In a world increasingly reliant on technology, cyber insurance has emerged as an essential safeguard for various industries, including staffing companies. A recent article from Staffing Industry Analysts highlights five compelling reasons why staffing firms must consider investing in cyber insurance to bolster their security posture against the rising tide…
CatDDoS Botnet Leverages Security Flaws for DDoS Attacks In a concerning development in the cybersecurity landscape, the CatDDoS malware botnet has been found to exploit more than 80 vulnerabilities across a range of software applications in just the last three months. Cybercriminals are utilizing these security loopholes to target susceptible…
In a recent cybersecurity alert, researchers have identified a malicious campaign leveraging counterfeit MSIX Windows app package files to distribute a new malware loader referred to as GHOSTPULSE. This initiative seems to target users of prominent applications, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Grammarly, and Cisco Webex. The use of…
North Korean State-Sponsored Group Partners with Ransomware Actors in Recent Cyberattack A recent report from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 highlights alarming developments in the cybersecurity landscape, revealing a collaboration between the North Korean state-sponsored threat group known as Jumpy Pisces and the financially motivated Play ransomware group. This incident…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Malware as-a-Service Lazarus Group Enhances Cross-Platform Malware Efforts Targeting macOS Users Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Recent developments indicate that hackers pursuing cryptocurrency are increasingly targeting macOS users. A report by Trellix, a vendor specializing in endpoint detection and response, highlighted…
The notorious online criminal marketplace, BreachForums, has made a swift comeback just two weeks following a major coordinated law enforcement operation spearheaded by the United States that dismantled its infrastructure and seized its assets. This resurgence has raised significant alarm among cybersecurity experts and organizations alike. Cybersecurity analysts and dark…
Recent Surge in Cybersecurity Incidents Raises Alarms in India In recent months, a worrying series of cybersecurity incidents has highlighted vulnerabilities affecting millions of users in India. Among the most severe breaches are those involving Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd., both of…
RedTail Malware Targets Palo Alto Networks Firewalls in Latest Cyber Attack Recently, cybersecurity analysts have identified an alarming development involving the RedTail cryptocurrency mining malware, which has integrated a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Palo Alto Networks firewalls into its repertoire of exploits. This vulnerability, cataloged as CVE-2024-3400, has received a…
In a revealing report, UK cybersecurity firm Sophos has highlighted a prolonged and intricate battle with a group of hackers based in Chengdu, China. This confrontation, which has persisted for over five years, underscores a troubling reality in the cybersecurity landscape: devices that are designed to shield organizations from cyber…
