Microsoft has reported identifying and assisting the U.S. government in thwarting Russian hacking attempts aimed at at least three congressional candidates in the current election cycle, according to statements made by a senior executive during the Aspen Security Forum. While the company did not disclose the identities of these candidates,…
Since its emergence in December 2015, SamSam ransomware has evolved into a lucrative venture for cybercriminals, extracting nearly $6 million from its victims. Recent findings from Sophos reveal that the operators of SamSam have garnered over $5.9 million, drawn from 233 targeted victims, with an escalating profit trend averaging approximately…
Amnesty International has reported that a member of its staff was targeted by an advanced surveillance tool developed by the Israeli company NSO Group. This revelation underscores the ongoing threats posed by sophisticated cyber-espionage techniques, particularly in the realm of human rights activism. The NSO Group specializes in high-tech spyware…
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Massive Malware Campaign Targets Unpatched MikroTik Routers Worldwide Recent reports indicate a significant cybersecurity incident involving over 210,000 unpatched MikroTik routers exploited to install cryptocurrency mining software. Security researchers have identified at least three extensive malware campaigns leveraging this vulnerability, prominently affecting networks around the globe. The targeted hardware is…
A ransomware and extortion group known as RansomHouse has reportedly compromised Luxshare Precision Industry, a significant manufacturing partner for Apple Inc., which is based in China. The group has disclosed a victim profile on its dark web leak site, explicitly naming Luxshare and enumerating several of its prominent clients. In…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Faces Disruption Due to Virus Attack Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a critical player in the semiconductor industry and the exclusive supplier of system-on-chip (SoC) components for Apple’s iPhones and iPads, experienced a significant operational setback following a computer virus outbreak. The incident, which occurred late…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturer Faces Shutdown Due to Malware Outbreak Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the global leader in semiconductor and processor production, was compelled to halt operations at several fabrication facilities following the infiltration of a computer virus. The incident unfolded over the weekend, raising significant concerns about the company’s…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword in cybersecurity. While it presents a promising avenue for identifying and mitigating malware threats before they can impact organizations, it can also be exploited by cyber adversaries to develop a new class of malware that can bypass state-of-the-art defenses. Such sophisticated…
