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  • Cyber Briefing - 2023.08.21


    πŸ‘‰ What's happening in cybersecurity today?

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    High-Severity Vulnerability in WinRAR Enables Remote Attacks

    Source: Zero Day Initiative

    Latest Tactics of the Cuba Ransomware Targeting Critical Infrastructure Revealed

    Source: BlackBerry

    New Wave of Malvertisers Employ Sophisticated Tactics to Evade Detection

    Source: Malwarebytes

    Hackers Exploit Trusted Services, Posing Risk to Cloud and Messaging Platforms

    Source: Recorded Future

    Juniper Networks Takes Urgent Action to Tackle Flaws Enabling Remote Code Execution

    Source: Juniper

    Persistent WoofLocker Tech Scam Flourishes with Ingenious Tactics, Targeting Compromised Websites

    Source:Β  Malwarebytes

    πŸ’₯ #CyberIncidents

    LockBit Ransomware Group Strikes Healthcare Giant Siemens Healthineers

    Source: Cyber IQs

    Illinois Hospital's Data Breach Impacts 250,000 Individuals

    Source: Morris Hospitals

    Raleigh Housing Authority Faces Ransomware Threat with Sensitive Data Exposure

    Source: Dominic Alvieri

    Germany's National Bar Association Targeted by NoEscape Ransomware

    Source: Better Cyber

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    Israeli-US Partnership Launches $10 Million BIRD Cyber Program to Fortify Critical InfrastructureΒ 

    Source: Calcalist Tech

    North Korea's Cryptocurrency Heists $200 Million in 2023

    Source: TRM Labs

    Interpol's 'Africa Cyber Surge II' Nets 14 Cybercrime Suspects in Operation against $40M Theft

    Source: Interpol

    Study Exposes Alarming Data Security Vulnerabilities in Fortune 500 Entities

    Source: CyCognito

    Google's Chrome Browser Boosts Security with Upcoming Alert System for Removed Extensions

    Source: Google

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Ransomware #Cloud #NorthKorea #Crypto #Google

    10 min
  • Cyber Briefing - 2023.08.18


    πŸ‘‰ What are the latest cybersecurity alerts, incidents, and news?

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    NoFilter Attack Exploits Windows Filtering Platform for Privilege Escalation

    Source: Depp Instinct

    iOS 16 Exploit Fakes Airplane Mode, Maintains Device Access

    Source: Jamf

    New Version of BlackCat Ransomware Emerges with Impacket and RemCom Tools

    Source: Microsoft

    Play Ransomware Group Leveraging MSPs and N-Days for Precise Attacks

    Source: Adlumin

    Underground Market for SMS Bomber Attack Tools Unearthed

    Source: SOC Radar

    Global Phishing Campaign Targets Zimbra Email Servers

    Source: ESET

    πŸ’₯ #CyberIncidents

    Hacker Exploits Base Network DEX: Creates Memecoin with Stolen ETH

    Source: PeckShield

    "Net Worker Alliance" Targets Poland with Cyber Attack on Major Websites

    Source: Falcon Feeds

    Alleged Cyber Attack by 8BASE Targets ToyotaLift Northeast, Resulting in Data Breach and Ransom Threats

    Source: Tech Fish News

    City Department Accidentally Shares Employee Personal Information in Data Breach

    Source: The City

    πŸ“’ #CyberNews

    Google's AI-Infused Fuzz Testing Unlocks Unprecedented Code Coverage

    Source: Google

    Rising Tide of Cyberattacks: Taiwan's Urgent Battle for Online Security

    Source: MSN

    Rapid7's Mid-Year Review Reveals Surge in Ransomware Profits and Expansion of Zero-Day Attacks

    Source: Rapid7

    Navigating the Challenge of Retaining IT Talent Amid Heavy Workloads

    Source: Helpnet Security

    AnonFiles Ceases Operations Due to 'Extreme' Abuse, Marking the End of Online File Sharing

    Source: SOC RAdar


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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Apple #Ransomware #Phishing #AI #Crypto

    9 min
  • Cyber Briefing - 2023.08.17


    πŸ‘‰ What's going on in the cyber world today?

