In a recent development, cybersecurity researchers uncovered an ongoing surveillance initiative targeting Colombian government institutions and private enterprises within the energy and metallurgical sectors. This attack campaign, referred to as “Operation Spalax,” was detailed in a report released Tuesday by ESET, a Slovak cybersecurity firm. The operation first began in…
Target’s Pricing Algorithm Raises Data Privacy Concerns in New York Target’s pricing strategy has come under scrutiny after discrepancies were noted in egg prices, varying significantly based on geographic location. In Rochester, New York, a carton of Target’s Good & Gather eggs is priced at $1.99, while the same product…
Recent revelations by cybersecurity experts have uncovered a series of sophisticated cyberattacks orchestrated by a Chinese threat actor, targeting various organizations in Russia and Hong Kong. This campaign has been noted for the deployment of an undocumented backdoor, showcasing the evolving nature of threats in today’s digital landscape. Researchers from…
A Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was launched from an underground silo in southern Russia on Friday as part of a planned test intended to demonstrate the delivery of a dummy warhead to a target nearly 4,000 miles away. However, the missile reportedly failed spectacularly, crashing just short of 4,000…
Recent investigations reveal an escalating malware campaign targeting network-attached storage (NAS) devices operating on Linux systems. The attacks exploit widely reported vulnerabilities, co-opting these devices into an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) botnet for the purposes of launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and mining Monero cryptocurrency. The malware variant involved is…
The Everest ransomware group has recently made claims regarding a significant breach involving ASUS, one of the largest global hardware and electronics manufacturers. In a post on their dark web leak site, the group asserts they possess over 1TB of stolen data from ASUS, which reportedly includes camera source code.…
Cybersecurity analysts have recently identified a new malware strain dubbed “Raindrop” as part of the SolarWinds supply chain attack, a significant breach that was uncovered late last year. This fourth strain adds to the existing suite of malicious tools, including Sunspot, Sunburst (also referred to as Solorigate), and Teardrop, all…
A major phishing campaign has recently been identified, targeting businesses worldwide and successfully circumventing Microsoft Office 365’s Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). This offensive has reportedly led to the credentials of over a thousand corporate employees being compromised, with origins traced back to August of the previous year. According to a…
On Wednesday, Microsoft provided additional insights into the methodologies employed by the attackers behind the SolarWinds breach, one of the most intricate cybersecurity incidents in recent history. This deeper understanding is crucial as cybersecurity firms endeavor to gain a more definitive grasp of the attack’s sophisticated nature. Describing the attackers…
