November 9, 2023 at 10:59AM Hacktivists from various regions are claiming cyberattacks in support of Palestine or Israel during the Gaza war. However, researchers at SecurityScorecard have found little evidence to support these claims. Hacktivist operations have also been reported in Muslim-majority countries, with some claiming data breaches and others demonstrating access to industrial infrastructure … Read more
November 7, 2023 at 12:23PM The recent cyberattacks on MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment highlight the impact of data breaches on organizations. The breach was orchestrated through social engineering tactics using information obtained from LinkedIn. The root cause of such breaches is the continued reliance on legacy sign-in credentials, which are easily compromised. In … Read more
November 6, 2023 at 04:43PM Researchers at Trend Micro are warning of a new trend called “virtual kidnapping” which combines cyber compromise, social media intel, and AI voice cloning software to convince targets that their loved ones have been kidnapped. Attackers are increasingly leveraging advanced AI technology to make these attacks more convincing. Traditional security … Read more
November 6, 2023 at 09:11AM Okta has confirmed that its October breach resulted in the compromise of files belonging to 134 customers, which is less than 1 percent of their customer base. Among the affected customers are 1Password, BeyondTrust, and Cloudflare. The breach involved an employee signing into their personal Google account on a company-managed … Read more
November 3, 2023 at 10:14AM Attackers have been distributing spyware through modified versions of WhatsApp and Telegram, collecting private data from Android users. Kaspersky researchers detected 340,000 attempts to distribute the spyware through WhatsApp mods, with the real number of installations likely being higher. The majority of victims were in Azerbaijan, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 10:23AM Researchers at Check Point warn that an Iranian espionage group known as Scarred Manticore has been using a new malware framework called LionTail in recent cyberattacks. The group, linked to the OilRig threat actor, has been active since 2019 and targets high-profile organizations in the Middle East. LionTail allows attackers … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 04:44AM Industrial control systems are increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks, which can have severe consequences such as manufacturing disruptions and data breaches. To address these challenges, UK soft drinks producer Britvic will be discussing their approach to strengthening operational resilience in an upcoming webinar on November 8. Sign up to watch … Read more
October 30, 2023 at 02:02PM The United Arab Emirates’ Cybersecurity Council has signed partnerships with other nations, including the US, Morocco, and Chad, to strengthen its threat intelligence sharing capabilities. These agreements aim to improve cybersecurity within the UAE, with a focus on the financial services industry and joint planning and response to cyberattacks. The … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 12:55PM Hacktivist cyber activities related to the Israel-Hamas conflict have slowed down, with some groups ceasing to plan attacks and others focusing on targets outside of Israel. Several hacktivist groups had previously made plans to attack or identified targets, but many have become silent or started selling attack services. The Dark … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 12:01AM SonicWall released the findings of its 2023 SonicWall Threat Mindset Survey, revealing that 55% of its customers are more concerned about cyberattacks in 2023, with the main threats being ransomware and spear phishing. The survey also highlighted concerns about slow patching of vulnerabilities, increased fears around insider threats, and the … Read more