SnakeKeylogger, also known as KrakenKeylogger, is a malicious software targeting Windows users. It logs keystrokes, steals credentials, and takes screenshots, allowing cybercriminals to capture sensitive information.
North Korean hackers exploited a VPN software update flaw to install malware and breach networks, as warned by South Korea’s National Cyber Security Center. The threat groups involved in these activities are Kimsuky (APT43) and Andariel (APT45).
Key Tronic revealed to regulators that a cyberattack in May 2024 cost the company over $17 million. The attack led to a shutdown of operations in Mexico and the U.S. for two weeks.
The Hunters International ransomware group is using a new C# remote access trojan named SharpRhino to target IT workers and breach corporate networks. It is distributed through a typosquatting site posing as Angry IP Scanner’s website.
Last year, the White House launched an initiative to strengthen school cybersecurity, but cyberattacks on schools persist. Private sector resources have been utilized by thousands of school districts to enhance their defenses.
Around 20,000 Ubiquiti IoT cameras and routers are at risk due to a vulnerability that has been known for five years. Researchers have found that despite patches being available, many devices are still vulnerable.
Google has patched a zero-day vulnerability in the Android kernel that was being exploited in targeted attacks. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-36971, allows for arbitrary code execution without user interaction on unpatched devices.
A new MaaS malware known as Mint Stealer has emerged, threatening confidential data. This malware, identified by experts from Cyfirma, is designed to steal a wide range of information by employing advanced encryption and obfuscation techniques.
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to execute screen rendering code under certain conditions in versions up to 18.12.14, with version 18.12.15 addressing the issue.
The Senate has confirmed Michael Sulmeyer as the first cyber policy chief at the Defense Department, where he will serve as the assistant secretary of Defense for cyber policy.