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    Sophisticated QR Code Phishing Targets Major US Energy Company

    Source: Cofense

    Microsoft's PowerShell Gallery Faces Exploitable Weaknesses

    Source: Aqua Security

    Stealthy Malware Spawns Massive Proxy Botnet of 400,000 Nodes

    Source: AT&T

    Massive Campaign Exploits Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability

    Source: Citrix

    Google's Chrome 116: Patches for 26 Vulnerabilities Released

    Source: Google

    CISA Expands Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog: Citrix Content Collaboration ShareFile

    Source: CISA

    πŸ’₯ #CyberIncidents

    Clorox Company's Systems Go Offline Due to Cyberattack Impact

    Source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

    Hackers Threaten Release of Sensitive Medical Data Involving Prominent Figures

    Source: Israel Hayom

    Indian Hackers Breach Data in Bangladeshi Institutions

    Source: Dhaka Tribune

    Cleveland City Schools Mitigates Ransomware Attack Impact

    Source: WDEF

    πŸ“’ #CyberNews

    GitHub's Lucrative Bug Bounty Program Rewarded $1.5M in 2022

    Source: GitHub

    King's College London's Study Reveals Gender Gap in Online Safety Awareness

    Source: Usenix Security Symposium 2023

    One Third of UK University Students Face Online Fraud

    Source: NatWest

    Websites of US Government and Top Universities Exploited in Scams Targeting Children

    Source: Wired

    Scammers Harness Compromised Websites for Phishing

    Source: SecureList

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Malware #India #GitHub #Google #Phishing


    10 min
  • Cyber Briefing - 2023.08.16

    πŸ‘‰ What's trending in cybersecurity today?

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    LinkedIn Users Face Surging Account Hijacks Amid Security Concerns

    Source: Cyberint

    Cloudflare R2 Exploitation: Surge in Phishing Threats

    Source: Netskope

    Critical Flaws in Ivanti Avalanche Put 30,000 Organizations at Risk

    Source: Tenable

    Gigabud RAT Android Malware Unleashes Banking Attacks in Global Financial Landscape

    Source: Group-IB

    Sophisticated Attack Campaign Strikes npm Package Registry with Malicious Modules

    Source: Phylum

    Raccoon Stealer Malware Makes a Bold Comeback with Upgraded Features and Stealth

    Source: vx-underground

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    US Congressman's Email Breach Linked to Suspected Chinese Hackers

    Source: CNN

    Massive Data Breach Affects 134K Massachusetts Residents

    Source: WCVB

    Norfolk and Suffolk Police Admit Sensitive Data Breach

    Source: The Guardian

    Rapattoni Data Services Targeted: Ransomware Attack Disrupts US Property Listings

    Source: North bay Business Journal

    Prince George's County Public Schools Responds to Cyberattack Ahead of New School Year

    Source: WUSA

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    Enhancing Cybersecurity with Quantum-Ready FIDO2 Keys

    Source: Google

    Unmasking LockBit: Inside Secrets of Ransomware Operation"

    Source: Analyst1

    Rising Threats: Public Sector Struggles Against Escalating Cyberattacks, Reveals BlackBerry Report

    Source: BlackBerry

    Zoom Revises Terms to Protect User Privacy and AI Models

    Source: Zoom

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Linkedin #Android #Malware #LockBit #Zoom

    9 min
  • Cyber Briefing - 2023.08.15

    πŸ‘‰ What's the latest in the cyber world today?

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    QwixxRAT, Stealthy Remote Access Trojan Riding on Telegram and Discord Platforms

    Source: Uptycs

    New Linux Variant of Monti Ransomware Emerges, Poses Threat to Legal and Government Institutions

    Source: Trend Micro

    FBI Sounds Alarm on Rising Cryptocurrency Recovery Scams

    Source: FBI

    JanelaRAT Targets LATAM Financial Data

    Source: Zscaler

    ATM Fleet Vulnerabilities Prompt Urgent Security Measures

    Source: Synack

    Ford Addresses Wi-Fi Vulnerability in SYNC 3

    Source: Ford

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    Massive Data Breach Impacts 4 Million in Colorado HCPF Department

    Source: The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)

    Discord.io Grapples with Massive Data Breach as Hacker Exposes Information of 760k Users

    Source: Dataconomy

    Massive Data Breach Exposes 1.47 Million in Alberta Dental Service Corporation

    Source: Alberta Dental Service Corporation

    Hacktivists Challenge Japanese Government Over Fukushima Wastewater Release

    Source: AnonSeclta

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    China's Potential Cyber Threats to US Infrastructure Amid Taiwan Tensions

    Source: The Record

    SEC Cyberattack Reporting Rule Impacts Insurance Coverage for Executives

    Source: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

    Singapore's Island-Wide Operation Nets 10 Arrests in Banking Malware Scam Crackdown

    Source: STOMP

    DDoS Attacks Driven by Gaming and Business Disputes, FBI Reports

    Source: Elliott Peterson at Black Hat USA 2023

    China's Revelation of US Global Reconnaissance System Sparks International Debate

    Source: Global Times

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Telegram #Discord #Ford #ransomware #Malware


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  • Cyber Briefing - 2023.08.14

    πŸ‘‰ What's happening in cybersecurity today?

