Law enforcement authorities in the United Kingdom have apprehended a 17-year-old individual from Walsall, identified as a suspected member of the infamous Scattered Spider cybercrime group. This operation signifies a strategic push against a global network allegedly responsible for targeting major corporations with ransomware attacks and breaching their computer networks.…
After concluding an investigation into the data breach that occurred in February involving Change Healthcare, the US Department of Health and Human Services reported yesterday that approximately 100 million individuals were affected. This incident ranks as one of the most significant breaches of medical and health data in the United…
Cybersecurity researchers have recently revealed the existence of a significant security vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore UEFI firmware, which affects various Intel Core processors used in both desktop and mobile devices. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-0762 and assessed with a CVSS score of 7.5, has been characterized as a buffer overflow…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a strong recommendation urging manufacturers to eliminate default passwords on systems exposed to the internet. The agency emphasizes that these types of passwords present significant risks, allowing malicious actors to gain unauthorized access and traverse networks within organizations. In a…
The recent revelation regarding a Chinese espionage operation adds another layer to the existing concerns surrounding foreign digital interference in electoral processes. This incident follows earlier instances of Iranian hacking attempts aimed at leaking emails from the Trump campaign, alongside disinformation campaigns attributed to Russian entities rampant across various social…
Business leaders face the intricate challenge of making decisions grounded in accurate data and risk assessments. The ability to interpret relevant data and anticipate future business needs is paramount, accompanied by the need to evaluate associated costs carefully. Striking the right balance among skills, resources, and profit generation is essential,…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Election Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime David Perera (@daveperera) • October 25, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched an investigation into reported hacking activities described as state-sponsored from China, targeting the telecommunications sector. This development follows a report suggesting that hackers…
Stargazer Goblin Exploits GitHub for Malware Distribution An ongoing cyber threat has emerged from a group known as Stargazer Goblin, which has established an extensive network of fraudulent GitHub accounts for the distribution of various types of information-stealing malware. Over the past year, this operation is estimated to have generated…
Staffing Firms Among Victims of Data Breaches In recent developments, several staffing firms have reported significant data breaches, raising concerns about the security of sensitive information within the recruitment industry. The incidents underscore persistent vulnerabilities that businesses face as they increasingly rely on digital systems for managing candidate data and…
