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…
Cybersecurity experts have identified a significant vulnerability within the RADIUS network authentication protocol, known as BlastRADIUS. This flaw could allow malicious actors to perform Mallory-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks, potentially bypassing essential integrity checks under specific conditions. The discovery raises alarms about the security of RADIUS, an acronym for Remote Authentication Dial-In…
Two individuals from Sudan have been indicted by federal authorities for orchestrating a series of extensive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks that targeted prominent technology firms as well as critical infrastructure and governmental entities around the globe. The operation, identified as Anonymous Sudan, is alleged to have launched tens…
Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: Takedowns, DDoS Attacks, and Emerging Threats The realm of cybersecurity continues to evolve with alarming speed, as evidenced by the latest developments in the threat landscape. One significant topic this week is the prevalence of "pig butchering" scams, alongside impactful government interventions and a staggering array of…
Cyber Attack Targets Russian State Media on Putin’s Birthday In a significant escalation in cyber hostilities, Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Russian state media company VGTRK, which disrupted its operations on October 7. Reports from reputable sources, including Bloomberg and Reuters, detail the incident as an…
The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging smart device manufacturers to align with new regulatory measures set to take effect on April 29, 2024. These regulations prohibit the use of default passwords, marking a significant shift toward enhancing cybersecurity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The legislation, known…
Cloudflare recently published a study focusing on cybersecurity within the Asia Pacific region, revealing a pressing concern among cybersecurity leaders regarding the role of artificial intelligence in exacerbating data breaches. The report, titled “Navigating the New Security Landscape: Asia Pacific Cybersecurity Readiness Survey,” highlights the challenges organizations face in countering…
In a recent analysis by Rapid7, a new malvertising campaign has emerged that exploits trojanized installers for widely used software like Google Chrome and Microsoft Teams to deploy a backdoor known as Oyster. This malicious software, which is also referred to as Broomstick and CleanUpLoader, poses significant risks to unsuspecting…
Cloudflare Responds to Record-Breaking DDoS Attack, Mitigates Threat to Customers In a recent cybersecurity incident, internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare successfully defended against a colossal distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that reached 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps) and 2.14 billion packets per second (PPS). This incident was confirmed by Matthew Prince, the…
