Category cyber-attacks

Emotet Malware Now Breaches Nearby Wi-Fi Networks to Target New Victims

Emotet Malware Adopts New Wi-Fi Hacking Methodology Emotet, an infamous trojan responsible for numerous botnet-driven spam campaigns and ransomware attacks, has evolved its attack techniques by exploiting already infected devices to identify new victims connected to nearby Wi-Fi networks. Researchers at Binary Defense have identified a new strain of Emotet…

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US Government Alerts Key Industries Following Ransomware Attack on Gas Pipeline Facility

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a critical warning concerning a new ransomware threat targeting various industries associated with critical infrastructure. This advisory was prompted by a recent cyberattack that impacted a natural gas compression facility through a spear-phishing incident,…

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Mukashi: A New Variant of Mirai IoT Botnet Targeting Zyxel NAS Devices

In a significant development in cybersecurity, a new variant of the notorious Mirai botnet—dubbed “Mukashi”—is actively exploiting a newly discovered critical vulnerability affecting network-attached storage (NAS) devices. This attack aims to remotely compromise and commandeer vulnerable machines, reflecting an escalation in tactics employed by cybercriminals. Mukashi employs brute-force techniques, systematically…

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ALERT: Hackers Deploy Hidden Backdoor on Thousands of Microsoft SQL Servers

Malicious Campaign Targeting MS-SQL Servers Discovered by Researchers Cybersecurity experts have identified a prolonged malicious campaign that has been active since May 2018, focusing on Windows machines equipped with MS-SQL servers. The campaign, named “Vollgar” after the Vollar cryptocurrency it mines, is aimed at deploying backdoors and diverse malware, including…

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Dark Nexus: Newly Discovered IoT Botnet Malware Identified in the Wild

Emergence of the Dark_Nexus IoT Botnet: A New Threat to Cybersecurity Cybersecurity experts have unveiled a sophisticated new IoT botnet known as “dark_nexus,” which is leveraging compromised smart devices to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. This emerging threat can be triggered on demand through platforms offering DDoS-for-hire services, placing numerous…

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Cybercriminals Launch Ransomware Attacks on Essential Healthcare Facilities Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

As hospitals globally grapple with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, cybercriminals are intensifying their attacks on vulnerable healthcare institutions. The latest report from Palo Alto Networks reveals that threat actors are exploiting this crisis, targeting organizations at the forefront of pandemic response with ransomware and data-stealing malware. According to the report…

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Dell Unveils New Cybersecurity Tool for Detecting BIOS Attacks

Dell Unveils New Security Tool to Combat BIOS Vulnerabilities In a notable development within the cybersecurity landscape, Dell Technologies has introduced an innovative security solution tailored for its commercial clientele, aiming to defend against sophisticated cyberattacks that target the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). This new tool, named “SafeBIOS Events…

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U.S. Promises Rewards of Up to $5 Million for Information on North Korean Cybercriminals

Recent advisories from U.S. government agencies highlight an ongoing and substantial cyber threat from North Korean state-sponsored hacking groups, particularly targeting global banking and financial institutions. This joint advisory, released by the Departments of State, Treasury, Homeland Security, and the FBI, summarizes a series of cyberattacks attributed to North Korean…

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