A new malware loader known as HijackLoader is increasingly being adopted by cybercriminals to deploy various payloads, including information-stealing software such as DanaBot, SystemBC, and RedLine Stealer. First identified in July 2023, HijackLoader distinguishes itself with a modular architecture that allows for adaptable code injection and execution. This characteristic is…
Nokia Investigates Cyberattack Linked to Hacking Group IntelBroker Nokia has launched an extensive inquiry into a cyberattack reportedly executed by a hacking group identified as IntelBroker. This group has been disseminating sensitive corporate information across the internet for the last three days, prompting significant concerns both within Nokia and the…
US Cyber Defense Agency Disavows Election Fraud Allegations, Ensures Election Day Security The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has firmly stated that there are no credible threats that could impact the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. In a press briefing held a day before the election on November…
A new Android Trojan, named SoumniBot, has been uncovered, specifically targeting users in South Korea by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Android manifest extraction and parsing procedures. This malware is distinctive for its unconventional methods of evasion, particularly through the obfuscation of the Android manifest, as revealed by Kaspersky researcher Dmitry…
In a recent address at the HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, cybersecurity experts John Riggi and Richard Staynings emphasized the significant cybersecurity threats that arise from third-party vendors and associated organizations. Riggi, a former FBI special agent and a national advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association, highlighted…
Google Addresses Critical Security Flaws in Chrome Browser In a proactive response to ongoing security concerns, Google has deployed patches to rectify nine significant vulnerabilities in its Chrome web browser, one of which is a serious zero-day flaw that has reportedly been exploited in the wild. This vulnerability, designated as…
The cyber threat landscape continues to evolve as researchers from Trend Micro report that the perpetrators behind the RedLine and Vidar information stealers are shifting their tactics to include ransomware attacks. This alarming trend has been facilitated through phishing campaigns that distribute malware utilizing Extended Validation (EV) code signing certificates,…
Data Breach at MIT Technology Review Exposes User Records In a significant data breach incident, hackers have reportedly compromised the MIT Technology Review Magazine, accessing nearly 290,000 user records through a third-party contractor. The alleged perpetrator, known as Intel Broker, has disseminated the leaked information on Breach Forums, a platform…
DDoS Attack Disrupts Three UK Councils: NoSensitive Data Compromised In a recent cybersecurity incident, three councils in the United Kingdom—Salford, Portsmouth, and Middlesbrough—experienced significant disruptions due to a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. These attacks led to temporary outages, rendering the councils’ websites inaccessible to users and hampering public…
