December 3, 2024 at 05:39PM KnowBe4’s Q3 2024 Phishing Report highlights the dominance of HR and IT-related phishing emails, comprising 48.6% of the most clicked phishing types. It emphasizes the increasing sophistication of phishing strategies, including QR code attacks, and stresses the need for a trained workforce to combat these prevalent cyber threats. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
December 3, 2024 at 01:48PM Trend Micro Research reports a shift in Gafgyt malware targeting misconfigured Docker Remote API servers, previously focusing on IoT devices. Attackers deploy malware via Docker containers, enabling DDoS attacks. Recommendations for securing servers include strong access controls, regular monitoring, and educating personnel on best practices. ### Meeting Takeaways **Key Report … Read more
December 3, 2024 at 11:24AM The “Venom Spider” malware-as-a-service platform has introduced new capabilities via the RevC2 backdoor and Venom Loader, detected in recent cyberattacks. Researchers report these tools can steal sensitive data and enable remote code execution. Future enhancements to this platform are expected, along with provided defenses against the malware. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
December 3, 2024 at 06:49AM The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reported a significant increase in severe cyber threats, tripling to 12 incidents, with overall cases rising by 16%. Predicted vulnerabilities emphasize the urgency for enhanced cybersecurity measures, particularly against risks from state actors like China and Russia, amid a growing cybercrime ecosystem. ### Meeting … Read more
December 3, 2024 at 04:49AM Trend Micro Research reports that Gafgyt malware is now targeting misconfigured Docker Remote API servers, a shift from its traditional focus on IoT devices. This allows attackers to deploy DDoS attacks. Recommendations include strengthening access controls, monitoring activities, and ensuring adherence to container security best practices. ### Meeting Takeaways on … Read more
December 2, 2024 at 11:09PM Taiwanese manufacturing, healthcare, and IT sectors are targeted by a campaign using SmokeLoader malware, which has advanced evasion techniques and modular capabilities. It primarily serves as a downloader but can execute attacks independently. The campaign starts with a phishing email exploiting old vulnerabilities to deploy SmokeLoader via Ande Loader. **Meeting … Read more
December 2, 2024 at 05:41PM A new phishing campaign exploits Microsoft Word’s file recovery feature with corrupted document attachments, evading security measures. These emails, disguised as payroll communications, prompt users to scan a QR code leading to a credential-stealing site. Most antivirus solutions fail to detect these attachments, enhancing their effectiveness. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more
December 2, 2024 at 05:34PM Researchers have discovered “Bootkitty,” a proof-of-concept UEFI bootkit for Linux, developed by Korean students for cybersecurity training. Although still unfinished, it exploits vulnerabilities allowing it to bypass Secure Boot. This notable malware indicates a shift in bootkit attacks targeting Linux systems, previously dominated by Windows-focused malware. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
December 2, 2024 at 01:08PM The ‘Bootkitty’ UEFI bootkit, the first malware targeting Linux systems, exploits CVE-2023-40238 (known as ‘LogoFAIL’) to infect computers with vulnerable UEFI firmware. This discovery highlights a significant security threat for Linux users. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Introduction of ‘Bootkitty’:** A new UEFI bootkit known as ‘Bootkitty’ has been identified, targeting … Read more
December 1, 2024 at 03:28PM Interpol’s Operation HAECHI V, funded by South Korea, led to over 5,500 anti-cybercrime arrests and seized over $400 million in assets from scams targeting various crimes. The operation, involving 40 countries, highlighted ongoing threats like romance scams and stablecoin thefts. Additionally, UK businesses lost £44 billion to cyberattacks in five … Read more