Recent Security News
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Alert: New WailingCrab Malware Loader Spreading via Shipping-Themed Emails
November 23, 2023 at 08:24AM Shipping-themed email messages are being used to distribute the WailingCrab malware. The malware consists of multiple components and is associated with the threat actor TA544. It prioritizes stealth and utilizes hacked websites and platforms like Discord for communication. The newer variants of the malware use the MQTT protocol for command-and-control,…
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Attack on direct debit provider London & Zurich leaves customers with 6-figure backlogs
November 23, 2023 at 06:57AM Direct debit collection company London & Zurich suffered a ransomware attack on November 10, resulting in outages that have caused significant cash flow disruptions for customers. Some customers have been unable to process direct debit payments, leading to financial difficulties. Communication from London & Zurich has been sporadic and unclear,…
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6 Steps to Accelerate Cybersecurity Incident Response
November 23, 2023 at 05:54AM Modern security tools are improving in defending networks against cybercriminals, but incidents still occur. Effective incident response requires preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned. Preparation involves training personnel, establishing roles and responsibilities, and devising a response strategy. Identification involves detecting incidents through internal or external means and collecting…
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Mirai-based Botnet Exploiting Zero-Day Bugs in Routers and NVRs for Massive DDoS Attacks
November 23, 2023 at 05:54AM An active malware campaign is using two zero-day vulnerabilities to create a Mirai-based DDoS botnet by targeting routers and network video recorders. Akamai has discovered the attacks and identified the malware variants involved. The flaws are being kept under wraps to allow vendors to patch them. The attacks utilize offensive…