July 26, 2024 at 05:00AM The U.S. Department of Justice indicted a North Korean operative for ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities to fund illicit activities. The U.S. Department of State offered up to $10 million for information. The operative is linked to a hacking crew deploying the Maui ransomware, targeting U.S. Air Force bases and … Read more
July 26, 2024 at 04:15AM CrowdStrike reported that over 97% of Windows computers affected by a bad update are back online. The incident is anticipated to result in significant direct losses for major companies. The cybersecurity firm has swiftly responded by restoring impacted systems, enhancing recovery efforts, and issuing warnings about cybercriminals taking advantage of … Read more
July 26, 2024 at 02:30AM CrowdStrike has detected an attempt by an unknown threat actor to distribute harmful installers to German customers after the Falcon Sensor update failure. The phishing campaign involves an impersonation website, fraudulent JavaScript, and malicious software disguised as a CrowdStrike Crash Reporter. This situation occurs as CrowdStrike works to recover from … Read more
July 25, 2024 at 04:56PM Cybercriminals are using last week’s CrowdStrike outage to launch social engineering attacks on the security vendor’s customers. These targeted phishing activities are more copious and focused than typical news-related attacks. The attackers masquerade as the company itself, technical support, or rival companies to gain access to affected organizations. They also … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 06:42PM Threat actors are exploiting the popularity of Hamster Kombat, a clicker mobile game, by distributing fake Android and Windows software to install spyware and malware. Players should obtain the game from its official Telegram channel or website to avoid scams. Additionally, caution is advised due to security concerns and potential … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 12:16PM NDR, or Network Detection and Response, is compared to “pest control” to emphasize its importance in identifying cyber intruders and closing security gaps. It provides a complete view of the network environment, allowing security teams to trace intruder paths and respond effectively. NDR, along with EDR and ASM, forms a … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 08:15AM CrowdStrike’s new technique is speeding up the system restoration process after millions of Windows devices experienced outages due to a faulty update. Despite Microsoft and CrowdStrike’s efforts, some organizations are still struggling. Threat actors are taking advantage of the situation with phishing and malware, including a new stealer called Daolpu. … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 04:29AM Join Intel, DETASAD, Juniper Networks, and Arqit on July 31 for the webinar “Securing AI in the Middle East: Defend Against Cyber Threats.” Topics include industry awareness, AI threat landscape, security practices, building trust in AI, and enhancing AI security. Tailored for professionals in various sectors, this session aims to … Read more
July 22, 2024 at 11:36AM Florida-based safety equipment company Cadre Holdings disclosed a cyberattack that impacted its operations and technology systems. The company has shut down some systems and initiated a response protocol including an investigation, notifying law enforcement, and taking systems offline. The incident, in its early stages, seems consistent with a ransomware attack, … Read more
July 22, 2024 at 11:36AM Two members of the LockBit gang pleaded guilty in the US for their involvement in deploying ransomware against organizations globally and in the US. The gang resumed operations after a disruption, becoming the most active ransomware gang in May. The US seeks information on the alleged mastermind and has announced … Read more