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**Geopolitics: North Korean Hackers Pose as Meta Recruiters on LinkedIn** *By * In a significant advancement in malicious capability, researchers from cybersecurity firm ESET have uncovered a North Korean cyberespionage operation that targeted employees of an aerospace company in Spain. The operation, believed to have taken place last year, involved hackers linked to the Lazarus…
China-Sponsored APT Storm-0062 Responsible for Exploitation of Atlassian Confluence Bug Recently, Microsoft announced that a China-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) known as Storm-0062 has been identified as responsible for the exploitation of a critical bug in Atlassian Confluence Server and Confluence Data Center. The vulnerability, labeled as CVE-2023-22515, was initially disclosed as a privilege escalation…
Cyber Espionage: North Korea’s Lazarus Group Expands its Arsenal with New Backdoor Introduction The state-sponsored cyber threat group Lazarus, known for its affiliation with North Korea, has recently been identified as having developed a new and sophisticated backdoor malware. This backdoor, named “LightlessCan,” was discovered by researchers at cybersecurity firm ESET during an investigation into…
Appdome Releases New Threat Evaluation Tools for Mobile App Defense Enhanced Monitoring and Investigation for Mobile Apps and Brands Worldwide Redwood City, Calif. – Appdome, the leading mobile one-stop shop for mobile app defense, announced today the release of new threat evaluation tools within its ThreatScope™ Mobile XDR platform. These tools are designed to provide…
Report: MGM’s Decision Not to Pay Ransomware Pays Off Introduction The recent ransomware attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have brought the issue of dealing with cybercriminals to the forefront. While MGM chose not to engage or negotiate with the cybercriminals, Caesars decided to pay a $15 million ransom. Following these incidents, MGM has…
Google and Yahoo to Require DMARC Adoption for Email Senders Introduction In a major move towards enhancing email security, Google and Yahoo have announced that by February 2024, any company sending more than 5,000 email messages through their platforms will be required to adopt the Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) technology. This requirement…
Enterprises Struggle to Combat Evolving Threats in the Digital Landscape In a rapidly changing digital landscape, enterprises are facing increasing difficulties in keeping cyber threats at bay. The latest report from IDC on digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) highlights various challenges faced by companies in the Middle East across different industries. The report reveals…
The Challenges of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) In today’s constantly evolving digital landscape, enterprises face numerous challenges in keeping their systems secure. The latest digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) report by IDC sheds light on some of these challenges. The report surveyed companies in the Middle East across various industries to understand…
Unexpected Legal Considerations in Cybersecurity Incidents A Growing Trend: Surprising Post-Incident Concerns When it comes to cybersecurity incidents, security professionals are well aware of the typical challenges that arise – data breach notifications, regulatory filings, and reputational damage, to name a few. However, there are also unexpected legal considerations that can catch incident responders off…
Bridging the Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Catalyte and Google Collaboration Introduction In an effort to address the growing cybersecurity skills gap, Catalyte, a pioneering organization redefining hiring practices, has announced a partnership with Google. The collaboration aims to provide apprentices with the opportunity to earn Google‘s Cybersecurity Certificate, enhancing their skill sets and preparing them for…