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Philadelphia Inquirer, the city’s largest newspaper, suffered a cyberattack that caused the biggest disruption to its production in the past 27 years, leaving it unable to publish its Sunday edition. As the media company, along with third-party cybersecurity experts, is still working relentlessly to restore its systems, the halt in production is a stark reminder…
Geacon Malware Emerges as a New Threat against macOS Introduction Geacon, a Go-language implementation of the well-known Cobalt Strike red-teaming and attack-simulation tool, has emerged as a new threat against macOS systems. Although Geacon first surfaced on GitHub four years ago, it had mostly remained under the radar until recently. Security researchers at SentinelOne warn…
Extent of Cyberattack on Philadelphia Inquirer Remains Unclear as Journalists Prepare to Cover Major Election The Philadelphia Inquirer, a reputable American newspaper, was hit by a cyberattack last week. The full extent of the attack, including who was behind it, what was targeted, and whether a ransom was demanded, remains unclear. The attack has disrupted…
Philadelphia Inquirer, one of the largest newspapers in Pennsylvania, experienced the most significant disruption to its operations in 27 years due to a cyberattack. The news operation’s website was still operational on Sunday, although updates were slower than normal. The attack was first detected when employees found that the newspaper’s content-management system was not functioning….
Philadelphia Inquirer Hit by Cyberattack Causing Newspaper’s Largest Disruption in Decades The Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania’s largest newspaper, experienced a significant disruption to its operations due to a cyberattack that took place in May 2023. The incident was the most significant upheaval to the publication’s print operations in 27 years, causing the newspaper’s biggest disruption in…
Internet security has become increasingly important as the world becomes more connected. In today’s society, cybercriminals are constantly seeking new ways to breach networks and steal data. With the hundreds of security products available, it can be overwhelming to decide which to invest in. Fortunately, Perimeter 81’s network security platform offers a solution for IT…
In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, internet security is becoming increasingly important. With the rising threat of cybercrime and data breaches, it is imperative for companies to take proactive measures to protect their sensitive information. Luckily, there are several tools available in the market that can help IT managers secure their networks and save time. One…
1 Million WordPress Sites Impacted by Exploited Plugin Vulnerability The vulnerability in the Essential Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin has caused the security of over a million WordPress sites to be compromised. The exploitation of the critical vulnerability started immediately after a patch had been released, with WordPress security firm Defiant warning users of Essential…
Russia-Linked APT28 Hacking Group Targets Ukrainian Government Bodies The Russian-linked hacking group, APT28, has once again targeted government bodies, this time in Ukraine, with a spear-phishing campaign disguised as “Windows Update” guides. This technique, known as social engineering, aims to trick the recipients into executing a PowerShell command by making them believe that the email…
North Korean cyber espionage group Kimsuky has been observed employing a new spear-phishing campaign aimed at staff from Korea Risk Group (KRG) and several universities, according to researchers at SentinelLabs. The attack uses Microsoft OneDrive links contained in documents equipped with malicious macros, which then drop ReconShark malware. ReconShark is part of a broader malware…