Recent developments surrounding the notorious BlackPOS malware have revealed critical details about its origin. Initially attributed to a 17-year-old known as “ree[4]“, investigations by cybersecurity firm IntelCrawler have identified a 23-year-old hacker named Rinat Shabayev as its original developer. BlackPOS, also referred to as “reedum” or ‘Kaptoxa’, has been implicated…
Webinar Announcement: Bridging the Gap from Compliance to Cyber Readiness In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face increasing challenges when securing their data against cyber threats. A significant upcoming webinar, titled “From Compliant to Cyber Ready: Closing the Gap,” aims to address these very concerns. This session focuses on…
Hackers Breach Data of Over 620,000 Customers at Dutch Telecom Provider Odido In a significant cybersecurity incident, hackers have unauthorized access to sensitive customer data linked to approximately 620,000 accounts at Odido, a Dutch telecommunications operator. This event marks one of the largest data breaches reported in the Netherlands in…
Apple Addresses Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability in Recent Security Updates On Monday, Apple released crucial security updates to its operating systems—specifically iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari—aimed at addressing a significant zero-day vulnerability that has been reportedly exploited in real-world scenarios. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-23529, involves a type confusion error…
A new ransomware attack, referred to as “Bad Rabbit,” has globally spread, impacting over 200 organizations, with major consequences noted in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and Germany within a short timeframe. This targeted attack closely resembles the Petya ransomware, demanding a ransom of 0.05 bitcoin, approximately $285, to restore access to…
In recent cybersecurity developments, approximately 16 million digital identities belonging to German online users have been compromised. This incident raises significant concerns regarding the security of social media and various service accounts linked to these affected identities. The breach was uncovered by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), which…
Data Security, Government, Industry Specific Presented by Rubrik 60 mins The realm of cybersecurity has emerged as a collective responsibility that crosses organizational and jurisdictional lines. A recent panel discussion convened leaders from New York City, Loudoun County, and the State of New York to examine the critical role of…
Cybersecurity Investment Linked to Enhanced Returns: Recent Study Insights A recent study highlights the important correlation between cybersecurity investments and returns, suggesting that businesses may see tangible benefits from their proactive measures in safeguarding digital assets. The research underscores the necessity for business owners to prioritize robust cybersecurity frameworks, particularly…
Hacker Behind FireEye Breach Apprehended by Authorities In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, the hacker implicated in the July breach of FireEye has been arrested by international law enforcement. FireEye’s CEO, Kevin Mandia, confirmed this news during the company’s Q3 Earnings Results Conference Call, highlighting the ongoing efforts…