In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, a new form of malware known as Bootkitty has emerged, targeting Linux systems with techniques historically associated with Windows infections. This bootkit operates at the firmware level, specifically within the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), a crucial component that executes prior to the…
Henna Virkkunen Aims to Enhance European Innovation and Reduce Regulatory Burdens In a significant political development, Henna Virkkunen has pledged to prioritize innovation while simultaneously cutting down on regulations as she steps into her role as the new European tech commissioner, following confirmation by the parliament of a right-leaning commission…
New Australian Legislation Mandates Ransom Payment Disclosure In a significant development in the realm of cybersecurity policy, Australia has enacted new legislation requiring organizations to disclose any ransom payments made in response to cyber-attacks. This law comes in the wake of increasing ransomware incidents and aims to increase transparency and…
Russian RomCom Group Leverages Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Cyber Campaign Cybersecurity researchers from ESET have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign attributed to the Russia-linked group known as RomCom, which exploited two previously unknown vulnerabilities—commonly referred to as zero-day flaws—in widely used software platforms, namely Firefox and Windows. This complex operation highlights…
A significant illegal streaming piracy operation has been dismantled through a coordinated effort led by Italy’s Postal and Cybersecurity Police Service. This operation involved collaboration with Europol, Eurojust, and a specialized cyber team linked to the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Ongoing investigations have revealed that the dismantled service…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Outpatient Appointments Cancelled at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 26, 2024 Image: Shutterstock A significant cyber incident has occurred at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a key healthcare provider in northwest England, resulting in the cancellation of…
HDFC Life Reports Data Breach, Initiates Investigation In a significant development, HDFC Life has reported a data breach that raises serious concerns about cybersecurity protocols within the organization. The incident has prompted the company to launch an internal investigation to assess the full extent of the breach and its implications.…
With the arrival of the holiday shopping season, two of the most significant days for online consumers and retailers are on the horizon: Thanksgiving and Black Friday. This period brings a massive influx of online shoppers seeking enticing deals, but it also presents an opportune time for cybercriminals to exploit…
Security Operations ESET Identifies Significant Vulnerabilities Exploited by the Russian RomCom Hacking Group Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 26, 2024 ESET reports the discovery of critical vulnerabilities in Mozilla products and Windows, exploited by the RomCom group to deploy a backdoor. (Image: Mozilla Foundation) Two critical vulnerabilities affecting Mozilla products…
