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Iran-Linked ‘MuddyWater’ Espionage: Uncovering 8 Months of Government Surveillance

Patel Maya2 years ago08 mins

Iranian APT “MuddyWater” Conducts Eight-Month Cyber Espionage Campaign Introduction Symantec, a prominent cybersecurity company, has revealed that the Iranian state-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as MuddyWater, also known as APT34, Helix Kitten, and OilRig, recently carried out an extensive cyber espionage campaign targeting an unidentified Middle Eastern government. The campaign, code-named “Crambus” by…

The New Battle Plan: US Government’s Anti-Phishing Guidance Unveiled

Patel Maya2 years ago011 mins

US Government Releases Anti-Phishing Guidance The US cybersecurity agency CISA, along with the NSA, FBI, and MS-ISAC, have collaborated to release a joint guide that provides recommendations on how to mitigate phishing attacks. This guidance aims to help organizations defend against phishing techniques that threat actors commonly use to deceive victims and gain access to…

Google Play Protect Takes a Proactive Approach to Android Malware with Real-Time Code-Level Scanning

Nguyen Michael2 years ago08 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In an increasingly digital age, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has become paramount. This is especially true for IT professionals who are tasked with safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. In this report, we will explore how IT professionals can align with various frameworks…

Unpatched Vulnerability Exploitation: Cisco Device Hacks Reach 40,000

Patel Maya2 years ago010 mins

The Growing Threat of Cisco Device Hacks A critical vulnerability in Cisco devices has resulted in the hacking of approximately 40,000 devices, with the number expected to increase. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2023-20198, affects the IOS XE web interface and allows attackers to escalate privileges and gain complete control of the system. Cisco has yet…

OilRig Cyber Campaign: Iran’s Targeting of Middle East Governments Unveiled

Nguyen Michael2 years ago011 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s digital age, where cyber threats loom large and data breaches are a regular occurrence, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures is of utmost importance. For IT professionals, keeping up with compliance frameworks is crucial to safeguard sensitive information and protect organizations from potential cyber attacks. This report dives…

FBI Warns of Cyber Extortion Targeting Plastic Surgery Industry

Patel Maya2 years ago08 mins

Cybercriminals Targeting Plastic Surgery Offices: A Broader Problem in Healthcare Cybersecurity Rising Threat of Cyberattacks on Plastic Surgery Providers Cybercriminals have recently been focusing their efforts on stealing medical records from plastic surgery offices in order to extort doctors and patients. This alarming trend was addressed by the FBI in a public service announcement released…

D-Link Breach: Debunking the Hacker’s Claims and Examining the True Scope

Nguyen Michael2 years ago09 mins

Taiwan-based Network Equipment Vendor D-Link Confirms Data Breach Claims of Severity Dismissed, Investigation Reveals Limited Impact D-Link, a Taiwan-based network equipment vendor, confirmed this week that it was the victim of a recent data breach. However, the company dismissed the claims of the perpetrator, stating that the severity of the incident was inaccurate and exaggerated….

Why the Citrix Zero-Day Exploit Calls for More Than Just Patching

Emma Thompson2 years ago06 mins

Report: Critical Vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler Under Active Attack Since August Introduction A critical security vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler, which was patched last week, has been under active attack since at least August. The bug, known as CVE-2023-4966 and rated with a CVSS score of 9.4, poses a significant threat to organizations. What makes the…

North Korea’s Cyber Espionage Group Kimsuky Intensifies Remote Desktop Control: A Growing Threat

Morgan Sarah2 years ago08 mins

North Korea’s Kimsuky APT Continues to Evolve Attack Methods Introduction North Korea’s Kimsuky advanced persistent threat (APT) group, known to operate at the behest of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un, has recently been observed using new techniques to gain control over victims’ systems. The group is evolving its attack methods and growing in sophistication,…

How Can We Strengthen Cybersecurity Measures to Prevent Insider Threats?

Morgan Sarah2 years ago07 mins

Cybercrime: Former Navy IT Manager Sentenced to Prison for Hacking, Selling PII Overview A former US Navy IT manager, Marquis Hooper, has been sentenced to five years and five months in prison for hacking into a database, stealing personally identifiable information (PII), and selling it on the dark web. Hooper, along with his wife and…