Quorum Cyber Incident Response team recently identified a new malware called SharpRhino utilized by the threat actor group Hunters International during a ransomware incident. The malware, written in C#, was distributed through a typosquatting domain posing as Angry IP Scanner.
Consumer Reports cautioned against relying too heavily on data removal services, as many fall short of expectations despite high costs. The study highlighted the need for better protection of consumer data and stricter regulations on data brokers.
The attack begins with a phishing email that directs recipients to what appears to be an Amazon account verification link. However, this link is a deceptive graphic hosted on Google Drawings, a component of the Google Workspace suite.
The sports and entertainment industries face unique cybersecurity challenges due to the rapid technological advancements being implemented. Cyber-physical systems like augmented reality and smart sensors increase security concerns.
A ransomware drill focused on healthcare called Operation 911 was conducted at Black Hat USA 2024 by Las Vegas law enforcement, the FBI, and Semperis. During the drill, a simulated ransomware attack targeted a fictitious hospital.
Kursk region in Russia was hit by a large-scale DDoS attack during Ukraine’s cross-border incursion, affecting government, business websites, and critical services. NetBlocks reported disruptions in internet connectivity linked to the attacks.
An open source security firm, Oligo Security, has discovered a vulnerability called “0.0.0.0 Day” that allows attackers to execute code on web browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, potentially leading to data theft and malware.
Cisco has issued a warning about critical remote code execution zero-days affecting the web-based management interface of the Small Business SPA 300 and SPA 500 series IP phones, which are no longer supported.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has advised organizations to disable the legacy Cisco Smart Install (SMI) feature due to recent attacks exploiting it.
Cybersecurity analysts have uncovered critical details about the North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) group Kimsuky, which has been targeting universities as part of its global espionage operations.