A recent cybersecurity alert has revealed that the Iranian state-sponsored hacking group known as MuddyWater has deployed a newly identified command-and-control framework named MuddyC2Go, targeting the telecommunications sectors in Egypt, Sudan, and Tanzania. Detectives at Broadcom’s Symantec Threat Hunter Team…
In a troubling development for cybersecurity, Fortinet, in collaboration with Mandiant, has uncovered a widespread exploitation of FortiManager devices linked to CVE-2024-47575. This vulnerability has compromised over 50 systems across various sectors, with the threat group known as UNC5820 leveraging…
A recent cyber attack has targeted ZicroDATA, a technology service provider, leading to the unauthorized exposure of sensitive data related to Australian visa holders. The breach has compromised a range of information, including personal identifiers such as full names, phone…
The landscape of cyber threats is evolving significantly as the 2024 U.S. Election approaches, prompting urgent discussions among cybersecurity experts. Recent events spotlight concerns surrounding cyberwarfare and nation-state attacks, fraud management and cybercrime, and the vital role of government measures…
The Growing Importance of Penetration Testing Checklists In the face of an increasingly complex threat landscape, the role of penetration testing (pentesting) checklists has never been more crucial for organizations aiming to safeguard their assets. As cyber attackers become more…
An Indian court has ordered Star Health and Allied Insurance Company to disclose details concerning a recent data leak that enabled the creation of unauthorized chatbots on Telegram. This ruling aims to facilitate the removal of these chatbots, which have…
Cyber EspionageLinked to Chinese State Actors Targets Taiwan’s Institutions A cyber espionage campaign, likely orchestrated by a China-linked state-sponsored threat actor, has been reported to target various sectors in Taiwan, including government, academia, technology, and diplomatic organizations, from November 2023…
The Assembly of the Republic of Albania and leading telecommunications provider One Albania have recently become the targets of cyber attacks, according to a disclosure from the country’s National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security (AKCESK). The agency indicated…
In a notable case involving allegations of misconduct, former official Eric Adams attempted to protect the data on his personal phone during an ongoing investigation by the FBI. According to sources, Adams claimed that he had instituted a new password…
Recent developments in the landscape of ransomware threats indicate a troubling pivot, as criminals who traditionally targeted Windows and Linux operating systems are now making inroads into Apple’s macOS environment. A survey conducted by SentinelOne highlights this alarming trend, unveiling…
