November 28, 2023 at 02:44PM The Qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, a major automotive parts supplier. The attack disrupted production at Stellantis, and Qilin has threatened to release sensitive data. Qilin is known for targeting companies in all sectors and recently rebranded its ransomware. Group-IB has … Read more
November 13, 2023 at 04:35PM Four major ports in Australia, operated by DP World, experienced a cyber attack that caused disruptions over the weekend. The company is responsible for 40% of freight in and out of the country. The exact nature of the attack is still unknown, but some experts speculate it may involve ransomware. … Read more
November 13, 2023 at 06:03AM DP World, Australia’s largest container terminal and supply chain operator, experienced a cyberattack that caused disruptions at several major Australian ports. Land operations were shut down in Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, and Brisbane, but ships could still unload containers. The Australian government is assisting in restoring operations. While DP World has … Read more
November 10, 2023 at 01:26PM The US government has launched an initiative called “Shields Ready” to prepare critical infrastructure operators for disasters, physical attacks, and cyberattacks. The aim is to convince these operators to invest in strengthening their systems and services. The interconnectedness of critical infrastructure sectors makes preparedness crucial. The initiative provides voluntary recommendations … Read more
November 7, 2023 at 05:38PM London-based cyber security business Risk Ledger has raised £6.25m ($8.5m) in a series A funding round led by Mercia Ventures. The company plans to use the funding to strengthen supply chains and develop tools to combat supply chain security attacks. Risk Ledger offers a social network approach to supply chain … Read more
November 3, 2023 at 09:42AM 48 malicious npm packages containing obfuscated JavaScript have been discovered in the npm repository. These packages, uploaded by an npm user named hktalent, can deploy a reverse shell on compromised systems. The attack is triggered post-installation, establishing a reverse shell to rsh.51pwn[.]com. This highlights the increasing interest of threat actors … Read more