November 11, 2024 at 10:36AM Halliburton suffered $35 million in losses due to an August ransomware attack by the RansomHub gang, which disrupted IT systems and client services. Despite limited operational impact, data was stolen. The company reported minimal financial effects, with expectations for cash flow remaining intact but potential future legal costs looming. ### … Read more
November 11, 2024 at 07:30AM In 2024, hackers exploit trusted cybersecurity tools, posing significant threats to banks and critical systems. A major FBI investigation targets China-linked cyberattacks using custom malware. New vulnerabilities and malware, including ToxicPanda and VEILDrive, are emerging, highlighting the need for urgent updates and enhanced security measures to safeguard against sophisticated threats. … Read more
November 8, 2024 at 06:45AM The rising demand for cybersecurity has led to increased interest in virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The vCISO Academy was created to provide training and resources for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to offer effective vCISO services. … Read more
November 7, 2024 at 09:34PM Criminals are exploiting game-related apps to deploy Winos4.0 malware, granting full control over infected Windows systems. This sophisticated framework, reminiscent of Gh0strat, targets education sectors. The attack includes multiple encrypted communications, collecting sensitive information, and establishing a persistent backdoor for ongoing control and monitoring of victims’ activities. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
November 7, 2024 at 05:26PM Organizations should be wary of phishing emails falsely claiming copyright infringement, which deploy the Rhadamanthys malware. The campaign uses AI for automation, targeting various countries. Attackers aim to steal sensitive data, including cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases, indicating a financially motivated effort by lower-level cybercriminals rather than state-sponsored groups. ### Meeting … Read more
November 7, 2024 at 02:48PM Thousands of users, particularly of applications like AutoCAD and Foxit PDF editor, have fallen victim to the “SteelFox” malware campaign, active since February 2023. This sophisticated malware, distributed through illegal torrents, uses advanced encryption for stealthy data theft and cryptomining, affecting over 11,000 individuals across multiple countries. ### Meeting Notes … Read more
November 7, 2024 at 02:05PM CISA has alerted that attackers are exploiting a critical authentication vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition, a tool used to migrate firewall configurations from various vendors to PAN-OS. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **CISA Warning:** The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning regarding a critical vulnerability. 2. **Affected … Read more
November 7, 2024 at 05:04AM Tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) are essential for cybersecurity, identifying threats more reliably than indicators of compromise. This report details techniques like disabling Windows Event Logging, PowerShell exploitation, and registry manipulation, showcasing real-world examples through ANY.RUN’s sandbox to analyze malware behavior and enhance threat detection capabilities. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more
November 7, 2024 at 04:47AM ToxicPanda, an Android banking trojan with connections to China, is currently targeting more than a dozen banks across Europe and Latin America. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways – **Subject**: ToxicPanda Android Banking Trojan – **Origin**: Linked to China – **Targeted Regions**: – Europe – Latin America – **Impact**: Affects over a … Read more
November 6, 2024 at 04:51PM Sophos reports that the Gootloader malware, known for SEO poisoning tactics, targets niche victims, including Australian Bengal cat enthusiasts. As an infostealer or malware dropper, it exploits search queries to deliver malicious payloads. The use of malvertising is rising, connecting cybercrime to ransomware operations, prompting action from cybersecurity agencies. ### … Read more