Category cyber-attacks

Almost 18,000 SolarWinds Clients Installed Compromised Software

SolarWinds, a Texas-based supplier of enterprise monitoring software, has acknowledged a major cybersecurity incident linked to a compromised version of its Orion products. Up to 18,000 customers, including numerous Fortune 500 companies and U.S. military branches, may have implemented this affected software, raising significant alarm across various sectors. This revelation…

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New Findings Indicate SolarWinds’ Codebase Was Compromised to Insert a Backdoor

The ongoing investigation into the SolarWinds breach continues to reveal the intricate tactics employed by the attackers who infiltrated the company’s internal systems and manipulated its software update processes. This meticulous and well-coordinated supply chain attack appears to have been in the making since at least October 2019, when the…

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Vietnam Government Certification Authority Targeted by Software Supply Chain Attack

Recent reports reveal a sophisticated supply-chain attack targeting the Vietnam Government Certification Authority (VGCA). This breach involved the manipulation of the agency’s digital signature toolkit, allowing hackers to implant a backdoor into affected systems. The incident was brought to light by Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET, which identified the assault, referred…

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Microsoft Reports Possible Breach of SolarWinds by a Second Hacker Group

The investigation into the SolarWinds supply chain attack continues to reveal significant findings, including the emergence of a new malware strain. Recent digital forensic analysis suggests that a different group of threat actors may be exploiting SolarWinds’ Orion software to deploy a similar persistent backdoor on compromised systems. According to…

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Attackers Exploit Citrix NetScaler Devices for Amplified DDoS Attacks

Citrix has issued an urgent warning to its clientele regarding a pressing security breach affecting its NetScaler application delivery controller (ADC) devices. The vulnerability is being exploited by malicious actors to orchestrate amplified distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) assaults against various targets across the globe. The company stated that attackers, potentially including…

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Microsoft Alerts CrowdStrike to Hackers Targeting Azure Cloud Users

Recent investigations have surfaced an attempt to breach CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm, within the backdrop of the ongoing espionage campaign associated with SolarWinds. The intrusion was reportedly thwarted, revealing critical insights into the current landscape of cybersecurity threats. On December 15, Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center flagged a third-party reseller’s…

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New SolarWinds Vulnerability Likely Allowed Hackers to Deploy SUPERNOVA Malware

A critical vulnerability has been identified in the SolarWinds Orion software, which may have been exploited by threat actors as a zero-day to deliver the SUPERNOVA malware across targeted environments. This discovery highlights significant risks for organizations utilizing this widely adopted system monitoring and management tool. The CERT Coordination Center…

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AutoHotkey Password Stealer Targeting US and Canadian Bank Users

Recent cybersecurity research has unveiled a sophisticated credential-stealing malware, implemented using AutoHotkey (AHK), targeting financial institution clients across the US and Canada. This campaign, ongoing since early 2020, emphasizes the alarming trend of cybercriminals employing customized tools for data theft. Among the victims are customers of several prominent banks, including…

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