Malware Gangs Partner Up in Double-Punch Security Threat
From TrickBot to Ryuk, more malware cybercriminal groups are putting their heads together when attacking businesses. Continue reading Malware Gangs Partner Up in Double-Punch Security Threat
Category Archives: Hacks
Malicious Mozilla Firefox Extension Allows Gmail Takeover
The malicious extension, FriarFox, snoops in on both Firefox and Gmail-related data. Continue reading Malicious Mozilla Firefox Extension Allows Gmail Takeover
Microsoft Lures Populate Half of Credential-Swiping Phishing Emails
As more organizations migrate to Office 365, cybercriminals are using Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft-themed phishing lures to swipe user credentials. Continue reading Microsoft Lures Populate Half of Credential-Swiping Phishing Emails
Daycare Webcam Service Exposes 12,000 User Accounts
NurseryCam suspends service across 40 daycare centers until a security fix is in place. Continue reading Daycare Webcam Service Exposes 12,000 User Accounts
TDoS Attacks Take Aim at Emergency First-Responder Services
The FBI has warned that telephony denial-of-service attacks are taking aim at emergency dispatch centers, which could make it impossible to call for police, fire or ambulance services. Continue reading TDoS Attacks Take Aim at Emergency First-Responder Services
Chinese Hackers Hijacked NSA-Linked Hacking Tool: Report
APT31, a Chinese-affiliated threat group, copied a Microsoft Windows exploit previously used by the Equation Group, said researchers. Continue reading Chinese Hackers Hijacked NSA-Linked Hacking Tool: Report
Accellion FTA Zero-Day Attacks Show Ties to Clop Ransomware, FIN11
The threat actors stole data and used Clop’s leaks site to demand money in an extortion scheme, though no ransomware was deployed. Continue reading Accellion FTA Zero-Day Attacks Show Ties to Clop Ransomware, FIN11
Microsoft: SolarWinds Attackers Downloaded Azure, Exchange Code
However, internal products and systems were not leveraged to attack others during the massive supply-chain incident, the tech giant said upon completion of its Solorigate investigation. Continue reading Microsoft: SolarWinds Attackers Downloaded Azure, Exchange Code
Cybercriminal Enterprise ‘Ringleaders’ Stole $55M Via COVID-19 Fraud, Romance Scams
The Department of Justice (DoJ) cracked down on a Ghana-based cybercriminal enterprise behind a slew of romance scams, COVID-19 fraud attacks and business email compromise schemes since 2013. Continue reading Cybercriminal Enterprise ‘Ringleaders’ Stole $55M Via COVID-19 Fraud, Romance Scams
Kia Motors Hit With $20M Ransomware Attack – Report
So far, Kia Motors America has publicly acknowledged an “extended system outage,” but ransomware gang DoppelPaymer claimed it has locked down the company’s files in a cyberattack that includes a $20 million ransom demand. That $20 mil… Continue reading Kia Motors Hit With $20M Ransomware Attack – Report