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    Avada Theme and Plugin Flaws Expose WordPress Sites to Breaches

    Source: Patchstack

    Active Exploitation of EoL Zyxel Router Vulnerability by Gafgyt Botnet Sparks Concern

    Source: Zyxel

    Zoom and AudioCodes Vulnerabilities Expose Devices to Remote Takeover

    Source: SySS GmbH at Black Hat USA 2023

    Long-standing Magento Vulnerability Exploited in Ongoing Ecommerce Attack

    Source: Akamai

    CODESYS V3 SDK Vulnerabilities Expose OT Systems to Remote Attacks

    Source: Microsoft

    Data Centers Face Menace of Critical Flaws from CyberPower and Dataprobe

    Source: Trellix

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    SystemBC's DroxiDat Variant Detected in Attack on African Power Industry

    Source: Securelist

    Zunami Defi Protocol Hit: $2.1 Million Loss in Manipulation Attack

    Source: PeckShield

    NSA and Viasat Unveil Details of Russian-Linked Cyberattack and Sanctions

    Source: NSA and Viasat at Black Hat USA 2023

    Names and Salaries of Over 2,000 British Police Staff Exposed in Cumbria Force Breach

    Source: The Guardian

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    Indian Parliament Passes Data Protection Bill Amid Privacy Debate

    Source: The Diplomat

    Microsoft Halts License Extensions for Russian Companies Amid Sanctions

    Source: Forbes

    Poland Dismantles LolekHosted.net: Arrests 5 for Cybercrime Hosting

    Source: EUROPOL

    Homeland Security Chief Initiates Cloud Security Review Amid Cyber Threats

    Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

    Chinese Smartphone Giant Xiaomi Flags Telegram as Security Threat

    Source: South China Morning Post

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Xiaomi #Malware #Zoom #Microsoft #India

    9 min
  • Cyber Briefing - 2023.08.11

    πŸ‘‰ What are the latest cybersecurity alerts, incidents, and news?

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    New Malware Threat: Statc Stealer Strikes Windows Devices

    Source: Zscaler

    Freeze.rs Injector Unleashes XWorm and Remcos RAT

    Source: Fortinet

    Dell Compellent's Encryption Flaw Exposes VMware vCenter Admin Credentials

    Source: Dell

    CISA Unveils 12 Advisories To Enhance Industrial Control System Security

    Source: CISA

    State-Sponsored Iranian Cyber Threats Targeting Dissidents in Germany

    Source: Bundesamt fur Verfassungsschutz

    MoustachedBouncer Exploits AiTM Attacks to Target Foreign Embassies

    Source: ESET

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    Ernst & Young Data Breach Exposes 30,000 Bank of America Customers in MOVEit Attacks

    Source: Office of the Maine Attorney General

    Data Theft Investigation Underway as LockBit Targets California City

    Source: The Record

    New Haven's Public School District Faces $6 Million Cyberattack Shock

    Source: AP News

    Vulnerability in the Libbitcoin Explorer Enables $900K Crypto Theft

    Source: Cointelegraph

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    Disney Considers Crackdown on Password Sharing to Boost Subscriptions

    Source: The Verge

    Infostealer Malware Targets Business and Financial Resources

    Source: Flare

    DHS Review Calls for Robust Action on SIM Swapping After Lapsus$ Cyberattacks

    Source: CNN

    Sweet Security Secures $12M Seed Round for Cloud-Native Protection Suite

    Source: FinSMEs

    Symmetry Systems Secures $17.7M Investment for AI Data Security Platform

    Source: Symmetry

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Disney #Malware #EY #Ransomware #Windows

    9 min
  • Cyber Briefing - 2023.08.10

    πŸ‘‰ What's going on in the cyber world today?

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    🚨 #CyberAlerts

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    EvilProxy Attack Targets Top Executives' Cloud Accounts

    Source: Proofpoint

    Malicious Use of Exposed Kubernetes Clusters for Cryptocurrency Mining and Backdoors

    Source: Aqua Security

    Chinese Keyboard App Sogou Exposes Keystroke Vulnerabilities

    Source: Citizen Lab

    CISA Incorporates New Exploited Vulnerability into Catalog

    Source: CISA

    Adobe Bolsters Security with 30+ Critical Vulnerability Patches

    Source: Adobe

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    Serious Data Breach Exposes Northern Ireland Police to Risk

    Source Police Service of Northern Ireland

    LockBit Ransomware Threatens to Expose Cancer Patients' Medical Data Stolen from Varian Medical Systems

