Threat landscape for industrial automation systems, Q1 2024

In this report Kaspersky ICS CERT shares statistics on threats blocked on ICS computers globally and in separate regions in Q1 2024: share of attacked computers, most affected industries, most common types of threats. Continue reading Threat landscape for industrial automation systems, Q1 2024

On the Zero-Day Market

New paper: “Zero Progress on Zero Days: How the Last Ten Years Created the Modern Spyware Market“:

Abstract: Spyware makes surveillance simple. The last ten years have seen a global market emerge for ready-made software that lets governments surveil their citizens and foreign adversaries alike and to do so more easily than when such work required tradecraft. The last ten years have also been marked by stark failures to control spyware and its precursors and components. This Article accounts for and critiques these failures, providing a socio-technical history since 2014, particularly focusing on the conversation about trade in zero-day vulnerabilities and exploits. Second, this Article applies lessons from these failures to guide regulatory efforts going forward. While recognizing that controlling this trade is difficult, I argue countries should focus on building and strengthening multilateral coalitions of the willing, rather than on strong-arming existing multilateral institutions into working on the problem. Individually, countries should focus on export controls and other sanctions that target specific bad actors, rather than focusing on restricting particular technologies. Last, I continue to call for transparency as a key part of oversight of domestic governments’ use of spyware and related components…

Continue reading On the Zero-Day Market

Hackers Sell Fake Pegasus Spyware on Clearnet and Dark Web

By Waqas
Be cautious! Hackers are selling fake Pegasus spyware source code, alerts CloudSEK. Learn how to protect yourself from…
This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers Sell Fake Pegasus Spyware on Clearnet and Dark Web
Continue reading Hackers Sell Fake Pegasus Spyware on Clearnet and Dark Web

Inside Poland’s groundbreaking effort to reckon with spyware abuses 

Poland was once a “dark spot” on spyware abuse, but a probe, victim notifications and more has made it a potential model for other nations.

The post Inside Poland’s groundbreaking effort to reckon with spyware abuses  appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading Inside Poland’s groundbreaking effort to reckon with spyware abuses 

ONCD report: ‘Fundamental transformation’ in cyber, tech drove 2023 risks

Evolving critical infrastructure risks, ransomware, supply chain exploitation, commercial spyware and AI were the top trends, the office reported.

The post ONCD report: ‘Fundamental transformation’ in cyber, tech drove 2023 risks appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading ONCD report: ‘Fundamental transformation’ in cyber, tech drove 2023 risks

Cuckoo Mac Malware Mimics Music Converter to Steals Passwords and Crypto

By Deeba Ahmed
Cuckoo malware targets macOS users, stealing passwords, browsing history, crypto wallet details & more. Disguised as a music converter, it poses a major security risk. Learn how to protect yourself from this sophisticated infosteale… Continue reading Cuckoo Mac Malware Mimics Music Converter to Steals Passwords and Crypto

Spain Reopens a Probe Into a Pegasus Spyware Case After a French Request to Work Together

The judge with Spain’s National Court said there is reason to believe that the new information provided by France can “allow the investigations to advance.”
The post Spain Reopens a Probe Into a Pegasus Spyware Case After a French Request to Work Toget… Continue reading Spain Reopens a Probe Into a Pegasus Spyware Case After a French Request to Work Together

iPhone Users in 92 Countries Targeted by Mercenary Spyware Attacks

By Deeba Ahmed
Apple has issued iPhone security alerts to 92 countries, stating that their devices have been targeted by a mercenary spyware attack, expressing high confidence in the warning.
This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: iPh… Continue reading iPhone Users in 92 Countries Targeted by Mercenary Spyware Attacks