March 18, 2024 at 04:28PM The duration and specifics of the IT services giant’s system infiltration and cyberattack remain uncertain. From the meeting notes, it is unclear how long the IT services giant’s systems were infiltrated and how the cyberattack unfolded. Full Article
March 13, 2024 at 12:51PM Intel and AMD released 10 new security advisories on Patch Tuesday. Intel’s advisories include 8 new issues, with 2 high-severity vulnerabilities impacting BIOS firmware and 4th Generation Xeon processors. They also address medium and low-severity vulnerabilities affecting processors. The company has released microcode updates to mitigate these issues. AMD’s advisories … Read more
March 5, 2024 at 09:48AM Axonius, a leading player in attack surface management, secured $200 million in late-stage funding, bringing its total raised to $600 million. The Series E extension was led by existing investors and aimed to accelerate global expansion. The company provides a cybersecurity asset management product and has achieved $100 million in … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 09:03AM The Cactus ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Schneider Electric. The attack only impacted the Sustainability Business division, and certain data was exfiltrated. The gang has threatened to disclose stolen data unless a ransom is paid. Schneider Electric’s clients’ impact is unclear. Cactus has been actively exploiting vulnerabilities … Read more
February 19, 2024 at 08:03AM The BlackCat and Alphv ransomware group has claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on financial firms LoanDepot and Prudential Financial. Despite the data breach impacting millions of people, Prudential stated no evidence of customer data theft. The US government offered rewards for information on the group and its affiliates. The ransomware group … Read more
February 15, 2024 at 08:29AM New QBot malware variants have been detected in email campaigns since mid-December, indicating ongoing development and distribution. The malware, also known as Qakbot, deploys through fake Adobe product installers and has caused significant financial damages in the past. Security researchers are closely monitoring the evolving threat and updating detection rules. … Read more
January 28, 2024 at 06:38PM CloudSEK discovered 750 million Indian mobile network subscribers’ records on the dark web, offered by two crime gangs for $3,000. The trove included names, phone numbers, addresses, and Aadhaar details. Samsung will use Baidu’s ERNIE model for its Galaxy S24 devices in China. Terraform Labs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, … Read more
January 27, 2024 at 12:19PM Governments imposed sanctions on ransomware operators this week. Australian, US, and UK governments sanctioned Aleksandr Ermakov for the 2022 Medibank hack with REvil. US sentenced Vladimir Dunaev to prison for TrickBot malware involvement. Multiple ransomware attacks and new variants were also reported this week, impacting various industries. Security researchers uncovered … Read more
January 24, 2024 at 08:38AM Microsoft released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which includes Bluetooth audio bug fixes and addresses 24 known issues. The update, known as KB5034204, provides improvements for testing before the forthcoming February 2024 Patch Tuesday release. It is an optional update and can be … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 09:12AM Israeli startup Silverfort raised $116 million led by Brighton Capital in a Series D funding round, with existing investors also expanding their equity stakes. The company aims to scale its identity security technology, having already added tens of millions in new Annual Recurring Revenue and hundreds of enterprise customers. The … Read more