Nokia Launches Investigation into Alleged Data Breach Following Hacker Claims Nokia is currently conducting an investigation in response to claims made by a hacker regarding the sale of the company’s source code. This incident has raised significant concerns about cybersecurity and data protection among business leaders, as it underscores the…
Cybersecurity experts have reported a series of serious vulnerabilities in Cinterion cellular modems, which could be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and execute arbitrary code. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks to vital communication infrastructures, as well as to Internet of Things (IoT) devices that…
Threat actors are increasingly targeting inadequately secured Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) servers to deliver Cobalt Strike and a specific ransomware variant known as FreeWorld. This concerning trend has been highlighted by cybersecurity firm Securonix, which has labeled the ongoing operation as DB#JAMMER. This campaign is notable for its sophisticated use…
The recent investigation by Mandiant, a cybersecurity arm of Google, has unveiled significant insights regarding the breach incidents attributed to a hacker identified as UNC5537. Austin Larsen, a threat intelligence analyst at Mandiant, characterizes this hacker as “one of the most consequential threat actors of 2024.” The repercussions of these…
Bolster Appoints Rod Schultz as CEO to Address Internal Data Security and AI-Driven Threats Rod Schultz has been appointed as the new CEO of Bolster, a Silicon Valley-based brand security startup, with a mandate to expand the company’s focus from protecting brands against external threats to addressing internal data security…
Governance & Risk Management, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) French Ministry Confirms Ongoing Negotiations for Cybersecurity Unit Acquisition Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 5, 2024 Image: Shutterstock French IT consultancy Atos has announced the divestiture of its power grid consulting and engineering services unit. This decision comes amidst pressure from…
The cyber threat actor known as Muddled Libra has been identified as actively targeting software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications and cloud service providers (CSPs) with the intent to exfiltrate confidential information. This malicious activity underscores an increasing trend where organizations store diverse sets of data within SaaS platforms and leverage CSP services,…
Iranian Threat Actor APT34 Launches Phishing Campaign Featuring SideTwist Backdoor Recent cybersecurity reports indicate that the Iranian threat group known as APT34 has initiated a new phishing campaign directed at various sectors, leading to the deployment of a backdoor variant named SideTwist. This latest tactic highlights the group’s sophistication in…
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches its conclusion, notable concerns have emerged regarding the intensified disinformation campaigns orchestrated by Russian actors. With Donald Trump once again on the ballot, U.S. officials are raising alarms about the Kremlin’s ongoing efforts to undermine public faith in the electoral process and incite…
