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THN Weekly Roundup: Key Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 4 – Nov 10)

đź“… Published: November 11, 2024
Category: Cybersecurity / Hacking News

⚠️ Picture this: the tools you rely on for online security—two-factor authentication, your car’s tech, and even your security software—have become covert accomplices for hackers. Sounds like a suspenseful plot, right? Yet, in 2024, this is the startling reality of cyber threats. Today’s adversaries are leveraging our trusted resources as hidden gateways, evading defenses without leaving a trace. For financial institutions, this development is particularly concerning. Modern malware doesn’t just compromise codes; it undermines the very trust that underpins digital banking. These advanced threats often stay one step ahead of our protective measures.

Moreover, critical infrastructure in our cities is under siege. Cybercriminals are infiltrating the very tools that operate these essential services, making detection and prevention increasingly challenging. It’s a tense game of cat and mouse, where every action heightens the stakes. As these threats escalate, let’s explore …

THN Recap: Key Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 04 – Nov 10) Published: Nov 11, 2024 Category: Cybersecurity / Hacking News This week, the landscape of cybersecurity has taken a concerning turn as trusted protection tools are being exploited by sophisticated hackers. In an era where two-factor authentication, automotive…

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THN Weekly Roundup: Key Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 4 – Nov 10)

đź“… Published: November 11, 2024
Category: Cybersecurity / Hacking News

⚠️ Picture this: the tools you rely on for online security—two-factor authentication, your car’s tech, and even your security software—have become covert accomplices for hackers. Sounds like a suspenseful plot, right? Yet, in 2024, this is the startling reality of cyber threats. Today’s adversaries are leveraging our trusted resources as hidden gateways, evading defenses without leaving a trace. For financial institutions, this development is particularly concerning. Modern malware doesn’t just compromise codes; it undermines the very trust that underpins digital banking. These advanced threats often stay one step ahead of our protective measures.

Moreover, critical infrastructure in our cities is under siege. Cybercriminals are infiltrating the very tools that operate these essential services, making detection and prevention increasingly challenging. It’s a tense game of cat and mouse, where every action heightens the stakes. As these threats escalate, let’s explore …

Insurance Company Alerts 156,000 Affected Individuals

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Healthcare Challenges in Timely and Accurate Data Breach Reporting Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 8, 2025     Image: Alera Group A brokerage firm based in Illinois, Alera Group, is notifying approximately 156,000 individuals that their protected health information (PHI) has been compromised due…

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Voice Phishing Attacks Compromise Google and Cisco Security

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Also: US Cyber Grants Are Declining; Hybrid Threats Renew Focus on Operational Technology Resilience Anna Delaney (@annamadeline) • August 8, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Chris Riotta, and Tony Morbin In a recent discussion, four editors from…

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⚡ Weekly Highlights: Scattered Spider Arrests, Car Hacks, macOS Malware, Fortinet RCE, and More

This week in cybersecurity has shed light on critical vulnerabilities and significant criminal activity affecting major organizations. Precision is paramount in this field; minor oversights can cascade into enormous security breaches. In this context, notable incidents underline systemic issues, such as reliance on outdated tools, sluggish risk responses, and a…

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Stealthy New Ymir Ransomware Utilizes Memory Exploits to Target Corporate Networks

November 12, 2024
Cyber Attack / Cybercrime

Cybersecurity experts have identified a new ransomware variant, Ymir, which was deployed in an attack just two days after systems were compromised by RustyStealer, a type of credential-stealing malware. Kaspersky, a prominent Russian cybersecurity firm, noted that “Ymir ransomware features a distinctive mix of technical capabilities and tactics that bolster its effectiveness.” The attackers employed an unusual combination of memory management functions—malloc, memmove, and memcmp—to execute malicious code directly within system memory. This method diverges from the conventional execution flow found in common ransomware, significantly enhancing its stealth. Kaspersky reported observing this ransomware in an attack on an unnamed Colombian organization, with the threat actors leveraging stolen corporate credentials acquired through RustyStealer to gain unauthorized access.

New Ymir Ransomware Unveiled: A Stealthy Threat to Corporate Networks November 12, 2024 Cyber Attack / Cybercrime Cybersecurity experts have identified a newly emerged ransomware variant dubbed Ymir, which has been linked to a recent cyberattack. This attack occurred just two days after an initial compromise via a stealer malware…

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Stealthy New Ymir Ransomware Utilizes Memory Exploits to Target Corporate Networks

November 12, 2024
Cyber Attack / Cybercrime

Cybersecurity experts have identified a new ransomware variant, Ymir, which was deployed in an attack just two days after systems were compromised by RustyStealer, a type of credential-stealing malware. Kaspersky, a prominent Russian cybersecurity firm, noted that “Ymir ransomware features a distinctive mix of technical capabilities and tactics that bolster its effectiveness.” The attackers employed an unusual combination of memory management functions—malloc, memmove, and memcmp—to execute malicious code directly within system memory. This method diverges from the conventional execution flow found in common ransomware, significantly enhancing its stealth. Kaspersky reported observing this ransomware in an attack on an unnamed Colombian organization, with the threat actors leveraging stolen corporate credentials acquired through RustyStealer to gain unauthorized access.

Adult Websites Hiding Exploit Code in Inappropriate .svg Files

Obfuscated Code Found in SVG Files from Pornography Sites Triggers Malicious Attacks Recent findings from cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes have revealed alarming vulnerabilities in the use of SVG file formats on various adult-themed websites. Researchers discovered that these sites were deploying obfuscated JavaScript within SVG files, which, when downloaded, initiate a…

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French Company Bouygues Telecom Faces Data Breach Affecting 6.4 Million Customers

Data Breach at Bouygues Telecom Affects 6.4 Million Customers Pierluigi Paganini August 08, 2025 Bouygues Telecom Reports Cyberattack Compromising Customer Data Bouygues Telecom has confirmed that it experienced a significant cyberattack, resulting in the exposure of personal information of approximately 6.4 million of its customers. This French telecommunications provider, a…

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