Cyber incidents
Stealth Soldier espionage malware strikes in North AfricaConstantly evolving highly targeted and personalized attacksA new custom backdoor, called the Stealth Soldier, has been used as part of a set of highly targeted espionage attacks in North Africa. Check Point, a cybersecurity firm, stated in a technical report that the Stealth Soldier malware is an undocumented backdoor that mainly operates on surveillance functions,...
Critical vulnerabilities in Honda's e-commerce platform for selling equipmentThe importance of customer data protection on e-commerce platformsHonda, a well-known automaker, has seen a number of serious vulnerabilities come to light on its e-commerce platform dedicated to the sale of equipment, such as generators, pumps, lawn mowers and boat engines. The discovery was made by an American researcher, Eaton Zveare, who at the beginning of the...
Ransomware tracking in Italy: recent cases and preventionHow cybersecurity can protect Italian companies from ransomware attacks: advice and practical solutions to prevent and manage attacksRansomware, a type of malware that spreads rapidly on a global scale, poses a growing threat to businesses and individuals in Italy. The impact of these attacks can be monitored through a continuously updated dashboard, thanks to which it is possible to examine the claims of cybercriminals related to...
Barracuda networks calls for the replacement of compromised ESG equipmentFollowing a security breach, the company detects a zero-day attack and prompts immediate customer response to prevent further damageBarracuda Networks has urged its customers to promptly replace their compromised Email Security Gateway (ESG) equipment, regardless of installing all available patches. The company identified targeted attacks on its ESG assets on May 18. Within a day, he discovered that the attacks exploited a zero-day...
Verizon 2023: an explosion of ransomware attacks and cyber threatsVerizon data breaches report highlights rising wave of ransomware attacks, rising related costs, and importance of the human rlement in security breachesOn Tuesday, Verizon released its 16th Annual Data Breaches Report (DBIR). This report provides organizations with valuable insights from incidents analyzed by its Threat Research and Advisory Center. The DBIR is among the most anticipated reports in the cybersecurity industry, given the analysis of a...
PostalFurious: new phishing SMS campaign targets users in UAEScam masquerading as postal services and toll operators aims to steal personal data and payment credentials through fake text messagesA Chinese phishing group named PostalFurious has been associated with a new SMS campaign targeting users in the UAE. This campaign is posing as postal services and toll operators, according to Group-IB, a Singapore-based cybersecurity company. The fraudulent tactic used includes sending bogus text messages...
Fighting cybercrime: the 2022 FBI reportDiscover the main types of cyber attacks, their financial impact and web security defense strategiesAccording to the latest cybercrime report released by the FBI, cyber risk is a business risk and cyber security is a national security concern. This notion is backed up by worrying data: In 2022, the FBI's Internet Crime Reporting Center (IC3) received more than 800,000 cybercrime reports, resulting...
New web skimmer attack: Akamai reveals threat to e-commerce sitesAkamai investigation exposes growing harmfulness of e-skimming techniques, putting personal data and credit card information at riskAkamai, a leading cybersecurity company, has recently detected a sophisticated Magecart-style web skimming campaign targeting the theft of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and credit card data from e-commerce portals. During the operation, attackers use a combination of evasive strategies including...
More severe than expected data breach in San Diego school districtDisclosing Investigation of Last Fal's security incident highlights wider compromise of sensitive student and employee dataThe San Diego unified school district recently admitted that last fall's data breach had more severe and widespread repercussions than previously reported. Dennis Monahan, executive director of the district's risk management services, said the October security incident compromised a wider range of sensitive...
The growing threat of cyberattacks in the automotive sectorModern vehicle technologies accentuate vulnerability to cyber risks, creating urgent safety challenges in the future of motoringIn the digital age, vehicles, especially those with sophisticated electronic systems, are becoming increasingly exposed to the risks of cyber attacks. The threat is not just limited to electric cars, but also extends to modern sedans and utility vehicles, which are capable of being hacked. This danger...
Toyota: prolonged data exposure due to cloud configuration glitchAutomobile giant conducts thorough security checks after years-long customer data breach impacts both domestic and international clientsRenowned Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota revealed this week that a glitch in its cloud configuration has resulted in a multi-year exposure of its customer data. The security flaw affected environments managed by Toyota Connected Corporation (TC), encompassing a wide range of information including...
Critical vulnerability in Gigabyte motherboard firmware: millions of PCs at riskEclypsium detects a hidden and insecure backdoor in the Taiwanese manufacturer's motherboards, opening the door to potential cyberattacksMillions of PC motherboards have been sold with a backdoor in the firmware, recent studies have revealed. This poses a significant security risk, as it makes the work of cybercriminals easier. In fact, the ability to hide malicious programs in the computer's UEFI firmware, which governs the loading of...
Chatbot and legal practice: when the AI is wrongPossible legal sanctions for the lawyer who used the OpenAI chatbot in the case of a client injured in flightIn the age of artificial intelligence, many people are wondering if this technology could somehow replace humans in the workplace. However, as a recent legal case illustrates, this is not necessarily true of all professions.Schwartz, an attorney at the major law firm, recently enlisted the help of ChatGpt,...
Cybersecurity threats loom over enterprises, with 65% impacted in a yearA report by Netwrix reveals a significant rise in cybersecurity incidents, with large corporations becoming more frequent targets for ransomware and malware attacks, while smaller businesses underestimate...In the corporate world, cybersecurity threats continue to grow at an alarming pace. Over the past year, a staggering 65% of enterprises reported experiencing a cyberattack, mirroring a similar trend observed across businesses of various scales where 68% have fallen victim, as reported by Netwrix. The...
ABB encounters ransomware assault: sensitive data reportedly exfiltratedSwiss industrial powerhouse endures cyber attack: operations maintain continuity despite malware intrusion on select systems. No evidence of customer systems being impactedIn a recent announcement, ABB, the Switzerland-based industrial behemoth, verified its encounter with a ransomware assault. The culprits were reported to have extracted some sensitive information during the cyber attack.The organization circulated an official statement and a set of Frequently Asked Questions...
Cyber warfare: Volt Typhoon's blow to USA securityMicrosoft reports bold cyber attack from China: military powerhouse Guam in Pacific is targeted by cyber espionage operationThe Chinese government-backed Volt Typhoon cyber-gang has carried out a series of cyber attacks on US networks, intending to disrupt lines of communication between Washington and Asia. Such activity has been reported by the United States and Microsoft, and below we present the known details and potential...