Feds Warn on Russian Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure

September 6, 2024 at 03:56PM The US and allies accuse Russia of cyberattacks targeting global critical infrastructure. They identify Russian cyber actors affiliated with GRU 161st Specialist Training Center deploying WhisperGate malware since 2020. Targets include Ukraine, NATO, Latin America, and Central Asia. The advisory warns of potential infiltration into critical infrastructure sectors. Mitigation strategies … Read more

Okta Warns Once Again of Credential-Stuffing Attacks

May 30, 2024 at 11:53AM Okta, an identity management service provider, is warning of credential-stuffing attacks against its Customer Identity Cloud’s cross-origin authentication feature. The company has provided guidance for mitigating the attacks and preventing them, including monitoring event logs for specific indicators and enabling breached password detection. Further defense measures include passwordless authentication, strong … Read more