In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, a new form of malware known as Bootkitty has emerged, targeting Linux systems with techniques historically associated with Windows infections. This bootkit operates at the firmware level, specifically within the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), a crucial component that executes prior to the…
Russian RomCom Group Leverages Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Cyber Campaign Cybersecurity researchers from ESET have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign attributed to the Russia-linked group known as RomCom, which exploited two previously unknown vulnerabilities—commonly referred to as zero-day flaws—in widely used software platforms, namely Firefox and Windows. This complex operation highlights…
Security Operations ESET Identifies Significant Vulnerabilities Exploited by the Russian RomCom Hacking Group Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 26, 2024 ESET reports the discovery of critical vulnerabilities in Mozilla products and Windows, exploited by the RomCom group to deploy a backdoor. (Image: Mozilla Foundation) Two critical vulnerabilities affecting Mozilla products…
The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a new wave of phishing attacks leveraging global events to target unsuspecting users. According to experts from ESET, a recent campaign is exploiting a fabricated assassination plot against former President Donald Trump to deceive individuals into revealing personal and corporate information. This tactic is particularly…
In 2024, human errors accounted for nearly 68% of reported data breaches, highlighting a critical vulnerability in cybersecurity defenses. This alarming statistic was detailed in the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, recently referenced in a specialized article on Eset’s Romanian blog. Most breaches stemmed from phishing and pretexting schemes,…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime ‘Wirte’ Threat Actor Employs Wiper Malware Targeting Victims in Israel David Perera (@daveperera) • November 12, 2024 Hamas launches a significant rocket offensive towards Israel from Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent investigations indicate that…
In a troubling revelation, the cyber espionage group codenamed MoustachedBouncer, which has remained undocumented until now, has been linked to a series of attacks targeting foreign embassies in Belarus. ESET security researcher Matthieu Faou notes that this group has likely been active since 2014 and has continuously improved its techniques,…
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign emanating from China is currently targeting the gambling industry across Southeast Asia, employing Cobalt Strike beacons to infiltrate compromised systems. According to cybersecurity experts at SentinelOne, the indicators and methodologies associated with this operation suggest involvement from a threat actor group identified as Bronze Starlight, also…
Articles related to Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response. Breaking: Ransomware Hackers Hurdle Baguettes for Data By Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • November 7, 2024 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles a report on cybersecurity incidents and breaches occurring globally. This week highlighted…
