Latest Cybersecurity News and Articles

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Balada Injector Targets Unpatched tagDiv Plugin, Themes on WordPress Sites

The Balada Injector gang is actively exploiting vulnerabilities in tagDiv premium themes, such as the recently disclosed Unauthenticated Stored XSS vulnerability, to inject malware into websites.

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CISA Reverses Course on Malicious Exploitation of Video Conferencing Device Flaws

The Meeting Owl vulnerabilities, discovered by researchers at Modzero, include encryption flaws, hardcoded credentials, and authentication issues, which could potentially allow attackers to take control of the device.

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Cybercrime Gangs Now Deploying Ransomware Within 24 Hours of Hacking Victims

The median dwell time, or the time between initial access and deployment of ransomware, has significantly decreased from 4.5 days to as little as five hours, indicating cybercriminals' desire for lower detection risk, as per a Secureworks report.

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Update: Exploits Released for Linux Flaw Giving Root Access on Major Distros

Proof-of-concept exploits for this vulnerability have already been published, posing a significant threat to systems running the latest releases of popular Linux platforms.

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Data of 900 Hongkongers Exposed in Hacking Attack Against WhatsApp Accounts

The data breach involved impersonation tactics and phishing traps on instant messaging platforms, highlighting the importance of verifying URLs and avoiding unknown sources.

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MGM Resorts Says Ransomware Hack Cost $110 Million

MGM Resorts said costs from a disruptive ransomware hack has exceeded $110 million, including $10 million in one-time consulting cleanup fees. The post MGM Resorts Says Ransomware Hack Cost $110 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Florida Court Pauses Many Proceedings Following Cyberattack

The attack highlights the ongoing vulnerability of courts in the US to various types of cyber threats, including ransomware campaigns, data leaks, and distributed denial-of-service attacks.

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Chinese Hackers Target Semiconductor Firms in East Asia with Cobalt Strike

Semiconductor companies in East Asia are being targeted by a China-linked threat actor using a backdoor called HyperBro to deploy Cobalt Strike beacons. The attack chain includes the use of social engineering techniques, such as decoy PDF documents.

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Jeremy Rahn hired as Director of Data Governance, IT and Security Operations Team at DataDelivers

Jeremy Rahn was hired as Director of Data Governance, IT and Security Operations Team at DataDelivers. Rahn has 15 years of cybersecurity experience.

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North Korea's Lazarus Group Launders $900 Million in Cryptocurrency

As much as $7 billion in cryptocurrency has been illicitly laundered through cross-chain crime, with the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group linked to the theft of roughly $900 million of those proceeds between July 2022 and July of this year. "As traditional entities such as mixers continue to be subject to seizures and sanctions scrutiny, the crypto crime displacement to chain- or asset-hopping

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Android Devices With Backdoored Firmware Found in US Schools

A global cybercriminal operation called BadBox has infected the firmware of more than 70,000 Android smartphones, CTV boxes, and tablets with the Triada malware. The post Android Devices With Backdoored Firmware Found in US Schools appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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DNA Testing Service 23andMe Investigating Theft of User Data

The data obtained by the attacker may include personal information, genetic ancestry results, and potential relatives' details of 23andMe customers who opted-in to the "DNA Relatives" service.

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Human-Operated Ransomware Attacks Tripled Over Past Year: Report

According to Microsoft, ransomware gangs are evolving their tactics, with an increase in data exfiltration attacks and the targeting of smaller organizations and less well-known software.

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Canadian organizations unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats

A new survey reveals that Canadian organizations are unprepared to handle and recover from new cyber threats including artificial intelligence.

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TA505 Hacker Group Deploys Sneaky RMS Tool in Phishing Campaign

The attackers are using a Remote Management System (RMS) executable to trick victims into downloading malware disguised as banned applications like ExpressVPN, WeChat, and Skype.

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Data Breach at Melbourne’s Royal Women’s Hospital Puts Patient Information at Risk

The Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne has experienced a data breach, potentially compromising the personal information of 192 patients. The breach occurred when cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to a staff member's private email account.

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Qakbot-Affiliated Actors Distribute Ransom Knight Malware Despite Infrastructure Takedown

Qakbot malware operators have continued their malicious activities, distributing Ransom Knight ransomware and the Remcos backdoor via phishing emails, despite the recent infrastructure takedown.

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Study: 37% intimidated, 39% frustrated with online security

A new survey reveals 39% of participants express frustration and 37% feel intimidated by the process of staying secure online.

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Microsoft Releases New Report on Cybercrime, State-Sponsored Cyber Operations

US, Ukraine, and Israel remain the most heavily attacked by cyberespionage and cybercrime threat actors, Microsoft says. The post Microsoft Releases New Report on Cybercrime, State-Sponsored Cyber Operations appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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GoldDigger: New Android Trojan Targeting Dozens of Vietnamese Banks

Researchers have discovered a new Android Trojan called GoldDigger that can primarily target users of over 50 Vietnamese banking apps, as well as e-wallets and crypto-wallets. GoldDigger's reach may extend beyond Vietnam. Countering them demands client-side fraud protection solutions that emphasize real-time protection, adaptability, and a focus on behavioral indicators.