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Record-Breaking Pace: Ransomware Attacks Continue to Soar in Q3 2023 Introduction The frequency and severity of ransomware attacks have reached record levels in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Q3 Global Ransomware Report released by Corvus Insurance. The report, which analyzes data from ransomware leak sites, reveals an alarming 11% increase in ransomware…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance – A Comprehensive Analysis The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance As technology continues to advance, protecting sensitive data and maintaining online security has become a critical concern for organizations in every industry. In order to align with the various regulatory frameworks and industry guidelines, IT professionals must navigate a…
A New Type of Certificate Abuse Aimed at Spreading Info-Stealing Malware Background Attackers have recently been employing a new technique to spread info-stealing malware, with the goal of collecting credentials and other sensitive data, including cryptocurrency from Windows systems. The campaign utilizes search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning to deliver search results featuring malicious pages that…
Spyware Can Infect Your Phone or Computer via the Ads You See Online—Report The Growing Threat of Spyware In today’s digital age, our online activities generate a wealth of personal data that advertisers and other entities can exploit. Ad networks play a pivotal role in this process, using sophisticated algorithms to match ads with users…
Threat of Largest-ever DDoS Attack Exploiting Zero-Day Vulnerability Overview A coalition of tech giants, including Google, Cloudflare, and Amazon AWS, recently disclosed the largest-ever distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. This attack occurred in August and utilized a zero-day vulnerability known as “HTTP/2 Rapid Reset” to exploit a flaw in the fundamental technology powering the…
Critical SOCKS5 Vulnerability in cURL Puts Enterprise Systems at Risk Introduction On October 11, 2023, the maintainers of the cURL data transfer project released patches for a severe memory corruption vulnerability that puts millions of enterprise operating systems, applications, and devices at risk. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2023-38545, poses a direct threat to the SOCKS5…
Protecting Email Communication: Adoption of DMARC Accelerates Overview In a move to enhance email security and combat impersonation attacks, Google and Yahoo have announced new requirements for companies sending more than 5,000 email messages through their platforms. By February 2024, these companies will be required to adopt Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), along…
The Decrease in Internet-Exposed Industrial Control Systems (ICS) A recent report from cybersecurity ratings company Bitsight has revealed that the number of internet-exposed industrial control systems (ICS) has dropped below 100,000 as of June 2023. This marks a significant decrease from the approximately 140,000 internet-exposed ICS observed in 2019. The report also highlights a decrease…
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…
Spyware Can Infect Your Phone or Computer Via the Ads You See Online—Report Risks of Online Ad Networks In today’s digital age, the data we generate on a daily basis has become a valuable asset for personalized ads and targeted marketing. However, this treasure trove of information also poses significant risks to our online privacy…