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Cyber Security and Information Security News - Daily Updates !! Weekly Review

13/08


A New Jailbreak for John Deere Tractors Rides the Right-to-Repair Wave


A practical approach to building resilience with zero trust


Chinese Hackers Backdoored MiMi Chat App to Target Windows, Linux, macOS Users


Cisco Hacked: Ransomware Gang Claims It Has 2.8GB Of Data


Cybercrime more profitable than illegal drugs


Fighting back against rising rates of cybercrime


Google fined $60 million over Android location data collection


Hackers Using Google Sites and Microsoft Azure to Launch Crypto Phishing Campaigns


Microsoft is criticized by Eclypsium for bootloader security issues


Netskope Discovers Hackers Are Using Google Sites and Microsoft Azure to Steal Crypto


Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Alerts On Yanluowang Ransomware Threat, Urges Stronger Security


Novant warns patients of data breach; 1.3 million notification letters mailed


Once, Twice, Three Times A Ransomware Victim: Triple-Hacked In Just 2 Weeks


Potential data breach at iPay88 still under probe, says Bank Negara


Russian Hackers Are Escalating and Diversifying Their Attacks on Ukraine, Research Says


Security alert: Researcher gains root access to macOS using Zoom installer


SOVA malware adds ransomware feature to encrypt Android devices


The Chinese Roots of Hybrid Warfare


Toronto cannabis store owner loses 'thousands of dollars' after OCS cyberattack delays deliveries


Updated Android Trojan Features Ransomware Capabilities


WRDSB confirms employee information dating back to 1970 accessed during cyber incident


Your current cybersecurity approach creates systemic vulnerabilities


12/08


14 Emerging And Ongoing Cyberthreats Every Organization Needs To Be Aware Of


Accusoft Corporation Announces Data Breach


ACTS Retirement Services Faces Class Action over Data Breach


Airbnb, Shell, Walmart, Ray-Ban, and MORE: Top Scams and Phishing Schemes of the Week


Almost 2,000 data breaches reported for the first half of 2022


Anonymous poop gifting site hacked, customers exposed


Auto Parts Manufacturer Attacked by Three Different Ransomware in Two weeks


Behavioral Health Group informs 198K patients of data theft from December


Berkshire Partners LLC Announces Data Breach


Beware of crypto 'dusting' hacks; here's everything you need to know


Binance Recovers $450,000 Stolen in Curve Phishing Attack


Central Oregon hospital overpaid employees by $2 million. Now, it wants that money back


Chinese hackers backdoor chat app with new Linux, macOS malware


Cisco Patches High-Severity Vulnerability Affecting ASA and Firepower Solutions


Critical Infrastructure Attacks Remain a Major Threat, Top Security Writer Warns


Cuba ransomware now targeting critical infrastructure


Cyber incident forces Canadian manufacturer to suspend operations


Data security, surveillance practices to be examined by FTC


Eclypsium calls out Microsoft over bootloader security woes


Facebook’s In-app Browser on iOS Tracks ‘Anything You Do on Any Website’


FBI, CISA warn over ransomware gang that can make million dollar demands


Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warns About Increased Robotext Scams From Automated Smishing Attacks


Gastroenterology Consultants PA to settle data breach class-action suit


Hackers Put Sensitive Data of AKD Securities Up for Sale on Dark Web


Hackers Target School Systems To Get Private Data


Hanesbrands takes US$100m sales hit in ransomware attack


How to protect cybersecurity budgets


Hungria: Police arrest hackers suspected of stealing millions of forints


iPay88 data breach: Ministry to take immediate action, says Annuar Musa


K–12 Students Are Using Cyberattacks to Shut Down Schools


Lax Security Courts Liability, Says US CFPB


Lincolnshire Police has lost data or sent it to the wrong person more than 200 times


Living Innovations Reports Data Breach Stemming from Phishing Incident


Lowering Cyberinsurance Premiums with Managed Security Services


Malaysia central bank says investigation ongoing into potential data breach


Microsoft blocks UEFI bootloaders enabling Windows Secure Boot bypass


Morristown health center alerting customers to ransomware attack


Novel Ransomware Comes to the Sophisticated SOVA Android Banking Trojan


OneDrive, Fidelity Investment, and MORE – 3 Phishing Scams to Watch Out For


Oregon hospital is asking its employees to repay $2 million mistakenly paid in wages


