Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Highlights: Internet Archive Restarts Operations Amid Threats, New Warning on Kerberoasting, and Increase in Passkey Adoption Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • October 17, 2024 Image: Shutterstock This week, ISMG presents a summary of significant cybersecurity incidents and breaches worldwide. Notable events include…
Void Banshee APT Exploits Microsoft MHTML Vulnerability in Information Theft Campaign An advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Void Banshee has been detected leveraging a newly identified security vulnerability in the Microsoft MHTML browser engine. This zero-day exploit is being used to distribute an information-stealing malware known as Atlantida.…
In a notable expansion of its operations, the banking trojan known as Mispadu has shifted its attention from its initial focus on Latin America to include targets in Italy, Poland, and Sweden. Initially identified in 2019, Mispadu has evolved into a significant threat, particularly against sectors including finance, law, motor…
In its latest Annual Digital Defense Report, Microsoft sheds light on its continued mission to protect users and organizations from an escalating array of cyber threats. With remarkable efficacy, the company reported it has thwarted an impressive 600 million cyberattacks daily, encompassing a range of threats from hacking attempts to…
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…
A newly identified backdoor malware known as Kapeka has been linked to ongoing cyberattacks targeting Eastern European nations, particularly Estonia and Ukraine, since at least mid-2022. This flexible backdoor is believed to be associated with the Russian advanced persistent threat (APT) group Sandworm, a faction also referred to as APT44…
Major Data Breach Allegedly Targets Cisco Systems: Intel Broker Claims Responsibility Intel Broker, a notorious figure in the realm of cybercrime, has asserted that he successfully breached Cisco Systems, Inc., resulting in the theft of a significant trove of sensitive data, including source codes, confidential documents, and various credentials. The…
In recent weeks, a significant wave of social engineering attacks has emerged, targeting users of Gmail worldwide. Reports indicate that many individuals have received fraudulent phone calls from impersonators claiming to represent Google Support. These calls, which utilize advanced AI technology, are designed to deceive users into revealing their account…
