A renewed campaign backed by the North Korean government is targeting cybersecurity researchers through sophisticated social engineering tactics involving malware. This resurgence was detailed in a recent report from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG). According to TAG, the attackers established a fictitious security firm named SecuriElite and created multiple social…
A Russian hacker, convicted for breaching LinkedIn, Dropbox, and Formspring, has been sentenced to 88 months in a U.S. federal prison following judicial proceedings in San Francisco. This case marks a significant development in the long-standing investigation into cybercrime that has impacted millions of users across these platforms. The perpetrator,…
A hacking group, active in the Middle East since at least 2017, has been detected impersonating popular messaging applications like Telegram and Threema. This tactic is part of their strategy to deploy a new variant of malware targeting Android devices, a threat that had not been previously documented. According to…
A critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2021-22893) has recently come to light within the Pulse Connect Secure gateway, affecting organizations utilizing this VPN technology. The vulnerability enables an authentication bypass, which is currently being actively exploited, and there is no available patch at this time. The primary targets of these intrusions include…
In a significant crackdown on cybercriminal activity, Emotet, a widely recognized email-based Windows malware, has been systematically eradicated from infected systems worldwide following an extensive European law enforcement operation. This follows the efforts of “Operation Ladybird,” launched three months prior, which aimed to dismantle the infrastructure supporting Emotet’s dangerous botnet…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, the FBI has revealed that in 2023, an individual named Martin sought to align himself with the notorious BlackCat ransomware group. This group is known for providing a comprehensive malware service, including access to sophisticated ransomware code and a dark web infrastructure, in exchange for…
Seoul: Cybersecurity Gaps Exposed at KT Corp. Following Malware Incident In a troubling development, KT Corp., South Korea’s second-largest mobile operator, has been implicated in a significant cybersecurity breach involving the concealment of malware infections. An investigation led by government authorities uncovered that the company failed to disclose critical security…
In today’s interconnected world, smartphones have become indispensable tools, playing critical roles in various daily activities, from food delivery to medical appointments. However, the increasing reliance on these devices raises urgent concerns about their security vulnerabilities. Recent findings from Oversecured, a cybersecurity startup, underscore the profound risks associated with mobile…
Iranian Cyber Espionage Group Targets Aerospace Defense Sector with Social Engineering Tactics An Iranian cyber espionage group has been implicated in a sophisticated attack designed to plant malware on the systems of an employee at an aerospace defense contractor. This operation, which has transpired over several years, underscores the evolving…
