The recent Qilin ransomware attack has raised significant alarms within the cybersecurity community, particularly due to the method employed by the threat actors. Reports indicate that these attackers compromised a limited number of endpoints by stealing credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers. This credential harvesting technique represents an alarming evolution…
Cybersecurity Landscape Shifts Amid Rise in Generative AI Attacks In a rapidly evolving cyber landscape, businesses are increasingly compelled to bolster their cybersecurity measures in the wake of rising attacks powered by generative AI (Gen AI). The capabilities of Gen AI are equipping cybercriminals with tools to orchestrate more precise…
Critical Vulnerability Discovered in Juniper Networks Routers: Security Update Released In a significant cybersecurity event, Juniper Networks has announced the release of out-of-band security updates to mitigate a critical vulnerability affecting certain models of its routers. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-2973, has been rated with a maximum CVSS score of…
AnyDesk, a prominent developer of remote desktop software, has publicly acknowledged a cyber incident that resulted in the compromise of its production systems. The attack was identified during a routine security audit, and the company clarified that it does not involve ransomware. Based in Germany, AnyDesk has alerted the appropriate…
Federal prosecutors have charged Robert B. Westbrook, a UK national, for his alleged involvement in a “hack-to-trade” scheme that reportedly generated $3.75 million in illicit stock trades. This operation involved unauthorized access to the Office365 email accounts of various executives at publicly traded companies, allowing Westbrook to acquire confidential quarterly…
A ransomware group known as Stormous has issued a disturbing alert regarding the potential release of sensitive data pertaining to around 57,000 customers of Transak, a platform that facilitates cryptocurrency transactions. The group asserts it has obtained critical user information from the payment gateway and has threatened to make this…
Election Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government CISA Affirms Election Security Amid Heightening Threat Landscape Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 21, 2024 CISA has provided ongoing election-related guidance as the November vote approaches. (Image: Shutterstock) As early voting commences across 28 states, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is…
Data Harvesting Scandal: Cambridge Academic Alleges Scapegoating by Facebook and Cambridge Analytica Aleksandr Kogan, a lecturer in psychology at the University of Cambridge, has publicly asserted that he is being unfairly targeted amidst allegations of data misuse by Facebook and the political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica (CA). The scandal erupted…
The Critical Importance of Social Media Security for Brands In today’s digital landscape, social media accounts serve as vital touchpoints that shape a brand’s identity and reputation. These platforms not only facilitate direct engagement with customers but also act as crucial channels for sharing content and addressing inquiries. Despite their…
