The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution has long been a cornerstone of citizens’ rights, yet recent whistleblower disclosures reveal that law enforcement agencies, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), may be straying from these protections. According to the complaint, ICE has engaged in warrantless entry practices to apprehend individuals,…
In a troubling development, the ShinyHunters extortion group has claimed responsibility for a series of voice phishing attacks, specifically targeting single sign-on (SSO) accounts associated with major platforms such as Okta, Microsoft, and Google. These attacks allow cybercriminals to infiltrate corporate Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms and exfiltrate sensitive…
Each month, Cybersixgill’s threat experts provide insights into the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by cybercriminals. Their reports shed light on emerging threats from the underground, detailing the actors involved and offering guidance on risk mitigation strategies. Regular updates on vulnerabilities, ransomware, and malware trends from the deep and…
Microsoft has announced the release of its July 2018 security patch updates, addressing a total of 53 vulnerabilities across various products, including Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, and Microsoft Office, among others. This month’s updates target a wide range of systems and software, including the widely used Adobe Flash Player. Among…
Microsoft has reported identifying and assisting the U.S. government in thwarting Russian hacking attempts aimed at at least three congressional candidates in the current election cycle, according to statements made by a senior executive during the Aspen Security Forum. While the company did not disclose the identities of these candidates,…
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A former Microsoft network engineer, Raymond Odigie Uadiale, recently received an 18-month prison sentence for his role in a money laundering operation tied to the Reveton ransomware. Uadiale had pleaded guilty earlier this year, highlighting the ongoing issue of cybersecurity threats and the criminal exploitation of digital platforms. Reveton, a…
Microsoft Addresses Security Flaw in Power Platform Amid Criticism for Delayed Response On Friday, Microsoft announced it has remedied a significant security vulnerability affecting its Power Platform, although it faced backlash for not acting more swiftly. This flaw posed a risk of unauthorized access to Custom Code functions utilized in…
In its August 2023 Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has addressed a total of 74 vulnerabilities across its software suite, a significant decrease from the 132 vulnerabilities patched in the previous month. Among these, there are six classified as Critical, 67 as Important, and one as Moderate in severity. The latest…
