Ransomware Volumes Hit Record Highs as 2021 Wears On
The second quarter of the year saw the highest volumes of ransomware attacks ever, with Ryuk leading the way. Continue reading Ransomware Volumes Hit Record Highs as 2021 Wears On
Author Archives: Tara Seals
FIN7’s Liquor Lure Compromises Law Firm with Backdoor
Using a lure relating to a lawsuit against the owner of Jack Daniels whiskey, the cybergang launched a campaign that may be bent on ransomware deployment. Continue reading FIN7’s Liquor Lure Compromises Law Firm with Backdoor
Kaseya Obtains Universal Decryptor for REvil Ransomware
The vendor will work with customers affected by the early July spate of ransomware attacks to unlock files; it’s unclear if the ransom was paid. Continue reading Kaseya Obtains Universal Decryptor for REvil Ransomware
Phish Swims Past Email Security With Milanote Pages
The “Evernote for creatives” is anchoring a rapidly spiking phishing campaign, evading SEGs with ease. Continue reading Phish Swims Past Email Security With Milanote Pages
Kubernetes Cloud Clusters Face Cyberattacks via Argo Workflows
Misconfigured permissions for Argo’s web-facing dashboard allow unauthenticated attackers to run code on Kubernetes targets, including cryptomining containers. Continue reading Kubernetes Cloud Clusters Face Cyberattacks via Argo Workflows
Researchers: NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware Should Spark Bans, Apple Accountability
Our roundtable of experts weighs in on implications for Apple and lawmakers in the wake of the bombshell report showing widespread surveillance of dissidents, journalists and others. Continue reading Researchers: NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware Should Spark Bans, Apple Accountability
16-Year-Old HP Printer-Driver Bug Impacts Millions of Windows Machines
The bug could allow cyberattackers to bypass security products, tamper with data and run code in kernel mode. Continue reading 16-Year-Old HP Printer-Driver Bug Impacts Millions of Windows Machines
MosaicLoader Malware Delivers Facebook Stealers, RATs
The newly documented code is a full-service malware-delivery threat that’s spreading indiscriminately globally through paid search ads. Continue reading MosaicLoader Malware Delivers Facebook Stealers, RATs
Unpatched iPhone Bug Allows Remote Device Takeover
A format-string bug believed to be a low-risk denial-of-service issue turns out to be much nastier than expected. Continue reading Unpatched iPhone Bug Allows Remote Device Takeover
Critical Juniper Bug Allows DoS, RCE Against Carrier Networks
Telecom providers, including wireless carriers, are at risk of disruption of network service if the bug in SBR Carrier is exploited. Continue reading Critical Juniper Bug Allows DoS, RCE Against Carrier Networks