Enhancing Cyber Resilience with CVSS: Understanding the Latest Developments in Vulnerability Scoring In late 2023, the unveiling of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) version 4.0 marked a significant advancement in vulnerability assessment methodologies. This updated framework, replacing its predecessor…
A new malware loader known as HijackLoader is increasingly being adopted by cybercriminals to deploy various payloads, including information-stealing software such as DanaBot, SystemBC, and RedLine Stealer. First identified in July 2023, HijackLoader distinguishes itself with a modular architecture that…
Nokia Investigates Cyberattack Linked to Hacking Group IntelBroker Nokia has launched an extensive inquiry into a cyberattack reportedly executed by a hacking group identified as IntelBroker. This group has been disseminating sensitive corporate information across the internet for the last…
US Cyber Defense Agency Disavows Election Fraud Allegations, Ensures Election Day Security The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has firmly stated that there are no credible threats that could impact the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. In a…
A new Android Trojan, named SoumniBot, has been uncovered, specifically targeting users in South Korea by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Android manifest extraction and parsing procedures. This malware is distinctive for its unconventional methods of evasion, particularly through the obfuscation…
In a recent address at the HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, cybersecurity experts John Riggi and Richard Staynings emphasized the significant cybersecurity threats that arise from third-party vendors and associated organizations. Riggi, a former FBI special agent and a national advisor…
Google Addresses Critical Security Flaws in Chrome Browser In a proactive response to ongoing security concerns, Google has deployed patches to rectify nine significant vulnerabilities in its Chrome web browser, one of which is a serious zero-day flaw that has…
The cyber threat landscape continues to evolve as researchers from Trend Micro report that the perpetrators behind the RedLine and Vidar information stealers are shifting their tactics to include ransomware attacks. This alarming trend has been facilitated through phishing campaigns…
Data Breach at MIT Technology Review Exposes User Records In a significant data breach incident, hackers have reportedly compromised the MIT Technology Review Magazine, accessing nearly 290,000 user records through a third-party contractor. The alleged perpetrator, known as Intel Broker,…
DDoS Attack Disrupts Three UK Councils: NoSensitive Data Compromised In a recent cybersecurity incident, three councils in the United Kingdom—Salford, Portsmouth, and Middlesbrough—experienced significant disruptions due to a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. These attacks led to temporary outages,…
