Recent Security News

  • October 9, 2023 at 10:38PM – Exercise Cyber Star tests Singapore response

    October 9, 2023 at 10:38PM The Exercise Cyber Star program, organized by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the SANS Institute, aims to improve Singapore’s ability to respond to cyber attacks. The fifth edition brought together participants from various sectors for workshops on threats like ransomware and insider threats. It also featured a…

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  • October 9, 2023 at 10:26PM – Electric Power System Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

    October 9, 2023 at 10:26PM The electric power industry is facing increasing cyber threats due to digitalization and the interconnectedness of IT and OT systems. A webinar by Trend Micro discussed these challenges and provided solutions, including improving employee security awareness, job rotation between IT and OT departments, and automation of incident response. The webinar…

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  • October 9, 2023 at 05:56PM – D-Link WiFi range extender vulnerable to command injection attacks

    October 9, 2023 at 05:56PM The D-Link DAP-X1860 WiFi 6 range extender has a vulnerability that allows for denial of service attacks and remote command injection. Despite being notified multiple times, D-Link has not released any fixes. Attackers can exploit the flaw by creating an SSID with a tick symbol and executing commands. Owners are…

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  • October 9, 2023 at 05:36PM – Hacktivists Enter Fray Following Hamas Strikes Against Israel

    October 9, 2023 at 05:36PM Cybercrime groups originally focused on the war in Ukraine have now turned their attention to the Middle East in the wake of the Hamas strikes against Israel. Multiple threat groups, including Killnet, Anonymous Sudan, Team Insane, Mysterious Team Bangladesh, and Indian Cyber Force, have declared their intention to launch disruptive…

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  • October 9, 2023 at 05:35PM – ALPHV ransomware gang claims attack on Florida circuit court

    October 9, 2023 at 05:35PM The ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware gang recently attacked state courts in Northwest Florida. Personal details of employees, including judges, were acquired. The gang claims to have a network map of the court’s systems and threatens to leak stolen data online if their demands are not met. The court has not confirmed…

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