China-linked LapDogs Campaign Drops ShortLeash Backdoor with Fake Certs

ShortLeash backdoor, used in the China-linked LapDogs campaign since 2023, enables stealth access, persistence, and data theft via compromised SOHO routers and fake certs. Continue reading China-linked LapDogs Campaign Drops ShortLeash Backdoor with Fake Certs→

Zyxel Devices Hit by Active Exploits Targeting CVE-2023-28771 Vulnerability

Zyxel users beware: A critical remote code execution flaw (CVE-2023-28771) in Zyxel devices is under active exploitation by a Mirai-like botnet. GreyNoise observed a surge on June 16, targeting devices globally. Continue reading Zyxel Devices Hit by Active Exploits Targeting CVE-2023-28771 Vulnerability→

Report Warns of Sophisticated DDoS Campaigns Crippling Global Banks

A new FS-ISAC and Akamai report warns that sophisticated DDoS attacks are severely impacting the global financial sector, leading to multi-day outages. Learn about these evolving threats and how institutions can strengthen defences. Continue reading Report Warns of Sophisticated DDoS Campaigns Crippling Global Banks→

Violence-as-a-Service: Encrypted Apps Used in Recruiting Teens as Hitmen

European police, led by Denmark and Sweden, are arresting individuals in a crackdown on violence-as-a-service, where criminal groups recruit teenagers online for contract killings. Learn about Europol’s OTF GRIMM task force and how they’re fighting thi… Continue reading Violence-as-a-Service: Encrypted Apps Used in Recruiting Teens as Hitmen→

New Detection Method Uses Hackers’ Own Jitter Patterns Against Them

A new detection method from Varonis Threat Labs turns hackers’ sneaky random patterns into a way to catch hidden cyberattacks. Learn about Jitter-Trap and how it boosts cybersecurity defenses. Continue reading New Detection Method Uses Hackers’ Own Jitter Patterns Against Them→

Hackers Use Social Engineering to Target Expert on Russian Operations

Citizen Lab and Google uncovered a new, sophisticated cyberattack linked to Russian state actors that exploits App-Specific Passwords, bypassing Multi-Factor Authentication. Discover how to protect yourself from these evolving threats. Continue reading Hackers Use Social Engineering to Target Expert on Russian Operations→