Recent Security News
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Microsoft Warns of New ‘FalseFont’ Backdoor Targeting the Defense Sector
December 22, 2023 at 01:18AM Microsoft has observed an Iranian threat actor targeting organizations in the Defense Industrial Base sector with a newly discovered backdoor named FalseFont. This backdoor allows remote access, file launching, and data transmission to its command-and-control servers. The campaign aligns with previous activity by the threat actor, indicating an ongoing evolution…
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Ransomware Attacks in November Rise 67% From 2022
December 21, 2023 at 05:47PM Global ransomware attacks increased by 30% in November, totaling 442, exceeding 4,276 for 2023. Industrials (33%), Consumer Cyclicals (18%), and Healthcare (11%) were the most targeted sectors. North America (50%) remains the most targeted region. LockBit was the most active threat actor, with Carbanak making a resurgence in November. From…
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New DMARC Data Shows 75% Increase in Suspicious Emails Hitting Inboxes
December 21, 2023 at 05:40PM New data from EasyDMARC shows a 7.5% increase in intercepted phishing emails from January 2022 to November 2023. The research tracked a rise in flagged emails imitating legitimate domains and a 24% increase in potentially harmful emails per domain. The CEO emphasizes the need for businesses to implement email authentication…
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Lapsus$ teen sentenced to indefinite detention in hospital after Nvidia, GTA cyberattacks
December 21, 2023 at 05:20PM Two British teens from the Lapsus$ gang have been sentenced for cyber-crimes, including compromising companies like Uber and Nvidia. Arion Kurtaj, 18, was hospitalized indefinitely due to his autism and was found to be unfit for trial. Another 17-year-old was given a youth rehabilitation order. The gang attempted extortion and…