A recent cybersecurity incident has revealed a targeted attack against a governmental organization in Guyana, identified as part of a sophisticated operation referred to as Operation Jacana. The campaign involves an intricate spear-phishing tactic, which was uncovered by ESET, a…
Phishing Attack Uncovered Using Fake CAPTCHA to Execute Malicious Scripts In a recent security analysis by ANY.RUN, an interactive malware analysis platform, a sophisticated phishing campaign has been identified that utilizes deceptive fake CAPTCHA prompts to lure victims into executing…
Cybersecurity Risks in Healthcare: The Need for Vigilance Against Network Disruptions Ransomware attacks targeting medical devices may not be frequent, but the vulnerability of IT systems that support these devices poses significant concerns for the healthcare sector. Jessica Wilkerson, a…
Several widely-used Android applications on the Google Play Store have been identified as vulnerable due to a path traversal vulnerability known as the “Dirty Stream” attack. This flaw could enable malicious applications to overwrite files within the affected apps’ home…
Major Cybersecurity Incident Involves Change Healthcare, Affecting Data of 100 Million Individuals Data breaches continue to escalate in frequency, driven largely by advancing technology and evolving cyber threats. Many organizations find themselves unprepared, lacking the financial resources necessary to safeguard…
GitHub has recently implemented critical fixes to address a severe security vulnerability in its GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES), potentially allowing attackers to circumvent authentication safeguards. This issue, rated at the maximum severity level and tracked as CVE-2024-4985, carries a CVSS…
Cyber Attacks Linked to Gaza-Based Threat Actor Targeting Israeli Organizations A recent series of cyber attacks has been traced back to a threat actor based in Gaza, primarily focusing on Israeli private-sector entities in the energy, defense, and telecommunications sectors.…
Navigating Election-Related Anxiety: Strategies for Mental Resilience In the face of an upcoming election, many individuals find themselves grappling with intense anxiety. This emotional response often stems from fears regarding potential outcomes. Psychologists recommend shifting focus from feelings of despair…
Securing supply chains against complex cyberattacks has never been more crucial as they serve as essential conduits for industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing, while also being appealing targets for cybercriminals. The connected nature of contemporary business ecosystems has made…
In a recent discussion at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-hosted HIPAA Summit, Nitin Natarajan, deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), addressed the alarming consequences of ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities, particularly in rural…
