CrowdStrike, a leading player in the cybersecurity sector, recently terminated the employment of an insider alleged to have leaked confidential information. The action was taken after a cybercriminal group claimed to have accessed CrowdStrike’s internal systems. This breach occurred amid rising concerns over insider threats within the cybersecurity landscape. On…
On Sunday, the European Banking Authority (EBA) reported a cyberattack that compromised its Microsoft Exchange Servers. As a precautionary step, the agency took its email systems offline temporarily. This incident raises significant concerns as it may have allowed unauthorized access to personal data stored in emails. The EBA, located in…
On Tuesday, cybersecurity giant FireEye confirmed it has suffered a significant breach, falling victim to a sophisticated state-sponsored attack that resulted in the theft of its Red Team penetration testing tools. These tools are integral for evaluating the security measures of their clients, spotlighting the pressing vulnerabilities that organizations face,…
markdown Cybersecurity Breaches Continue to Rise Despite Increased Protections In an alarming trend, recent findings indicate that over 51% of organizations have fallen victim to cyberattacks in the past two years. Despite deploying an average of 53 distinct security solutions, the effectiveness of these measures remains questionable. These insights are…
The SolarWinds cyberattack, which unfolded last December, has been recognized for its intricate methods of penetrating and maintaining a presence within targeted systems. Microsoft has characterized the involved threat actors as “skillful and methodic operators” committed to employing operational security best practices to evade detection. Recent research has uncovered evidence…
Apple Releases Critical Security Updates Addressing Password Vulnerabilities and Audio Privacy Issues Apple has recently issued important updates for iOS and iPadOS targeting two significant security vulnerabilities. One of these flaws has the potential to expose users’ saved passwords via the VoiceOver assistive technology, raising alarm among cybersecurity experts. The…
In a recent development reflecting the persistent threat posed by Russian cyber actors, Microsoft has disclosed that the hackers behind the SolarWinds breach have resumed operations utilizing password spraying and brute-force methods to compromise customer accounts. This resurgence serves as a stark reminder that the attackers remain active and adept…
A persistent brute-force attack campaign, believed to be orchestrated by Russian military intelligence, has targeted enterprise cloud environments since mid-2019. This information is detailed in a joint advisory released by intelligence agencies in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, the University of Pennsylvania has fallen victim to a data breach that has raised alarms within its community. Following the breach, a hacker disseminated an email to numerous recipients, claiming responsibility while disparaging the institution. The email’s provocative subject line, “We got hacked (Action Required),”…
