Category cyber-attacks

Hackers Compromise Over 200,000 MikroTik Routers with Cryptocurrency Mining Malware

Massive Malware Campaign Targets Unpatched MikroTik Routers Worldwide Recent reports indicate a significant cybersecurity incident involving over 210,000 unpatched MikroTik routers exploited to install cryptocurrency mining software. Security researchers have identified at least three extensive malware campaigns leveraging this vulnerability, prominently affecting networks around the globe. The targeted hardware is…

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RansomHouse Reports Data Breach Involving Major Apple Supplier Luxshare

A ransomware and extortion group known as RansomHouse has reportedly compromised Luxshare Precision Industry, a significant manufacturing partner for Apple Inc., which is based in China. The group has disclosed a victim profile on its dark web leak site, explicitly naming Luxshare and enumerating several of its prominent clients. In…

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TSMC Halts Production Following Computer Virus Attack Affecting iPhone Chip Supply

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Faces Disruption Due to Virus Attack Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a critical player in the semiconductor industry and the exclusive supplier of system-on-chip (SoC) components for Apple’s iPhones and iPads, experienced a significant operational setback following a computer virus outbreak. The incident, which occurred late…

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TSMC Attributes Production Shutdown to WannaCry Malware Attack

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturer Faces Shutdown Due to Malware Outbreak Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the global leader in semiconductor and processor production, was compelled to halt operations at several fabrication facilities following the infiltration of a computer virus. The incident unfolded over the weekend, raising significant concerns about the company’s…

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Researchers Create Stealthy Malware Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword in cybersecurity. While it presents a promising avenue for identifying and mitigating malware threats before they can impact organizations, it can also be exploited by cyber adversaries to develop a new class of malware that can bypass state-of-the-art defenses. Such sophisticated…

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Cybercriminals Can Breach Your Network Simply by Sending a Fax

Recent research has unveiled alarming vulnerabilities concerning fax machines that could be exploited by remote attackers using nothing more than a fax number. Check Point researchers have pinpointed two critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities embedded within the communication protocols of millions of fax machines worldwide. Contrary to the perception…

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Mastang Panda Exploits Venezuela News to Distribute LOTUSLITE Malware

Researchers at the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) have uncovered a troubling trend where hackers are exploiting current news headlines to target U.S. government entities. Eschewing complex exploits, these cybercriminals utilize a more straightforward method: leveraging public curiosity about current events. In a report by Ilia Dafchev and Subhajeet Singha,…

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