Tech-savvy business owners should be vigilant in light of a new threat identified in the cybersecurity landscape—malware targeting Mac users, known as CookieMiner, which pilfers web browser cookies and credentials from cryptocurrency exchange accounts. This sophisticated malware, discovered by the Palo Alto Networks security research team, is specifically engineered to…
A cybersecurity breach has exposed the private files of approximately 50 significant corporations worldwide, including notable names such as Pickett, Sekisui House, IFLUSAC, Iberia Airlines, K3G Solutions, CRRC MA, GreenBills, and CiberC. This alarming information comes from a recent investigation conducted by the Israeli cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock for its…
In a significant cybersecurity case, a 20-year-old college student has pleaded guilty to stealing over $5 million in cryptocurrency through the illicit practice known as SIM swapping. Joel Ortiz, arrested last year, exploited this technique to target approximately 40 victims, resulting in a guilty plea that could lead to a…
This week, VFEmail.net, a U.S.-based secure email provider, reported a catastrophic data breach that resulted in the complete loss of user data and backups. The attack, executed by unidentified hackers, devastated the company’s infrastructure, erasing nearly two decades of information in just a few hours. Such a loss is a…
Alert: New Phishing Scheme Targeting Even the Most Cautious Users
In a concerning trend, cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated phishing techniques that can easily deceive even the most vigilant online users. A recent report highlighted how these malicious actors are capitalizing on the common practice of logging into websites via social media accounts, specifically focusing on services like Facebook. Antoine…
Alert: New Phishing Scheme Targeting Even the Most Cautious Users
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Recent analysis by cybersecurity experts has established a compelling connection between a global cyber espionage campaign, known as Operation Sharpshooter, and a North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) group. The investigators have concluded this attribution with a high degree of confidence, following the examination of evidence from a command-and-control (C2)…
A cybersecurity analyst has raised alerts about a newly discovered phishing campaign that specifically targets mobile users. This follows a previous warning concerning a similar threat, both of which exploit social engineering tactics to deceive individuals into surrendering their login credentials. The current attack employs a sophisticated technique where malicious…
Recent investigations by security experts have identified a new strain of the notorious Mirai Internet of Things (IoT) botnet, specifically targeting embedded devices used in business environments. This development raises significant concerns as it aims to acquire larger bandwidth for executing large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Though the…
