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Malware & Threats: Number of Cisco Devices Hacked via Zero-Day Remains High as Attackers Update Implant Introduction The number of Cisco devices hacked through the exploitation of two new zero-day vulnerabilities remains very high, but recent scans appeared to show a significant drop due to the attackers updating their implant. Unidentified hackers have been exploiting…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s digital age, the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks have raised concerns about the security of our personal and sensitive information. With the emergence of new threats like zero-day attacks and the complexities of modern technological infrastructure, it is crucial for IT professionals to constantly update…
Cyberwarfare: Microsoft Blames Nation-State Threat Actor for Confluence Zero-Day Attacks The Attack Microsoft has identified a known nation-state threat actor known as Storm-0062 as the perpetrator of the recent zero-day exploits targeting a popular software product called Confluence, developed by Atlassian. The attacks were observed as early as mid-September, three weeks before Atlassian publicly disclosed…
# Microsoft Identifies Nation-State Threat Actor Behind Confluence Zero-Day Attacks ## Introduction In a recent announcement, Microsoft revealed that it has identified a known nation-state threat actor behind the zero-day exploits targeting Atlassian’s Confluence Data Center and Server products. The actor, tracked as Storm-0062, has been conducting cyberespionage operations since mid-September, according to Microsoft. The…
Network Security: ‘HTTP/2 Rapid Reset’ Zero-Day Exploited to Launch Largest DDoS Attacks in History Introduction A new zero-day vulnerability named ‘HTTP/2 Rapid Reset’ has been used by malicious actors to carry out some of the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in internet history. Cloudflare, Google, and AWS have recently confirmed that this vulnerability, which affects…
Expert Strategies: Defending Against Credential Phishing Introduction In today’s interconnected world, businesses of all sizes face significant risks from cybercriminals. One of the most common and devastating tactics used by these cyber adversaries is credential phishing. This form of attack involves tricking individuals into providing their usernames, passwords, and other sensitive information, enabling hackers to…
Cybercrime: Microsoft Warns of Office Zero-Day Attacks, No Patch Available Introduction In a recent announcement, Microsoft has issued an urgent warning about a series of zero-day remote code execution attacks targeting its Office productivity suite. The company has identified unpatched security vulnerabilities in both Windows and Office products, which Russian spies and cybercriminals are actively…
**Cybercrime After Zero-Day Attacks, MOVEit Turns to Security Service Packs** In response to a series of zero-day attacks on their MOVEit product line, Progress Software has announced plans to release regular service packs to address critical security flaws. The move comes after the Cl0p ransomware gang targeted organizations using MOVEit zero-day exploits, prompting Progress Software…
Cyberwarfare Barracuda Zero-Day Attacks Attributed to Chinese Cyberespionage Group Attacks exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in a Barracuda Networks email security appliance have been linked to a Chinese cyberespionage group, as revealed by cyber forensics company Mandiant. The attacks were discovered by Barracuda on May 18, 2023, and the company has since hired Mandiant, now owned…