The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 highlights the increasing threat of cyber threats, with misinformation and disinformation being identified as the most severe risk globally.
The NCSC-FI has warned of increased Akira ransomware attacks in December. These attacks targeted companies in Finland and involved wiping backups, making it difficult for victims to recover their data without paying a ransom.
A new Python-based hacking tool called FBot has been discovered, targeting web servers, cloud services, content management systems, and SaaS platforms like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft 365.
MC2 Security Fund has completed its acquisition of Trustwave, a managed security services provider, expanding its reach and placing Trustwave in front of Chertoff Group customers in the commercial and public sectors.
Smaller organizations are increasingly reliant on cloud and online services, making them vulnerable to cyber threats. The guide provides practical advice on choosing the right service, securing user accounts, and recovering from a cyberattack.
Threat group Water Curupira, known for its Cobalt Strike backdoors, recently transitioned to using Pikabot malware in phishing campaigns. Pikabot witnessed a surge in activity in Q4 2023, potentially serving as a replacement for Qakbot after its takedown. Users must exercise caution with email attachments and verify sender authenticity.
The breach occurred in August 2023 when threat actors gained unauthorized access to a company server and stole unencrypted files containing medical records, personal information, and employment records.
A 22-year-old French hacker has been sentenced to three years in U.S. federal prison for his involvement in the ShinyHunters hacking group and must pay $5 million in restitution.
A stored XSS flaw in the Popup Builder WordPress plugin has been exploited by the Balada Injector campaign. The campaign injects malicious code into websites using older versions of the plugin, with over 6,200 sites currently affected.
Seattle-based company ExtraHop has raised $100 million in growth capital for its cloud-native network detection and response platform. The funding will be used to expand operations and business reach.