Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023

Network attacks (IPS detections) have remained relatively flat over the last three quarters, technically down a bit more than 3%, according to WatchGuard. “Organisations need to pay more active, ongoing attention to the existing security solutions and …

China-Linked Spyware Found in Google Play Store Apps, 2m Downloads

By Waqas
Mobile security solutions provider Pradeo’s security researchers have shared details of the spyware they discovered hiding on the…
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S3 Ep142: Putting the X in X-Ops

How to get all your corporate “Ops” teams working together, with cybersecurity correctness as a guiding light.

Critical RCE Bugs Expose Hundreds of Solar Power Stations

Recently, cybersecurity researchers at VulnCheck revealed that hundreds of internet-exposed SolarView systems on Shodan have been patched against a critical command injection vulnerability. Experts indicated that both the Mirai botnet hackers and inexp…

RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware employed in attacks in the wild

RedEnergy is a sophisticated stealer-as-a-ransomware that was employed in attacks targeting energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers discovered a new Stealer-as-a-Ransomware named RedEnergy used in attacks against energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors. The malware allows operators to steal information from various browsers, it also supports ransomware capabilities. […]

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SmugX: Chinese Hackers Targeting Embassies in Europe

By Deeba Ahmed
The researchers believe that the SmugX attack is an extension of a previously discovered campaign linked to Mustang Panda.
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The Port of Nagoya, the largest Japanese port, suffered a ransomware attack

The Port of Nagoya, the largest port in Japan, suffered a ransomware attack that severely impacted its operations. The Port of Nagoya, in the Ise Bay, is the largest and busiest trading port in Japan, accounting for about 10% of the total trade value of Japan. Notably, this port is the largest exporter of cars […]

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Hackers use Malicious QR Codes to Retrieve Employee Credentials

Hackers use Malicious QR Codes to Retrieve Employee Credentials. Sophisticated technology has been overwritten by simple technologies like QR replacing Barcodes. QR (Quick Response) has been playing a major role in the current generation, which provide…