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Russian Zero-Day Acquisition Firm Offers $20 Million for Android, iOS Exploits Operation Zero, a Russian zero-day acquisition firm, recently announced that it is willing to pay up to $20 million for full exploit chains targeting Android and iOS devices. The firm, which was launched in 2021, claims to provide technologies for offensive and defensive operations…
## Chinese Gov Hackers Caught Hiding in Cisco Router Firmware Chinese state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, BlackTech, has recently been discovered hacking into network edge devices and using firmware implants to infiltrate corporate networks of U.S. and Japanese multinational organizations. The National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity Infrastructure…
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…
Sony Investigating After Hackers Offer to Sell Stolen Data Sony, the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant, has launched an investigation after a cybercrime group claimed to have compromised the company’s systems and offered to sell stolen data. The group, known as RansomedVC, listed Sony on its Tor-based website and provided several files as evidence of…
Vulnerabilities in Atos Unify Products Overview Security researchers at SEC Consult have discovered two vulnerabilities in Atos Unify products that could potentially be exploited by hackers to cause disruption and gain unauthorized access to targeted systems. These vulnerabilities were found in the unified communications and collaboration solution offered by Atos Group’s Eviden business. The affected…
Cybercrime Group Responsible for MGM Hack Expands Targets and Monetization Strategies A financially motivated hacking group, known as UNC3944 or 0ktapus, that was responsible for the recent hack on MGM Resorts, has been widening its scope of targets and diversifying its methods to monetize its activities. The group has targeted at least 100 organizations, primarily…
Cybercrime After Microsoft and X, Hackers Launch DDoS Attack on Telegram Introduction The hacker group Anonymous Sudan has recently launched a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against the messaging platform Telegram in retaliation for the suspension of their primary account. This attack comes after previous DDoS attacks on Microsoft and X (formerly Twitter). Anonymous Sudan, claiming…
Increasing Threat: Social Engineering Exploiting Okta Cloud-Based IAM Service A recent surge in cyberattacks targeting highly privileged Okta enterprise accounts has raised concerns about the vulnerability of cloud-based identity access management (IAM) services. Okta, a widely-used IAM service, has reported a consistent pattern of cross-tenant impersonation attacks where threat actors manipulate IT desk personnel into…
Geopolitics Hackers Push Anti-Iranian Government Messages to Millions Via Breached App By | September 1, 2023 An Iranian-focused hacking group known as Black Reward has carried out a new attack, this time targeting a popular financial services app used by millions of Iranians for digital transactions. The group, which has a history of targeting the…
The Importance of Data in AI/ML Threat Detection in Cybersecurity Introduction In today’s digital age, businesses heavily rely on data to drive their operations and make informed decisions. However, the growing threats of cyber attacks and breaches challenge organizations to maintain the security and integrity of their data. To counter these threats, Artificial Intelligence (AI)…