Compromised Websites Facilitate New Windows Backdoor Threat: BadSpace Recent developments in cybersecurity have uncovered a concerning trend where legitimate but compromised websites are being exploited to deliver a malicious Windows backdoor known as BadSpace. This operation is particularly deceptive as it is presented under the guise of fictitious browser updates,…
ADT, a prominent provider of home and small business security solutions, has reported a cybersecurity breach that occurred due to the exploitation of compromised credentials from a third-party business partner. In a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made on Monday, ADT disclosed that this cyberattack…
A newly identified security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows has been exploited by the Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored hacking collective with ties to North Korea. The flaw, designated as CVE-2024-38193, has been characterized as a privilege escalation vulnerability impacting the Windows Ancillary Function Driver (AFD.sys) used in WinSock operations. With a…
Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Telecom Operators in Asia Cyber espionage groups linked to China have been identified as responsible for an extensive intrusion campaign that has affected several telecommunications operators within an unnamed Asian country, with activity dating back to at least 2021. According to a report from the Symantec…
Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Hundreds of Thousands of Comcast Customers Comcast, one of the largest internet service providers in the United States, has confirmed a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of over 237,000 customers. A data breach notification submitted to the Maine Attorney General’s…
Since its inception, Generative AI has significantly transformed productivity within enterprises, streamlining processes such as software development, financial analysis, business strategy formulation, and customer interaction. Nonetheless, this surge in efficiency brings substantial risks, notably regarding the possibility of sensitive data leaks. Organizations find themselves in a precarious position, striving to…
American Water has recently reported a significant cybersecurity incident that has disrupted its computer networks and systems, impacting its customer portal and billing functions. The company, which is the United States’ largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility, based in Camden, New Jersey, reassured its clients that their water services…
A recent report from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), published on October 4, 2024, indicates significant advancements in the recovery of funds linked to ransomware activities. HSI officials have successfully tracked and recovered approximately $4.3 billion in cryptocurrency payments associated with ransomware over the last three years. The Department of Homeland…
On February 14, 2023, a significant data breach affecting over 237,000 customers of Comcast was reported, underscoring the vulnerabilities associated with third-party vendor relationships in the cybersecurity landscape. The recently disclosed incident involved the theft of sensitive personal data, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, and Comcast account…
