Cactus Ransomware Attacks – Microsoft Alerts
Microsoft has raised the alarm about a growing wave of ransomware attacks utilizing malvertising tactics to spread Cactus ransomware. The sophisticated malware campaign hinges on deploying DanaBot as an initial…
23andMe Data Leak Exposes Nearly 7 Million Users’ Sensitive Data
Nearly 7 million clients of a genetic testing and biotechnology company 23andMe fell victim to a data leak in October. Hackers got unauthorized access and extracted profile data, affecting a…
Outlook Vulnerability Exploited by Russian Hackers
A vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook is under active exploitation – that is the worrying notification from Microsoft. World largest software developer warns about Russian state-sponsored hackers using this breach to…
Qilin Ransomware Focuses on VMware ESXi Servers
In a disturbing development, security researchers have uncovered a Linux version of the Qilin ransomware gang's encryptor, specifically tailored to target VMware ESXi servers. This encryptor is one of the…
Google Addresses Zero-Day Vulnerability in Chrome
In a recent security alert, Google has addressed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Chrome browser and ChromeOS software, urging users to update to the latest version (119.0.6045.199). The flaw,…
Tipalti, Roblox and Twitch Hacked by ALPHV/BlackCat
On December 3, 2023, ALPHV ransomware gang claimed hacking into a fintech software provider Tipalti, Roblox and Twitch, its clients. The approach, however, appears to be unusual, as the gang…
SugarGh0st RAT Targets Uzbekistan and South Korea
A new malicious campaign employs SugarGh0st RAT to target government agencies. Artifacts in the decoy documents hint at a potential Chinese-speaking actor. SugarGh0st Uses Spear Phishing to Attack Governments Researchers…
What is Sextortion? Explanation, Signs & Ways to Avoid
Sextortion is a specific email phishing tactic that was around for quite some time. Over the last few years though its popularity skyrocketed, and some novice technologies make me concerned…
Dollar Tree Data Breach Impacting 2 Million People
Discount retailer Dollar Tree was hit by a data breach when third-party service provider Zeroed-In Technologies fell victim, affecting almost 2 million customers. It may probably be the biggest indirect…
BLUFFS Bluetooth Vulnerability Threatens Billions of Devices
Eurecom has uncovered a series of exploits named "BLUFFS", posing a significant threat to the security of Bluetooth sessions. These attacks exploit two previously unknown flaws in the Bluetooth standard,…
Okta Hack Exposes Data of All Support Customers
Back in mid-October 2023 Okta, one of the world’s largest identity providers, suffered a data breach. Security vulnerabilities in its support system allowed hackers to access one of the support…
Henry Schein was hacked twice by BlackCat ransomware
Henry Schein Global, a healthcare solutions provider, faced a persistent cybersecurity nightmare. The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang is launching a second wave of attacks, claiming to have re-encrypted files after stalled…