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Truebot Malware: A Growing Threat to US and Canadian Organizations An Evolving Menace Recently, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with several US organizations, and the Canadian Center for Cyber Security (CCCS), issued an advisory warning about the increasing utilization of Truebot malware variants by threat actors against various organizations in the US…
**Cybercrime After Zero-Day Attacks, MOVEit Turns to Security Service Packs** In response to a series of zero-day attacks on their MOVEit product line, Progress Software has announced plans to release regular service packs to address critical security flaws. The move comes after the Cl0p ransomware gang targeted organizations using MOVEit zero-day exploits, prompting Progress Software…
ICS/OT Security Firm Finds Over 130k Internet-Exposed Photovoltaic Diagnostics Systems Introduction According to a recent report by Cyble, an ICS/OT security firm, over 130,000 photovoltaic (PV) monitoring and diagnostic solutions are accessible from the public internet, making them susceptible to cyberattacks. These solutions are critical components of the solar industry, collecting real-time data on the…
Shell Confirms Personal Data Breach in MOVEit Hack Shell, the multinational oil and gas company, has recently confirmed that it fell victim to a cyber attack involving the popular software MOVEit Transfer. Personal information of its employees was compromised as a result of this incident. The company issued a statement on July 5th, admitting the…
Critical Vulnerabilities in SolarView Solar Power Monitoring Systems The Threat Experts are warning that hundreds of solar power monitoring systems are vulnerable to a set of critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities. Hackers, including those behind the infamous Mirai botnet, have already begun exploiting these vulnerabilities, and it is expected that others will follow suit….
The Growing Threat of DDoS Attacks: Russian Hackers Expanding their Reach Since its launch in the summer of 2022, the crowdsourced DDoS project known as “DDoSia” has experienced an astronomical growth in membership and activity. Spearheaded by the Russian hacktivist group “NoName057(16)”, the platform has seen a staggering increase of 2,400% in active users. What…
CFP for ICS Cybersecurity Conference Closes June 30th The Importance of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Industrial Control Systems (ICS) play an essential role in critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, water, utilities, chemicals, transportation, and manufacturing. These systems are responsible for maintaining the safe and efficient operation of facilities and processes that are crucial…
The Threat of BlackLotus Bootkit Malware: Strengthening Windows Security The US National Security Agency (NSA) has recently issued a warning to systems administrators regarding the BlackLotus bootkit malware, urging them to take additional steps beyond patching to protect Windows 10 and 11 machines. BlackLotus gained attention after it was discovered for sale on the Dark…
Artificial Intelligence Cooperation or Competition? China’s Security Industry Sees the US, Not AI, as the Bigger Threat Introduction In recent years, China‘s security and surveillance industry has experienced rapid growth, fueled by advances in artificial intelligence and cooperation with American research institutes and tech firms. However, growing concerns about vulnerabilities to the United States and…
Malicious GitHub Repository Targets Security Researchers An Unprecedented Level of Sophistication A threat group in May created a malicious GitHub repository, claiming to contain a zero-day exploit for a vulnerability in the Signal messaging app. What makes this attack unique is the extent to which the attackers went to establish a credible presence. They created…