Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Election Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime David Perera (@daveperera) • October 25, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched an investigation into reported hacking activities described as state-sponsored from China, targeting the…
Stargazer Goblin Exploits GitHub for Malware Distribution An ongoing cyber threat has emerged from a group known as Stargazer Goblin, which has established an extensive network of fraudulent GitHub accounts for the distribution of various types of information-stealing malware. Over…
Staffing Firms Among Victims of Data Breaches In recent developments, several staffing firms have reported significant data breaches, raising concerns about the security of sensitive information within the recruitment industry. The incidents underscore persistent vulnerabilities that businesses face as they…
Recent Exploitation of Vulnerability in SolarWinds Serv-U Software Poses Risk to Sensitive Data A significant high-severity vulnerability affecting SolarWinds Serv-U file transfer software has recently emerged, drawing the attention of cybersecurity experts and malicious actors alike. The flaw, identified as…
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…
