Latest Cybersecurity News and Articles

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Earth Lusca Uses KTLVdoor Backdoor for Multiplatform Intrusion

The highly obfuscated KTLVdoor malware has versions for both Microsoft Windows and Linux, allowing attackers to perform tasks like file manipulation, command execution, and remote port scanning.

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Dutch Privacy Watchdog Fines Clearview AI $34 Million for ‘Illegal’ Database of Faces

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) fined Clearview AI $34 million for the illegal creation of a facial image database. If Clearview AI does not comply, an additional fine of up to $5.5 million will be imposed.

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Emansrepo Stealer: Multi-Vector Attack Chains

The Python-based infostealer collects user information, text files, PDF files, browser data, crypto wallets, game platforms, browser extensions, and cookies. The stolen data is sent via email to the attacker.

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Only 25% of organizations are prepared to manage a DDoS attack

A survey reveals IT and corporate leadership attitudes toward organizational security preparedness. 

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North Korean Hackers Targets Job Seekers with Fake FreeConference App

North Korean threat actors have leveraged a fake Windows video conferencing application impersonating FreeConference.com to backdoor developer systems as part of an ongoing financially-driven campaign dubbed Contagious Interview. The new attack wave, spotted by Singaporean company Group-IB in mid-August 2024, is yet another indication that the activity is also leveraging native installers for

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Ransomware Gangs Pummel Southeast Asia

According to telemetry data from Trend Micro, Ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia are on the rise in 2024, with major incidents in countries like Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Indonesia.

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VMware Fixed a Code Execution Flaw in Fusion Hypervisor

VMware has patched a high-severity code execution flaw in its Fusion hypervisor. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38811, is caused by an insecure environment variable.

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Complying with PCI DSS Requirements by 2025

The latest version 4.0.1 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has introduced key changes to address the evolving digital landscape. While some requirements are already in effect, others will come into play by April 2025.

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How Ransomware Groups Weaponize Stolen Data

Ransomware groups are increasingly weaponizing stolen data to pressure victims into paying. They analyze data to maximize damage and create opportunities for extortion, targeting business leaders and employees for blame.

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Google Confirms CVE-2024-32896 Exploited in the Wild, Releases Android Security Patch

Google has released its monthly security updates for the Android operating system to address a known security flaw that it said has come under active exploitation in the wild. The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-32896 (CVSS score: 7.8), relates to a case of privilege escalation in the Android Framework component. According to the description of the bug in the NIST National

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HHS Drops Appeal of Hospital Web Tracking Decision

The Biden administration has dropped its appeal of a court decision that rejected new regulations restricting hospitals' use of web-tracking tools. A Texas judge ruled the administration's efforts illegal in June.

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Hackers Hijack 22,000 Removed PyPI Packages, Spreading Malicious Code to Developers

A new supply chain attack technique targeting the Python Package Index (PyPI) registry has been exploited in the wild in an attempt to infiltrate downstream organizations. It has been codenamed Revival Hijack by software supply chain security firm JFrog, which said the attack method could be used to hijack 22,000 existing PyPI packages and result in "hundreds of thousands" of malicious package

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Damn Vulnerable UEFI: Simulate Real-world Firmware Attacks

DVUEFI was created to assist ethical hackers, security researchers, and firmware enthusiasts in beginning their journey into UEFI firmware security by providing examples to explore potential vulnerabilities.

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Sextortion Scams Now Include Photos of Your Home

A new twist on the old sextortion scam involves sending personalized emails with webcam footage of individuals and a photo of their home, obtained from online mapping applications.

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Three UK Men Convicted of Running Website Behind Fraud Calls During COVID-19 Lockdown

The mastermind behind the operation, Callum Picari, along with his accomplices Vijayasidhurshan Vijayanathan and Aza Siddeeque, were arrested by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers in March 2021.

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Security experts discuss CISA’s cyber incident reporting portal

CISA announced its Voluntary Cyber Incident Reporting portal is now live, and security leaders are sharing their insights. 

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There was a 56% increase in ransomware groups in H1 2024

There was a 56% increase in the number of active ransomware groups compared to H1 2023, reflecting a diversification of the ransomware landscape.

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Swan Bitcoin Alerts Users of Phishing Emails Carrying Fake Data Breach Notice

Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten has warned users about phishing emails targeting the platform's users. The scam involves fake "Data Breach Notice" emails, possibly linked to the Klaviyo and HubSpot data breaches in 2022.

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Zyxel Patches Critical OS Command Injection Flaw in Access Points and Routers

Zyxel has released software updates to address a critical security flaw impacting certain access point (AP) and security router versions that could result in the execution of unauthorized commands. Tracked as CVE-2024-7261 (CVSS score: 9.8), the vulnerability has been described as a case of operating system (OS) command injection. "The improper neutralization of special elements in the

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Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million for Alleged CAN-SPAM Act Violations

Hackers exploited a vulnerability in Verkada's customer support server, gaining access to the Command platform and extracting video footage and customer data. Another incident involved a hacker installing the Mirai botnet on Verkada's network server.