    Source: The HIPAA Journal

    Pro-Russian Hackers Strike French and Dutch Websites in Cyberattack Campaign

    Source: NCSC

    Missouri Medicaid Data Compromised in MOVEit Breach

    Source: Missouri Department of Social Services

    Hospitals Operated by Prospect Medical Holdings are Still Recovering from a Ransomware Attack

    Source: Fierce Healthcare

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    White House Launches $20M AI Cyber Challenge to Safeguard Critical Software

    Source: The White House

    Defence Ministry Adopts Maya OS for Enhanced Cybersecurity

    Source: The New India Express

    China's State-Sponsored Hackers Target 17 Countries in Major Cyber Campaign

    Source: Recorded Future

    Google's Android 14 Empowers IT Admins to Disable 2G Networks

    Source: Google

    Finnish and Norwegian Data Regulators Halt Yango's Russian Data Transfer

    Source: Reuters

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Crypto #Adobe #DataBreach #Ransomware #AI


    10 min
  • Cyber Briefing - 2023.08.09

    πŸ‘‰ What's trending in cybersecurity today?

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    New 'Inception' Attack: Leaking Data from AMD Zen CPUs

    Source: ETH Zurich

    New Downfall Attacks Exploit Intel CPUs to Steal Data

    Source: Daniel Moghimi (Google)

    Microsoft's August 2023 Patch Tuesday Addresses Zero-Days and More

    Source: Microsoft

    Cloudflare Tunnels Exploited for Stealthy Communication by Hackers

    Source: GuidePoint Security

    11 LOLBAS Binaries with Malicious Potential

    Source: Pentera

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    Massive Cyber Breach Targeting Japan's Defense Networks Linked to Chinese Hackers

    Source: The Washington Post

    Long-Term Data Breach at UK Electoral Commission Reveals Voters' Personal Details

    Source: The Electoral Commission

    Ukrainian Security Halts Russian Hacking Attempt on Military Tablets

    Source: SBU

    Qilin Ransomware Group Targets Thonburi Energy Storage Systems in Latest Cyber Attack

    Source: Daily Dark Web

    Massive Data Breach Exposes 100,000 in Hospitality Sector

    Source: Office of the Maine Attorney General

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    DHS Grants $375 Million to Bolster State and Local Government Cyber Resilience

    Source: U.S Department of Homeland Security

    QakBot Malware Operators Strengthen C2 Infrastructure with 15 New Servers

    Source: Team Cymru

    Interpol and Partners Dismantle 16shop Phishing-as-a-Service Platform

    Source: Group-IB

    Autonomous Security Testing Innovator Horizon3 AI Raises $40 Million in Series C Funding

    Source: FinSMEs

    Protect AI Unveils Cutting-Edge Bug Bounty Hub for AI Vulnerabilities

    Source: Yahoo Finance

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #AMD #Microsoft #Malware #Phishing #Ransomware

    9 min
  • Cyber Briefing - 2023.08.08

    πŸ‘‰ What's the latest in the cyber world today?

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    SkidMap Linux Malware Targeting Redis Services

    Source: Trustwave

    NFT Community Targeted by Impersonation Scams: FBI Issues Warning

    Source: FBI

    Emergence of the Yashma Variant, a New Ransomware Strain Targets Multiple Countries.

    Source: Talos

    Phishing Campaign Targets New Zealanders with Fake Family Texts

    Source: CERT NZ

    McAfee Uncovers Covert Ad Fraud Targeting Korean Android Users

    Source: McAfee

    New Malware Campaign Exploits OpenBullet Configs to Target Novices

    Source: Kasada

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    Recruitment Agency Delaney Browne Falls Victim to 8BASE Cyber Attack

    Source: Falcon Feeds

    MindX Technology School Potential Victim of ThreatSec Hackers

    Source: Cyble

    Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center, rin Bnei Brak, Israel, Falls Victim to Overnight Hack

    Source: The Jerusalem Post

    ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware Strikes IBL Healthcare

    Source: Cyble

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    State-Sponsored Hackers ScarCruft Target NPO Mashinostroyeniya, a Russian space rocket designer

    Source: SentinelLABS

    ATM Payment Card Fraud Trio Apprehended by Spanish Authorities

    Source: Spain National Police

    White House Spearheads K-12 School Cybersecurity Defense

    Source: The White House

    Cl0p Ransomware Group Leaks Stolen Data via Torrents, Targets Big Corporations

    Source: Dominic Alvieri

    Innovative Deep Learning Attack Decrypts Laptop Keystrokes with Remarkable Precision

    Source: Cornell University

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Linux #Phishing #NFT #Malware #Israel



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