Hackers Exploiting Password Spraying Techniques Target Microsoft Accounts In a recently issued alert, Microsoft has warned of ongoing password spraying attacks orchestrated by multiple Chinese hacking groups utilizing a botnet known as Quad7. Named after a TCP routing port number, this botnet is comprised of approximately 8,000 compromised devices, predominantly…
The Increasing Importance of Securing SaaS Data Backups In today’s digital landscape, discussions about data security often center around three pivotal concerns: protecting data stored in on-premises systems or the cloud, identifying reliable strategies and tools for backing up and restoring data, and assessing the financial and operational impacts of…
Cash App Users Urged to File Claims by November Deadline Following Data Breach In a significant development affecting millions, Cash App users impacted by a data and security breach are urged to submit claims by the cutoff date of November 18, 2024. This breach, which occurred in December 2021, has…
A critical security vulnerability has been uncovered in the TP-Link Archer C5400X gaming router, potentially enabling remote code execution on affected devices through specially crafted requests. This severe flaw, designated as CVE-2024-5035, has been assigned the maximum Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score of 10.0, indicating its high impact. The…
In a recent surge of cyber incidents, the Iranian threat group known as Tortoiseshell has been linked to a series of watering hole attacks involving a new strain of malware referred to as IMAPLoader. This type of malware is designed to gather information from compromised systems and function as a…
In a recent security investigation, researchers uncovered vulnerabilities in Synology NAS devices that could expose sensitive data stored on various cloud-connected systems. The findings reveal that users of Synology’s photo application can access their data easily, whether by directly connecting their Network Attached Storage (NAS) device to the internet or…
The Medusa Ransomware group has potentially orchestrated one of the largest data breaches in the history of U.S. pathology laboratories, impacting over 1.8 million patients associated with Summit Pathology Laboratory in Colorado. This incident highlights significant vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector, raising alarming questions regarding data security practices in an…
Breaches Have Significant Emotional Impact, UK Regulator Warns Organizations suffering data breaches frequently overlook the profound emotional and personal toll these incidents can exert on affected individuals. John Edwards, Britain’s information commissioner, has issued a stern warning to businesses across the United Kingdom, urging them to demonstrate greater empathy and…
Cybersecurity experts have identified a significant vulnerability in Replicate, an artificial intelligence (AI)-as-a-service provider, potentially allowing malicious actors to access proprietary AI models and sensitive user data. The disclosure was made by the cloud security firm Wiz, which reported that the flaw could have resulted in unauthorized access to AI…
