, to carry out…
Hackers Earn $400k on First Day at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 The Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 hacking contest commenced yesterday, and participants wasted no time in successfully hacking a range of devices, including NAS devices, printers, IP cameras, speakers, and mobile phones. The first day of the competition saw a total of more than $400,000 in rewards…
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…