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…
Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore Ransomware Attack Wiped Player Accounts
"Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore" fell victim to a ransomware attack last Friday. The attack hit 17,000 player accounts, wiping them – a yet unseen outcome of a ransomware attack. Ransomware…
Dharma Ransomware Criminals Captured in Ukraine, Europol Reports
On November 28, 2023, Europol claimed successful detainment of ransomware operators, particularly related to Dharma and Hive ransomware. The operation took place in 4 Ukrainian cities, and is most likely…
What is Catfishing? Explanation & Ways to Avoid
Catfishing appears to be the new-old approach in online phishing. While having less direct threat to the user, it may sometimes create even bigger problems, and inflict emotional damage. But…
InfectedSlurs Botnet Exploits Zero-Days to Spread Mirai Malware
The "InfectedSlurs Botnet," a sophisticated cyber threat, has been uncovered by the Akamai SIRT in a recent development. This malware campaign utilizes zero-day exploits to propagate the notorious Mirai malware,…
DarkGate and Pikabot Copy the QakBot Malware
According to researchers, the phishing campaign promoting the DarkGate and PikaBot malware is carried out by the authors or successors of the QBot Trojan (aka QakBot). Information security specialists believe…
Rude Stealer Targets Data from Gamer Platforms
A newly discovered Java-based stealer named Rude has emerged, encapsulated within a Java Archive (JAR) file. It employs a range of sophisticated functionalities and focuses on stealing sensitive data from…
Phobos Ransomware Mimics VX-Underground Researchers
A new version of Phobos ransomware claims to be developed by VX-Underground, a malware info sharing community. Hackers again disguise themselves as information security specialists, ruining their image. How funny…
Welltok Data Breach Exposes More Than 8 million Patients
Welltok, a healthcare Software as a Service (SaaS) provider, has reported unauthorized access to its MOVEit Transfer server, impacting the personal information of nearly 8.5 million patients in the United…
LitterDrifter – Russia’s USB Worm Targeting Ukrainian Entities
LitterDrifter USB worm, intricately linked to the notorious Gamaredon group and originating from Russia. It has set its sights on Ukrainian entities, adding a concerning layer to the already complex…