Organizations would like the government to help with ransomware demand costs


Outrage as personal information of Kashmir University students and faculty is ‘hacked’ and sold online


Palo Alto Networks: New PAN-OS DDoS flaw exploited in attacks


Pixsy had a data breach; photographers, change your passwords now


Ransomware attack blamed for closure of all 7-Eleven stores in Denmark


Ransomware Attack Costs Hanesbrands $100 Million in Lost Sales


Ransomware is not going anywhere: Attacks are up 24%


Recovery From NHS Ransomware Attack May Take a Month


Researchers Uncover UEFI Secure Boot Bypass in 3 Microsoft Signed Boot Loaders


School's back, and so are scammers, NYS warns students


SolidBit Ransomware Group Recruiting New Affiliates on Dark Web


Southwest Airlines Email Phishing Scam Says ‘Congrats,’ Claims You’ve Received ‘Reward’


The Anatomy of Wiper Malware, Part 1: Common Techniques


Thousands of Mobile Apps Are Leaking Twitter API Keys, Could Be Used for Account Hijacking


Threat Actors Use Evernote-Themed Phishing Scheme to Attack Healthcare Organizations


Transparency is the key to managing cyber attacks: VCIA panel


Twilio: 125 customers affected by data breach, no passwords stolen


U.S. Government Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Conti Ransomware Gang


Warning over 'genuine looking' Royal Mail scam as thousands targeted


Waterloo public board confirms student database also accessed in cyberattack


Why Proactive Cybersecurity Is a Must in Today’s Sophisticated Threat Environment


Xiaomi Phones with MediaTek Chips Found Vulnerable to Forged Payments


Xiaomi phones with MediaTek chips vulnerable to forged payments


Your Macs Aren't as Secure as You Think


Zeppelin Ransomware Resurfaces with New Compromise, Encryption Tactics


11/08


79% of companies invest only in cybersecurity after hacking


Access to hacked corporate networks still strong but sales fall


Agriculture Sector in Danger of Cyber Threats


Android Banking Trojan SOVA Comes Back With New Features Including Ransomware


As the cost of cyber insurance rises, the number of organizations who can’t afford it is set to double


Atlas MedStaff LLC Confirms Recent Data Breach Following “Sophisticated Cyberattack”


Banks step up cybersecurity following iPay88 data breach


Black Hat at 25: Why Cybersecurity Is Going to Get Worse Before It Gets Better


Canadian recreational vehicle maker BRP, Ontario Cannabis Store dealing with cyber attacks


Cisco admits corporate network compromised by gang with links to Lapsus$


Cisco Confirms It's Been Hacked by Yanluowang Ransomware Gang


Cisco Hacked: Ransomware Gang Claims It Has 2.8GB Of Data


Cisco Talos confirms data breach after ransomware gang 'forces' incident disclosure


Conti Cybercrime Cartel Using 'BazarCall' Phishing Attacks as Initial Attack Vector


Countering Advanced Persistent Threats With Advanced Persistent Security


Criminals are hacking pharmacy accounts to steal THIS drug


Critical Flaws Disclosed in Device42 IT Asset Management Software


'Cybercrime is big-game hunting now ... you need to be prepared'


Don't be surprised if your organization suffers multiple cyberattacks


Don’t fall for this ‘fake’ Emirates Airlines free tickets contest — it’s another phishing scam!


Education sector most at risk of cyber attack


FBI: Zeppelin ransomware may encrypt devices multiple times in attacks


Fears for patient data after ransomware attack on NHS software supplier


Federal Trade Commission (FTC) begins first investigation into crypto industry over $196M data breach


Five cyber scams to avoid now


From Defending the Open Internet to Confronting the Reality of a Fragmented Cyberspace: Reflecting Upon Two CFR Reports on U.S. Goals in Cyberspace


German school hit by ransomware


Hackers are still using these old security flaws in Microsoft Office. Make sure you've patched them


