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DDoS Attacks on the Rise: A Growing Threat in an Evolving Landscape Introduction In the first half of 2023, approximately 7.9 million Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks were launched globally, marking a 31% increase compared to the previous year. This surge in cyberattacks is a cause for concern, especially in light of recent global…
The Difference Between Threat Data Feeds and Threat Intelligence in Cybersecurity Introduction In the realm of cybersecurity, the terms “threat data feeds” and “threat intelligence” are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion. To further complicate matters, the term “threat intelligence” has been co-opted and diluted by vendors, making it even more challenging to define the…
ZeroFont Phishing Technique Used to Trick Outlook Users Threat actors have recently adopted a novel approach to phishing by utilizing the existing technique of zero-point font obfuscation. This technique tricks Microsoft Outlook users into believing that phishing emails have successfully undergone antivirus scans, increasing the likelihood of recipients falling for scams. SANS Internet Storm Center…
Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies The Mac Security Survey 2023 A recent Mac Security Survey conducted in 2023 sheds light on the cybersecurity myths and online behavior inconsistencies among Mac users. The survey aimed to understand the common misconceptions surrounding Mac security, the perception of threat actors, and the potential vulnerabilities that Mac users…
Cyberwarfare APT Gelsemium Targets Southeast Asian Government Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks has revealed that a stealthy advanced persistent threat (APT) known as Gelsemium has been targeting a government entity in Southeast Asia. The attacks, which spanned over a six-month period in late 2022 and into 2023, involved the deployment of web shells, backdoors, a…
Weekly Cybersecurity Roundup: Analysis of Snowden Files, Yubico Goes Public, Election Hacking Introduction As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, it is imperative to stay informed about both prominent and lesser-known developments. In this weekly cybersecurity roundup, we provide a curated collection of noteworthy stories that delve into various aspects of internet security. This…
Geopolitics: New Threat Intel Effort to Study ‘Undermonitored’ Regions The Need for Attention in Africa and Latin America A new cyber threat intelligence working group has been established to focus on understanding complex cyber operations in Africa and Latin America. The organizers argue that these regions have been historically neglected by cybersecurity researchers and call…
Mac Security Survey 2023 Highlights Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies of Mac Users Introduction In an era where Internet-connected devices play a critical role in our daily lives, cybersecurity continues to be a growing concern. Mac users, often considered less susceptible to online threats compared to Windows users, have traditionally enjoyed a sense of…
A Novel Threat Emerges: ShroudedSnooper Targets Middle East Telecoms The Intrusion Set: ShroudedSnooper A recent report by Cisco Talos has shed light on a potentially novel threat actor that has compromised two Middle East-based telecommunications organizations. Known as ShroudedSnooper, this intrusion set employs two backdoors named “HTTPSnoop” and “PipeSnoop” with previously unseen methods for stealthily…
The Stealthy Threat of ShroudedSnooper: A New Backdoor Menace A Potentially Novel Threat Actor Strikes In a recent report shared with Dark Reading, cybersecurity firm Cisco Talos revealed the discovery of a new threat actor, named “ShroudedSnooper,” that has successfully compromised two Middle East-based telecommunications organizations. What sets ShroudedSnooper apart is its utilization of two…