THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 18 – Nov 24)
Nov 25, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Critical Updates
We hear terms like "state-sponsored attacks" and "critical vulnerabilities" all the time, but what's really going on behind those words? This week's cybersecurity...
Microsoft, Meta, and DOJ Disrupt Global Cybercrime and Fraudulent Networks
Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) have announced independent actions to tackle cybercrime and disrupt services that enable scams, fraud, and phishing attacks.
To that end,...
Warning: VMware vCenter and Kemp LoadMaster Flaws Under Active Exploitation
Nov 19, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Data Security
Now-patched security flaws impacting Progress Kemp LoadMaster and VMware vCenter Server have come under active exploitation in the wild, it has emerged.
The U.S....
New ‘Helldown’ Ransomware Variant Expands Attacks to VMware and Linux Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a Linux variant of a relatively new ransomware strain called Helldown, suggesting that the threat actors are broadening their attack focus.
"Helldown deploys Windows...
New Stealthy BabbleLoader Malware Spotted Delivering WhiteSnake and Meduza Stealers
Nov 18, 2024Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Ransomware
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new stealthy malware loader called BabbleLoader that has been observed in the wild delivering information stealer...
5 BCDR Oversights That Leave You Exposed to Ransomware
Ransomware isn't just a buzzword; it's one of the most dreaded challenges businesses face in this increasingly digitized world. Ransomware attacks are not only increasing in frequency but also...
Free Decryptor Released for BitLocker-Based ShrinkLocker Ransomware Victims
Romanian cybersecurity company Bitdefender has released a free decryptor to help victims recover data encrypted using the ShrinkLocker ransomware.
The decryptor is the result of a comprehensive analysis of ShrinkLocker's...
New Ymir Ransomware Exploits Memory for Stealthy Attacks; Targets Corporate Networks
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new ransomware family called Ymir that was deployed in an attack two days after systems were compromised by a stealer malware called RustyStealer.
"Ymir ransomware...
CISA Alerts to Active Exploitation of Critical Palo Alto Networks Vulnerability
Nov 08, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a now-patched critical security flaw impacting Palo Alto Networks Expedition to its...
INTERPOL Disrupts Over 22,000 Malicious Servers in Global Crackdown on Cybercrime
Nov 06, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Threat / Cybercrime
INTERPOL on Tuesday said it took down more than 22,000 malicious servers linked to various cyber threats as part of a global operation.
Dubbed...
