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Malicious ‘Airstrike Alert’ App Targets Israelis: Exposing the Danger

Patel Maya2 years ago09 mins

Report: Attackers Exploit Airstrike Alert App to Collect Sensitive Data Introduction In a recent report by Cloudflare, it has been revealed that pro-Palestinian threat groups have been using a modified version of the widely used open-source application, RedAlert, to deceive users and collect their sensitive data. The attackers are taking advantage of the widespread usage…

Rising Threat: Authorities Struggle to Address Active Exploitation of Unpatched Cisco Zero-Day Bug

Morgan Sarah2 years ago010 mins

Cisco Urges Disabling of HTTPS Server Feature Amidst Zero-Day Vulnerability Cisco, the multinational technology conglomerate, has called on customers to immediately disable the HTTPS Server feature on all of their Internet-facing IOS XE devices in response to a critical zero-day vulnerability. The flaw, designated as CVE-2023-20198, poses a significant risk to all Cisco IOS XE…

The Rising Threat: Pro-Russian Hackers Capitalize on WinRAR Vulnerability

Reynolds Alex2 years ago09 mins

Report: The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction As technology continues to evolve and play an increasingly integral role in our lives, ensuring a secure digital landscape has become a top priority. Cybersecurity threats, ranging from hacking to vulnerabilities in software, have put organizations and individuals at risk. In light of these challenges, it becomes…

The Rising Threat of Credential Theft: How Dropbox Outpaces Microsoft SharePoint

Patel Maya2 years ago07 mins

Threat actors exploit Dropbox to steal Microsoft credentials in BEC campaign Evasion of NLP and URL scanning In a fast-growing business email compromise (BEC) campaign, threat actors are leveraging messages sent from Dropbox to steal Microsoft user credentials. This campaign, identified by researchers at Check Point Harmony, demonstrates the rapid evolution of BEC attacks and…

Unpatched Vulnerabilities in Yifan Industrial Routers: A Looming Threat

Morgan Sarah2 years ago07 mins

Unpatched Vulnerabilities Expose Yifan Industrial Routers to Attacks Industrial routers produced by Chinese company Yifan have been found to have several critical vulnerabilities that could potentially expose organizations to attacks. This discovery was made by Cisco’s Talos threat intelligence and research group, who reported the vulnerabilities to Yifan in late June. Despite being given more…

The Rising Threat: X’s New Badge System Lures Cyber Attackers

Nguyen Michael2 years ago012 mins

Fraudsters Exploit X’s Verification System to Impersonate Brands and Steal Personal Information The Changing Landscape of X Verification Z, formerly known as Twitter, has recently implemented a new verification system that has inadvertently created opportunities for fraudsters to impersonate brands and steal personal information. Previously, the coveted blue checkmark was reserved for verified companies and…

The Unseen Threat: A Cloaked Open-Source Rootkit Unleashed via Rogue npm Package

Reynolds Alex2 years ago010 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s digital age, where cyber threats are ever-evolving and data breaches are becoming increasingly common, it has become crucial for IT professionals to prioritize compliance with various frameworks to ensure the security and privacy of sensitive information. In this report, we will explore the importance of aligning…

Rising Wave of AvosLocker Ransomware Threatens Critical Infrastructure

Emma Thompson2 years ago09 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s digital age, the prevalence of cyber threats necessitates a robust and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity for businesses and individuals alike. IT professionals play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with various frameworks that have been established to mitigate cyber risks. This report…

The Rising Threat: How State-Backed Hackers Are Outpacing Defenses

Morgan Sarah2 years ago07 mins

Geopolitics Microsoft: State-backed hackers grow in sophistication, aggressiveness Hackers from countries like Iran are increasingly pairing their hacking operations with information operations pushing propaganda, according to a report by Microsoft. The report highlights the growing sophistication and effectiveness of Iranian cyber operations, as they shift towards espionage. Iranian cyber operators have enhanced offensive cyber capabilities…

Microsoft Unveils Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks Targeting Cloud Infrastructure

Morgan Sarah2 years ago010 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In an increasingly interconnected digital world, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has become more essential than ever before. Organizations, both large and small, are grappling with the challenge of securing their digital assets and protecting sensitive information from a growing number of cyber threats. As a result,…