A recent surge in evidence indicates that Akira, a relatively new strain of ransomware, is leveraging vulnerabilities in Cisco VPN products. This attack method provides a pathway for cybercriminals to infiltrate corporate networks and steal valuable data, ultimately encrypting it.…
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Auction House Cyber Breach: $120,000 Asking Price for Network Access
In a recent cyber breach, hackers have laid claim to penetrating a prominent multi-billion dollar auction house’s network. Their audacious offer? Selling the access to the highest bidder for the sum of $120,000. This alarming development reveals the dark world…
A Widespread 400,000-Node Proxy Botnet Uncovered
Researchers have recently revealed the existence of a vast and alarming Node Proxy Botnet. This network encompasses over 400,000 Windows systems, all infected with devious malware. The hidden operations of this botnet, along with its impacts and means of protection,…
U.S. Energy Giant Falls Victim to Unprecedented QR Code Phishing Attack
Phishing attackers have found a new method to infiltrate their targets. In an unprecedented move, a major U.S. energy company was subjected to a QR code phishing attack that utilized QR codes to bypass traditional email security tools. The QR…
Gafgyt Malware Attack: EoL Zyxel Router Vulnerability
In a world where cyber threats are a constant challenge, the Gafgyt botnet malware stands out. This malware has found a weakness in a critical flaw of the end-of-life Zyxel P660HN-T1A router. It’s a serious threat that requires immediate attention.…
MoustachedBouncer Hackers Target Diplomats Through AitM Attacks
A hacking group referred to as ‘MoustachedBouncer’ has caught the attention of cybersecurity researchers. They have executed a series of adversary-in-the-middle (AitM attacks). These AitM Attacks aims at foreign embassies in Belarus. According to a report from ESET, released today,…
Missouri Raises Alarm: Confidential Health Details Leaked in IBM MOVEit Cyberattack
Missouri’s Department of Social Services (DSS) has sounded the alarm over a serious data breach. Medicaid healthcare information, a part of the protected category, was laid bare following a MOVEit data theft assault on IBM. The Clop ransomware gang spearheaded…
Open Source Toolkit ‘Merlin’ Exploited in Cyber Attacks
A concerning new wave of cyber attacks is making headlines, and it appears the assailants are leveraging an open-source toolkit named – Merlin. The target of these attacks is principally governmental bodies, as Ukraine’s recent warnings reveal. What is Merlin?…
North Korean Cyber Team ‘ScarCruft’ Infiltrates Russian Missile Manufacturer
The North Korean hacking organization known as ScarCruft has reportedly attacked Russian space and missile engineering company NPO Mashinostroyeniya. The cyber assault targeted both the email server and IT infrastructure. The Target – NPO Mashinostroyeniya NPO Mashinostroyeniya, responsible for creating…
Record-Breaking Data Breach Costs in India: ₹17.9 Crore in 2023
The alarming escalation in data breach costs has raised eyebrows across the Indian cybersecurity landscape. IBM Security’s Cost of a Data Breach Report sheds light on the unprecedented figures and trends that unfolded in 2023. A grave jump in costs…