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…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning regarding the ongoing risk posed to Barracuda Networks Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances, despite recent patches deployed in response to a critical vulnerability. This advisory indicates that while Barracuda has addressed the flaw, the devices remain susceptible to exploitation by…
Google Addresses Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability in Chrome On Thursday, Google announced the release of security updates aimed at rectifying a zero-day vulnerability in its Chrome browser, which has reportedly been subject to active exploitation in the wild. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-4671, has been classified as a high-severity issue involving…
The recent investigation by Mandiant, a cybersecurity arm of Google, has unveiled significant insights regarding the breach incidents attributed to a hacker identified as UNC5537. Austin Larsen, a threat intelligence analyst at Mandiant, characterizes this hacker as “one of the most consequential threat actors of 2024.” The repercussions of these…
Google Addresses Critical Security Flaws in Chrome Browser In a proactive response to ongoing security concerns, Google has deployed patches to rectify nine significant vulnerabilities in its Chrome web browser, one of which is a serious zero-day flaw that has reportedly been exploited in the wild. This vulnerability, designated as…
Gmail, frequently regarded as one of the safest email platforms, is currently grappling with a surge of security incidents that are alarming its user base. Insights from Google’s Threat Analysis team indicate that numerous Gmail users have fallen prey to advanced phishing schemes linked to a malicious security reset tactic…
Weekly Cybersecurity Newsletter: Key Developments and Insights In the latest edition of our cybersecurity newsletter, we delve into pressing updates from the digital security landscape, highlighting significant vulnerabilities and emerging threats that demand the attention of business owners and professionals alike. This week’s discussion covers the types of cyber threats…
Google has recently released critical updates to address a significant security vulnerability in its Chrome browser, identified as CVE-2024-5274. This flaw, which has been actively exploited, pertains to a type confusion issue within the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. The vulnerability was reported by experts Clément Lecigne from Google’s Threat…
A sophisticated malware operation has been launched by Russian hackers through Telegram, specifically targeting Ukrainian military recruits. Posing as recruitment-related tools, this malware is designed to exfiltrate sensitive data while disseminating false information, thereby undermining Ukraine’s defense efforts. A recent report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (TAG) reveals a cyber…
