The attack highlights the ongoing vulnerability of courts in the US to various types of cyber threats, including ransomware campaigns, data leaks, and distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Semiconductor companies in East Asia are being targeted by a China-linked threat actor using a backdoor called HyperBro to deploy Cobalt Strike beacons. The attack chain includes the use of social engineering techniques, such as decoy PDF documents.
The data obtained by the attacker may include personal information, genetic ancestry results, and potential relatives’ details of 23andMe customers who opted-in to the “DNA Relatives” service.
According to Microsoft, ransomware gangs are evolving their tactics, with an increase in data exfiltration attacks and the targeting of smaller organizations and less well-known software.
The attackers are using a Remote Management System (RMS) executable to trick victims into downloading malware disguised as banned applications like ExpressVPN, WeChat, and Skype.
The Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne has experienced a data breach, potentially compromising the personal information of 192 patients. The breach occurred when cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to a staff member’s private email account.
Qakbot malware operators have continued their malicious activities, distributing Ransom Knight ransomware and the Remcos backdoor via phishing emails, despite the recent infrastructure takedown.
Researchers have discovered a new Android Trojan called GoldDigger that can primarily target users of over 50 Vietnamese banking apps, as well as e-wallets and crypto-wallets. GoldDigger’s reach may extend beyond Vietnam. Countering them demands client-side fraud protection solutions that emphasize real-time protection, adaptability, and a focus on behavioral indicators.
The GoldDigger trojan has been active since at least June 2023 and is currently targeting users of over 50 Vietnamese banking apps, as well as e-wallets and crypto-wallets.
The organizations targeted by PLAY include Roof Management, Security Instrument Corp, Filtration Control Ltd, Cinépolis Cinemas, CHARMANT Group, and Stavanger Municipality.