Attacker Breakout Time Falls to Just One Hour
Security experts recorded a surge in “hands-on-keyboard” threats in 2023, with the average time it took to move laterally from...
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NCSC Sounds Alarm Over Private Branch Exchange Attacks
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned smaller organizations that they could be exposed to attacks targeting their...
Russian Hackers Launch Email Campaigns to Demoralize Ukrainians
A Russian threat-actor is targeting Ukrainian citizens with email Psychological Operations (PSYOPs) campaigns aimed at making them believe Russia is...
IBM: Identity Compromises Surge as Top Initial Access Method for Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals are ditching hacking into corporate networks and are instead using legitimate credentials to access and compromise them, with a...
Exclusive: eSentire Confirms Rhysida Ransomware Victims
The Rhysida Ransomware Group has escalated its attacks, targeting hospitals, power plants and schools across the UK, Europe and the...
Over 40% of Firms Struggle With Cybersecurity Talent Shortage
Over 40% of companies globally are struggling to fill critical cybersecurity roles, particularly in information security research and malware analysis,...
Biden Executive Order to Bolster US Maritime Cybersecurity
US President Joe Biden will be issuing an Executive Order (EO) to strengthen US maritime cybersecurity amid increased reliance on...
Initial Ransomware Demands Jump 20% to $600,000 in 2023
Initial ransomware demands reached a median of $600,000 in 2023, a 20% rise on the previous year, according to a...
LockBit Infrastructure Disrupted by Global Law Enforcers
Notorious ransomware gang LockBit has been taken down by a global law enforcement operation.The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) teamed...
Insider Steals 80,000 Email Addresses From District Councils
A former council worker has been cautioned by police after admitting taking tens of thousands of residents’ emails from a...
Top UK Universities Recovering Following Targeted DDoS Attack
Top UK universities have had their services impacted by a DDoS attack, which has been claimed by the Anonymous Sudan...
Linux Malware Campaign “Migo” Targets Redis For Cryptomining
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting Redis, a popular data store system. This campaign, dubbed “Migo,” employs...
New Typosquatting and Repojacking Tactics Uncovered on PyPI
Security researchers have identified a concerning uptick in malicious activities infiltrating open-source platforms and code repositories. This trend encompasses a wide...
LockBit Takedown: What You Need to Know about Operation Cronos
Operation Cronos, the global law enforcement operation that took down LockBit, one of the world’s most harmful ransomware groups, is...
Fifth of British Kids Have Broken the Law Online
British parents and teachers have been urged to educate children on the dangers of low-level cybercrime, after a new study revealed...
Israeli Aircraft Survive “Cyber-Hijacking” Attempts
Two flights bound for Israel over the past week have suffered attempts to hijack their communications and divert the aircraft,...
Fake Tokens Exploit BRICS Investment Hype
A rising trend in cryptocurrency counterfeiting has been identified by security researchers, particularly targeting Fortune 100 companies. According to a report...
Anatsa Banking Trojan Resurfaces, Targets European Banks
The Anatsa banking Trojan campaign has been observed increasingly targeting European banks, according to new data by ThreatFabric researchers.Since its...
Ukrainian Faces Decades in Prison for Leading Prolific Malware Campaigns
A Ukrainian national has pleaded guilty leading two prolific malware schemes and is facing up to 40 years imprisonment.The US...
EU Launches Investigation Into TikTok Over Child Protection and Privacy Concerns
The EU has opened an investigation into TikTok over concerns around the protection of minors, advertising policy and privacy.The European...
Weekly Cyber Security Tip: Mastering Security Assessment and Testing
In today’s digitally-driven landscape, cyber security is not merely an optional aspect but a dire need. A sure-shot way to...
PDF Malware on the Rise, Used to Spread WikiLoader, Ursnif and DarkGate
PDF threats are on the rise with cybercriminals spreading malware, including WikiLoader, Ursnif and DarkGate, through PDFs, a new report...
Google Warns Unfair AI Rules Could Empower Hackers, Harming Defense
Google has called for a balanced regulatory approach to AI in order to avoid a future where attackers can innovate...
Hackers Exploit EU Agenda in Spear Phishing Campaigns
Organizations based in the EU are being targeted by spear phishing campaigns leveraging EU political and diplomatic events, according to...
