This week, VFEmail.net, a U.S.-based secure email provider, reported a catastrophic data breach that resulted in the complete loss of user data and backups. The attack, executed by unidentified hackers, devastated the company’s infrastructure, erasing nearly two decades of information in just a few hours. Such a loss is a…
Alert: New Phishing Scheme Targeting Even the Most Cautious Users
In a concerning trend, cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated phishing techniques that can easily deceive even the most vigilant online users. A recent report highlighted how these malicious actors are capitalizing on the common practice of logging into websites via social media accounts, specifically focusing on services like Facebook. Antoine…
Alert: New Phishing Scheme Targeting Even the Most Cautious Users
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Recent analysis by cybersecurity experts has established a compelling connection between a global cyber espionage campaign, known as Operation Sharpshooter, and a North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) group. The investigators have concluded this attribution with a high degree of confidence, following the examination of evidence from a command-and-control (C2)…
A cybersecurity analyst has raised alerts about a newly discovered phishing campaign that specifically targets mobile users. This follows a previous warning concerning a similar threat, both of which exploit social engineering tactics to deceive individuals into surrendering their login credentials. The current attack employs a sophisticated technique where malicious…
Recent investigations by security experts have identified a new strain of the notorious Mirai Internet of Things (IoT) botnet, specifically targeting embedded devices used in business environments. This development raises significant concerns as it aims to acquire larger bandwidth for executing large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Though the…
Massive Supply Chain Attack Targets ASUS Users Worldwide In a significant cybersecurity breach, researchers have identified a massive supply chain attack that compromised over one million computers manufactured by Taiwanese tech giant ASUS. This incident follows a troubling pattern of high-profile breaches, including the notorious CCleaner hack that impacted millions…
Californians Gain New Tools to Combat Data Brokers as New Law Takes Effect At the start of this year, California implemented a robust legal framework aimed at curbing the extensive practices of data brokers who accumulate and monetize personal information. This law is regarded as one of the strictest measures…
Recent developments reveal a significant cyber breach affecting ASUS customers, attributed to a sophisticated supply chain attack. Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity company, disclosed parts of this incident last week, though it withheld the complete list of hardcoded MAC addresses embedded in the malicious code targeting specific users. In lieu of…
