Cyber Siege: Long Beach’s Controversial Network Shutdown
In response to a cyberattack, the City of Long Beach shut down parts of its IT network, sparking debate over the effectiveness and consequences of such drast...
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2023
Redefining Cyber Extortion: ALPHV’s SEC Complaint Strategy
In a groundbreaking cyber extortion tactic, the ransomware group ALPHV (BlackCat) filed a complaint with the SEC against MeridianLink, leveraging new disclos...
USB Under Siege: Unraveling the International Reach of LittleDrifter
The LittleDrifter USB malware, initially targeting Ukraine, has alarmingly spread across several nations, highlighting the pervasive threat of state-sponsore...
Evolving Threat of LummaC2 v4.0: A Step Ahead in Cybercrime
The latest version of the LummaC2 malware, version 4.0, introduces an advanced anti-sandbox technique. This version uses trigonometry to track mouse movement...
Octo Tempest: Microsoft Exposes a Formidable Financial Cyber Threat
Microsoft’s analysis reveals ‘Octo Tempest’, a cybercriminal group engaging in sophisticated social engineering, ransomware, and financial cyber threats, now...
From Pyongyang with Code: The Evolving Threat Landscape of North Korean APTs
Unprecedented collaboration among North Korean APT groups is reshaping the cyber threat landscape, with increased complexity and challenges for global cybers...
Behind the Breach: Sandworm’s Exploitation of Ukrainian Telecom Vulnerabilities
The notorious Sandworm group, linked to Russia’s military intelligence, has compromised Ukrainian telecoms, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and emphasi...
Ransomware Surge: AvosLocker Targets Essential US Sectors Amidst Global Increase
AvosLocker ransomware intensifies its assault on critical US sectors, as national agencies alert of the increasing threat following a significant uptick in r...
Covert Communications in Network Protocols: A Study of Techniques
This research paper delves into the covert communications and data hiding techniques within network protocols, focusing on TCP/IP Steganography, Covert Timin...
2020
iPHONE ZERO-CLICK WI-FI EXPLOIT FIXED!
iPhone zero-click Wi-Fi exploit is one of the most breathtaking hacks ever, Before Apple patch, Wi-Fi packets could steal photos. No interaction needed. Over...
INDUSTRIAL, FACTORY AND MEDICAL GEAR REMAIN LARGELY UNPATCHED WHEN IT COMES TO THE URGENT/11 AND CDPWN GROUPS OF VULNERABILITIES.
Industrial, factory and medical gear remain largely unpatched when it comes to the URGENT/11 and CDPwn groups of vulnerabilities.
RANSOMWARE INCIDENT ‘IMMATERIAL’ TO COMPANY!
Payment Processing Giant TSYS: Ransomware Incident ‘Immaterial’ to Company
ACCOUNT HIJACKING SITE OGUSERS HACKED… AGAIN!
For at least the third time in its existence, OGUsers — a forum overrun with people looking to buy, sell and trade access to compromised social media account...
LASER-BASED HACKING FROM AFAR GOES BEYOND AMAZON ALEXA
Light Commands: Laser-Based Audio Injection Attacks on Voice-Controllable Systems.
K-12 CYBERATTACKS DRAMATICALLY ON THE RISE.
Attackers are targeting students and faculty alike with malware, phishing, DDoS, Zoom bombs and more, the FBI and CISA said.
FACEBOOK SAYS HACKERS BACKED BY VIETNAM’S GOVERNMENT ARE LINKED TO IT FIRM
Facebook says hackers backed by Vietnam’s government are linked to IT firm, Group is known for its robust, custom-made malware. IT firm says the link is a mi...
MICROSOFT IDENTIFIES ADROZEK MALWARE FAMILY!
Widespread malware campaign seeks to silently inject ads into search results, affects multiple browsers.
From Shadows to Spotlight: Iran’s MuddyWater Group Strikes Again
MuddyWater, identified as an Iranian APT group, has been covertly monitoring a Middle Eastern government for eight months, employing a suite of both custom a...
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