Collaborate Disseminate
A new version of the Mount Locker crypto-ransomware strain is specifically targeting victims’ TurboTax files. As reported by Bleeping Computer, Advanced Intel’s Vitali Kremez came across a new Mount Locker sample that specifically sought out files used… Continue reading New Mount Locker Ransomware Version Targeting TurboTax Files
So, you’re a ransomware gang and you want to ensure that you have caught the attention of your latest corporate victim. You could simply drop your ransom note onto the desktop of infected computers, informing the firm that their files have been encrypt… Continue reading Egregor Ransomware Attack Hijacks Printers to Spit Out Ransom Notes
Malicious actors launched a phishing attack that’s using redirector websites with custom subdomains in order to evade detection. On November 16, Microsoft Security Intelligence tweeted out that it had spotted the phishing attack attempting to lure in r… Continue reading Phishers Using Redirector Sites with Custom Subdomains for Evasion
Security researchers found several clues linking the WebNavigator web browser to well-known search hijackers. A Chromium-based browser, WebNavigator promises users that it’ll simplify their web browsing experience by providing “quick access” to their b… Continue reading WebNavigator Browser Released by Well-Known Search Hijackers
One significant negative implication of technology’s continual evolution is proportional advancement in nefarious internet activities, particularly cyber attacks. The past few years have seen a rising sophistication in cyber attacks at levels never exp… Continue reading 3 Ways to Prepare Your Enterprise’s Data Security for a Future of Advanced Attacks
Zoom released new security features to help its users counter disruptive meeting intrusions, otherwise known as “Zoombombing.” Matt Nagel, security & privacy PR lead at the American communications technology company, announced in a blog post on Nov… Continue reading Zoom Releases New Security Features to Counter Zoombombing
The Lazarus group leveraged a supply chain attack to target users located in South Korea with custom malware. On November 16, ESET disclosed that the Lazarus group conducted its supply chain attack by abusing WIZVERA VeraPort. This application helps us… Continue reading Lazarus Group Used Supply Chain Attack to Target South Korean Users with Malware
As I had mentioned previously, this year, I’m going back to school. Not to take classes, but to teach a course at my alma mater, Fanshawe College. I did this about a decade ago and thought it was interesting, so I was excited to give it another go. Add… Continue reading Lessons from Teaching Cybersecurity: Week 7
The number of successful ransomware attacks on the education sector increased 388% in the third quarter of 2020. According to Emsisoft, the education sector reported 31 ransomware incidents in Q3 2020. That’s a 388% increase over the 8 incidents that o… Continue reading Successful Ransomware Attacks on Education Sector Grew 388% in Q3 2020
An undisclosed number of customers of outdoor clothing retailer The North Face have had their passwords reset by the company, following a credential-stuffing attack. The company has revealed that on October 9, 2020, it became aware that hackers had use… Continue reading The North Face resets passwords after credential-stuffing attack