North Korean State-Sponsored Group Partners with Ransomware Actors in Recent Cyberattack A recent report from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 highlights alarming developments in the cybersecurity landscape, revealing a collaboration between the North Korean state-sponsored threat group known as Jumpy…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Malware as-a-Service Lazarus Group Enhances Cross-Platform Malware Efforts Targeting macOS Users Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Recent developments indicate that hackers pursuing cryptocurrency are increasingly targeting macOS users. A report by…
The notorious online criminal marketplace, BreachForums, has made a swift comeback just two weeks following a major coordinated law enforcement operation spearheaded by the United States that dismantled its infrastructure and seized its assets. This resurgence has raised significant alarm…
Recent Surge in Cybersecurity Incidents Raises Alarms in India In recent months, a worrying series of cybersecurity incidents has highlighted vulnerabilities affecting millions of users in India. Among the most severe breaches are those involving Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)…
RedTail Malware Targets Palo Alto Networks Firewalls in Latest Cyber Attack Recently, cybersecurity analysts have identified an alarming development involving the RedTail cryptocurrency mining malware, which has integrated a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Palo Alto Networks firewalls into its repertoire…
In a revealing report, UK cybersecurity firm Sophos has highlighted a prolonged and intricate battle with a group of hackers based in Chengdu, China. This confrontation, which has persisted for over five years, underscores a troubling reality in the cybersecurity…
Topics: Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Also: Recent Breaches at OnePoint Patient Care and French ISP Free Anviksha More (@AnvikshaMore) • October 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, ISMG compiles notable cybersecurity incidents and…
The Importance of Effective Offboarding Practices in Mitigating Insider Risks A recent analysis by Wing Security has revealed a concerning trend in corporate data security: approximately 63% of businesses might have former employees still authorized to access sensitive organizational data.…
Illumio Advocates for Zero Trust Approach Amid Rising Cybersecurity Threats In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Illumio, a leading vendor specializing in zero trust segmentation, emphasizes the necessity of adopting an “assumed breach” mindset. This approach posits that organizations should…
Cloudflare Disrupts Phishing Campaign Targeting Ukrainian Entities On Thursday, Cloudflare announced that it has taken measures to disrupt an extensive phishing campaign that has been ongoing for a month. This operation is attributed to a Russia-aligned threat actor known as…
