Cybersecurity Risks Remain High in Healthcare Sector Recent findings by Software Advice highlight the ongoing vulnerability of medical practices to cyberattacks, with more than a third of respondents lacking a cybersecurity incident response plan. This deficiency poses significant risks, such…
A recent analysis has uncovered a new ransomware variant known as RansomHub, which is believed to be a rebranded and updated version of Knight ransomware, itself a successor to the Cyclops strain. This evolution in ransomware is indicative of the…
Emerging Android Spyware Targets Urdu-Speaking Audience in Gilgit-Baltistan Recent investigations have revealed a targeted espionage campaign aimed at Urdu-speaking individuals visiting regional news websites focused on the Gilgit-Baltistan area. This attack utilizes a previously undocumented Android spyware, identified as Kamran,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Experts Inform Lawmakers of Challenges in Scaling Businesses in the U.K. Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 29, 2024 Image: Shutterstock During a recent session with the U.K. parliamentary committee,…
Black Basta Ransomware Exploits Windows Vulnerability Recent investigations by Symantec have revealed that threat actors associated with the Black Basta ransomware may have leveraged a newly uncovered zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service. This security flaw, identified…
UnitedHealth Reports Major Data Breach: 100 Million Americans Affected In a recent statement, UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that a significant data breach concerning Change Healthcare has impacted approximately 100 million individuals across the United States. This breach underscores the ongoing…
Supply Chain Attacks: A Rising Cyber Threat Landscape In today’s interconnected digital ecosystem, supply chain attacks are emerging as a significant cybersecurity challenge, putting organizations at risk of severe data breaches and operational disruptions. These sophisticated attacks exploit vulnerabilities within…
Iran-Linked Cyber Group Targets Middle Eastern Transportation and Tech Sectors Amid Increased Activity In October 2023, a cyber group with connections to Iran intensified its operations, focusing on the transportation, logistics, and technology sectors across the Middle East, including Israel.…
A sophisticated malware operation has been launched by Russian hackers through Telegram, specifically targeting Ukrainian military recruits. Posing as recruitment-related tools, this malware is designed to exfiltrate sensitive data while disseminating false information, thereby undermining Ukraine’s defense efforts. A recent…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Federal Complaint Reveals Charges Against Maxim Rudometov for Malware Development and Distribution Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 29, 2024 Images from Maxim Rudometov’s C#stealer training material (left) and his iCloud account. (Source: DOJ) The…
