Marks & Spencer Faces Cybersecurity Incident Disrupting Payment Systems Marks & Spencer (M&S), a venerable British retailer with over 140 years in the food and clothing sectors, has recently been the victim of a significant cyberattack that unfolded during the Easter period. The incident disrupted vital services, impacting customers’ ability…
In recent months, the healthcare sector has faced severe cybersecurity threats, with three notable organizations falling victim to ransomware attacks. The targets include Alabama Ophthalmology Associates (AOA), DaVita, and Bell Ambulance, with over 245,000 individuals affected as hackers exploit vulnerabilities to steal patient data, disrupt services, and demand ransom payments.…
In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, the process of electing his successor, known as the conclave, is set to unfold under tight security measures reminiscent of previous gatherings yet adapted to contemporary technological challenges. The Vatican, which has a historical precedent for banning cellphones to ensure secrecy during these…
Increased Cyber Threats Linked to Proton66’s Bulletproof Hosting Service Cybersecurity analysts at Trustwave’s SpiderLabs have identified an alarming rise in cybercriminal activities emanating from Proton66, a Russian bulletproof hosting provider. These services, notoriously favored by malicious actors for their lenient operational policies, are reportedly linked to a variety of attacks,…
Emerging ClickFix Technique Gaining Traction Among State-Sponsored Hackers Recent investigations by Proofpoint have unveiled a significant new trend in cyber espionage tactics employed by government-affiliated hacking groups from North Korea, Iran, and Russia. These actors are now utilizing the ClickFix technique, a method that leverages social engineering to exploit user…
Morphisec has uncovered a new malware threat known as ResolverRAT, which employs sophisticated techniques to execute code directly in computer memory. This malware dynamically assesses the system’s functions and resources while it operates, utilizing multiple layers of tactics to elude detection from security software. Recently identified by Morphisec researchers, ResolverRAT…
Privacy Considerations When Traveling with Devices As privacy and digital rights experts weigh in on the best practices for maintaining security while traveling, a growing consensus favors creating a travel device from the ground up. However, industry advocates caution that an overly pristine device may raise suspicion among authorities, complicating…
Researchers at Kaspersky have identified the resurgence of MysterySnail RAT, a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) previously associated with the Chinese cyber espionage group IronHusky APT. After remaining dormant for years, the malware is now targeting government entities in Mongolia and Russia. This renewed activity highlights the evolving tactics of cybercriminals…
The APT29 group, also known as Midnight Blizzard or Cozy Bear, is actively engaging in sophisticated phishing activities targeting European embassies and Ministries of Foreign Affairs by masquerading as invitations to wine tasting events. This campaign features the newly identified GrapeLoader malware and an updated variant of the WineLoader backdoor.…
