Ongoing Social Engineering Campaign Linked to Black Basta Ransomware Group Targets Enterprises A recent investigation has revealed an unfolding social engineering campaign that is reportedly associated with the Black Basta ransomware group. This campaign has led to multiple attempts to breach enterprise defenses, primarily aimed at credential theft and the…
The Mispadu banking Trojan has been identified as leveraging a recently patched vulnerability in Windows SmartScreen to target users in Mexico. This malware, which first appeared in 2019, has evolved into a new variant that cybercriminals are utilizing to gain unlawful access to sensitive information. According to a report from…
Internet Archive Faces Third Security Breach in Escalating Cyberattack Series On October 20, 2024, the Internet Archive confirmed a third significant breach as part of a concerning trend of cyberattacks against the nonprofit digital library, which is based in the United States. The latest compromise resulted from hackers exploiting a…
Cybercriminals posing as a leading cybersecurity firm in Israel have executed a series of sophisticated wiper attacks targeting professionals within the local cybersecurity community. Reports indicate that these attackers successfully circumvented substantial security defenses, launching their malicious campaigns under the guise of legitimacy. The cybersecurity firm, Eset, confirmed that its…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming society in numerous beneficial ways, yet it has also become a tool exploited by cybercriminals to perpetrate nefarious activities. Threat actors, both seasoned and novice, leverage AI to enhance their data-gathering capabilities and to generate convincing phishing communications, thereby streamlining their malicious endeavors. As a…
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…
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…
Cyber Security Landscape Amidst Rising Threats: Insights from the 2024 Breaches Survey The recently released 2024 Cyber Security Breaches Survey paints a concerning picture for UK businesses grappling with escalating cyber threats. As the frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks continue to rise, particularly targeting larger enterprises, organizations are increasingly challenged…
ESET Research has uncovered a troubling expansion of the Telekopye scam network, which now targets popular accommodation booking services such as Booking.com and Airbnb. This development marks a significant shift in the landscape of online scams, where fraudulent activities have increasingly targeted unsuspecting travelers during peak booking seasons. In July…
