I have posted on the arrest of a UK teenager who is alleged to be part of the Lapsus$ gang. Here is an interesting background article from The Record, looking at the attack on Okta – a company that sells identity protection and security – and some of the background …
Cyber threat from Ukraine Russia conflict is growing as the invasion progresses
Data wiper malware was one the first cyber-weapons deployed in the Ukraine Russia conflict and data researchers are now tracking six major strains of malware as a direct result of the Ukraine Russia conflict. Data-wiper malware strains surge amid Ukraine invasion • The Register There have been accounts of the …
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CISA updates to be aware for Cisco devices and Google Chrome
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome | CISA Cisco Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products | CISA These advisories are issued by the US Government’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The usual applies – check your cybersecurity business information, to see if this impacts you and then get it …
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Redline information stealer malware targets Internet Explorer
Emotet is among the most distributed malware in March, Redline malware has been being deployed extensively by hackers in April 2022, specifically targeted at Internet Explorer More than 10,000 Redline malware attacks in April targeting Internet Explorer vulnerability – The Record by Recorded Future RedLine malware can steal login credentials …
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Malware in the wild – Emotet
Check Point Research shows a steady increase in the circulation of malware in March 2022, with a surge around Easter and Easter scams. March 2022’s Most Wanted Malware: Easter Phishing Scams Help Emotet Assert its Dominance – Check Point Software The highly disruptive malware, Emotet was the most distributed malware. …
