December 9, 2024 at 02:59AM Mandiant has discovered a method to bypass browser isolation using QR codes for command-and-control operations. This technique encodes commands in QR codes displayed on webpages, allowing compromised local browsers to capture and decode them. Despite limitations like data size and latency, it highlights vulnerabilities in current security measures, necessitating enhanced … Read more
December 8, 2024 at 10:10PM The Termite ransomware gang claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, stealing 680GB of data. Blue Yonder’s operations were disrupted, affecting clients like Starbucks and UK grocery chains. Additionally, a Nigerian scammer received eight years in prison for a business email compromise scheme that stole over $6 million. … Read more
December 8, 2024 at 12:09PM Chinese tech company employees and government workers are involved in a booming black market for user data, including sensitive information from high-ranking officials. This illegal ecosystem thrives on scams and fraud, using data harvested through state surveillance and compromised systems, raising significant privacy risks for individuals in China. ### Meeting … Read more
December 8, 2024 at 02:14AM Anna Jaques Hospital announced that a ransomware attack on December 25, 2023, compromised sensitive health data of over 316,000 patients, as confirmed on its website. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Incident Confirmation**: Anna Jaques Hospital has confirmed a ransomware attack that occurred on December 25, 2023. 2. **Data Exposure**: The attack … Read more
December 7, 2024 at 06:15AM Two versions of the Python AI library Ultralytics (8.3.41 and 8.3.42) were compromised, delivering a cryptocurrency miner. The affected versions have been removed, and a new one includes a security fix. The attack exploited a GitHub Actions vulnerability, raising concerns about potential future threats like backdoors. **Meeting Takeaways – Dec … Read more
December 7, 2024 at 03:57AM Cybercriminals target privileged accounts, leading to data theft and operational disruptions. Traditional Privileged Access Management (PAM) often fails due to visibility gaps and weak enforcement. A webinar titled “Preventing Privilege Escalation: Effective PAS Practices” will provide strategies to secure these accounts, targeting CISOs, IT managers, and cybersecurity professionals. ### Meeting … Read more
December 7, 2024 at 03:57AM Cybersecurity researchers have identified a scam campaign using fake video conferencing apps to distribute the Realst info stealer, targeting Web3 professionals. Operatives create fraudulent companies using AI to enhance legitimacy, tricking victims into downloading malware disguised as meeting software, ultimately aiming to steal sensitive data, including cryptocurrency information. ### Meeting … Read more
December 7, 2024 at 03:21AM Romania’s constitutional court annulled the presidential election’s first round due to Russian interference allegations, with the second round canceled. Călin Georgescu, the initial winner, called the ruling an “officialized coup.” The U.S. and EU are monitoring foreign influence on elections, particularly via TikTok, amid numerous cyber intrusion attempts. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more
December 6, 2024 at 06:47PM Acros Security has identified an unpatched NTLM vulnerability in Windows 7 and later versions, allowing potential theft of user credentials through malicious files. Acros plans to release a free micropatch while awaiting Microsoft’s response. The vulnerability affects a wide range of Windows systems, prompting concerns about security amid upcoming OS … Read more
December 6, 2024 at 05:05PM A US appeals court upheld a law preventing foreign control of apps like TikTok, risking its operation in the US by January 19, 2025, unless overturned. ByteDance plans to appeal, citing constitutional rights. Concerns about data privacy and security from TikTok’s Chinese ownership were central to the ruling. **Meeting Takeaways:** … Read more