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Breaking News in Cybersecurity: Clarifying the Katholische Hospitalvereinigung Ostwestfalen Ransomware Attack: NOT LOCKBIT!!!   In a significant development in the world of cybersecurity, we earlier reported a devastating ransomware attack on Katholische Hospitalvereinigung Ostwestfalen (KHO), a key healthcare network in Germany. This cyber assault led to a major operational breakdown, affecting over 1,800 hospital beds,…

In a disturbing development, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new malvertising campaign that leverages fake websites posing as legitimate Windows news portals to spread a malicious installer for the popular system profiling tool, CPU-Z.   According to cybersecurity experts at Malwarebytes, this malicious activity is part of a larger campaign targeting various utilities such as…

Introduction   Cybersecurity researchers have issued a critical warning regarding the suspected exploitation of a recently disclosed security flaw in Apache ActiveMQ, an open-source message broker service. This vulnerability has the potential for remote code execution, making it a prime target for threat actors. In this blog, we’ll delve into the details of the Apache ActiveMQ…

Roundcube is a widely used open-source webmail solution that offers a user-friendly interface to manage emails. However, like any other software, it’s not immune to security threats. A zero-day vulnerability in Roundcube could be a serious concern for users and administrators alike, as it could potentially allow attackers to compromise email accounts or perform other…

  Introduction Zero-day vulnerabilities are those for which no official fix or patch has been released at the time of discovery. They’re called “zero-day” because they’ve existed for zero days without the vendor knowing about them. In 2023, the tech world was taken aback by the discovery of a significant zero-day vulnerability within Cisco systems….

A new threat actor known as AtlasCross has been observed leveraging Red Cross-themed phishing lures to deliver two previously undocumented backdoors named DangerAds and AtlasAgent. NSFOCUS Security Labs described the adversary as having a “high technical level and cautious attack attitude,” adding that “the phishing attack activity captured this time is part of the attacker’s targeted strike on specific…

The recruitment process for new members in cryptocurrency scams often begins in the hidden corners of the internet, specifically on the dark web. Specialized chat rooms and forums exist where experienced scammers advertise the “opportunities” available for newcomers. These platforms serve as a marketplace for illicit activities, and they are the breeding grounds for new…

In September 2023, Sri Lanka faced a significant cyber threat that wiped out a considerable amount of government data. Here’s a detailed look into the incident: The Attack On September 11, 2023, the Sri Lankan government’s cloud system, known as Lanka Government Cloud (LGC), fell victim to a massive ransomware attack. The Sri Lanka Computer…

A security vulnerability has been disclosed in the popular WordPress plugin Essential Addons for Elementor that could be potentially exploited to achieve elevated privileges on affected sites. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-32243, has been addressed by the plugin maintainers in version 5.7.2 that was shipped on May 11, 2023. Essential Addons for Elementor has over…

A new malware threat has emerged for macOS users, known as Atomic macOS Stealer. This malware is designed to steal sensitive information such as keychain passwords and cryptocurrency wallets, and it is distributed through various methods such as phishing emails, malicious websites, and other social engineering techniques. In this article, we will discuss what Atomic…

The Brazilian retail arm of car manufacturing giant Volvo leaked sensitive files, putting its clientele in the vast South American country in peril. Volvo’s retailer in Brazil, Dimas Volvo, leaked sensitive files through its website. The leaked files could have served malicious actors in various ways, including hijacking official communication channels and infiltrating the company’s…

A cyber security partner can be an invaluable asset for businesses looking to grow and expand their operations. Here are some of the key reasons why:   Protection against cyber threats: A cyber security partner can help businesses protect their sensitive data and systems against a range of cyber threats, such as hacking, malware, phishing…

Phishing is a type of cyber attack where an attacker tries to steal sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal data, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity. These attacks are usually carried out via email, social media, or other messaging platforms, and they can be very effective in tricking…

In February , Toyota Italy announced that it had suffered a data breach that compromised the personal data of thousands of customers. The breach was reportedly caused by a cyber attack on a third-party provider that handled Toyota Italy’s sales and marketing data.   The incident, which occurred on February  affected up to 37,000 customers…

  It is highly likely that AI will play a significant role in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, as technology and AI continue to advance and be integrated into various aspects of sports and events.   The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been exploring the use of AI in the Olympics and has expressed its…

    Recently, a vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-1528 was discovered in Google Chrome, one of the most widely used web browsers. This vulnerability has the potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user’s system, leading to data theft, system crashes, and other malicious activities. The CVE-2023-1528 vulnerability affects the web browser’s FileReader…

Social engineering is the art of manipulating people so they give up confidential information. The types of information these criminals are seeking can vary, but when individuals are targeted the criminals are usually trying to trick you into giving them your passwords or bank information or access your computer to secretly install malicious software that…