Hackers Behind Cuba Ransomware Attacks Using New RAT Malware


Hackers issue 'ransom demands' to NHS IT supplier: Fears MILLIONS of confidential patient records could be leaked after major cyber attack


IOTW: Twilio suffers data breach following phishing attack


Kashmir University's Data Hacked, 1 Million Students' Data Allegedly Put on Sale


Lazarus subgroup expands attacks with new ransomware


Malaysian payment gateway platform iPay88 suffers data leak, card data may be compromised


Mobile Attacks Rise as Devices Become Essential to Productivity


MultiCare announces breach that could impact over 18,000 patients’ health data and records


New Mexico hospital breach compromised the healthcare data of 100K patients


NHS IT supplier held to ransom by hackers


Pentera Credential Exposure reveals compromised identity threats to internal and external attack surface


Quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report highlights growing use of shortcut files to deliver malware


Ransomware attacks on the rise: report


Ransomware potentially exposed 2,000 Ypsilanti-area utility customers’ bank information


Researchers Unveil More Details On How Hackers Are Installing Android’s Latest Spyware 'Dracarys'


SMS-Based Multi-Factor Authentication: What Could Go Wrong? Plenty


Starlink Successfully Hacked Using $25 Modchip


Swan Bitcoin Discloses Data Leak Due to Phishing Attack on Newsletter Provider


Tenant criticises Clarion Housing communication after cyber attack


The Use of Ethereum in Illegal Activities Rises for Many Criminals


Third-Party Mailing Error Exposes 37K SSNs at Sound Health and Wellness Trust


UK NHS service recovery may take a month after MSP ransomware attack


Web3 helps Taiwan secure information against cyberattacks


What is a Social Engineering Attack?


Which malware delivery techniques are currently favored by attackers?


Why MFA Falls Short And What Can Be Done About It


Why SAP systems need to be brought into the cybersecurity fold


Zimbra auth bypass bug exploited to breach over 1,000 servers



10/08


36% of orgs expose insecure FTP protocol to the internet, and some still use Telnet


1,980 Data Breaches Were Reported in 2022 H1 and 60% Were the Result of Hacking


Amid reports of data breach, Kashmir University says data 'unmodified'


Anti-Vax Dating App Offers Up Admin Privileges


Automotive supplier breached by 3 ransomware gangs in 2 weeks


Chinese hackers attack govt ministries globally


Cisco fixes bug allowing RSA private key theft on ASA, FTD devices


Cisco hacked by Yanluowang ransomware gang, 2.8GB allegedly stolen


Cloudflare was the target of a sophisticated phishing attack. Here's why it didn't work


Conti extortion gangs behind surge of BazarCall phishing attacks


Cyber-criminals Shift From Macros to Shortcut Files to Hack Business PCs, HP Report


Dark Utilities C2 as a service tool leverages IPFS, targets several operating systems


DeathStalker's VileRAT Continues to Target Foreign and Crypto Exchanges


Emotet Tops List of July's Most Widely Used Malware


Exploit Activity Surges 150% in Q2 Thanks to Log4Shell


Greek Police Launch Investigation into Next Generation Fraudsters


Hacker uses new RAT malware in Cuba Ransomware attacks


Hackers Behind Twilio Breach Also Targeted Cloudflare Employees


Identity is the killer context: 4 ways to stay in control


Ireland: Cyber-attack concerns over DNA database security


Kashmir University: Personal data of over million students hacked, put on sale


Latest VMware threat report reveals truth about deepfakes


Malaysian PM's messaging accounts hacked as officials deny data breach crisis


Microsoft Patches ‘Dogwalk’ Zero-Day and 17 Critical Flaws


Personal data of 1 million students, employees of Kashmir University hacked, put on sale


Phishing attack abuses Microsoft Azure, Google Sites to steal crypto


Q2 2022 Threat Landscape: Ransomware Returns, Healthcare Hit


Research reveals hackers circulating spoof sites, fake apps


Surge in CVEs as Microsoft Fixes Exploited Zero Day Bugs


The Business of Hackers-for-Hire Threat Actors


The challenges of managing the modern external attack surface


This company didn't spot the flaw in their network. But three ransomware gangs did


Weekly Ransomware Attacks Taking a Toll on Security Pros


Why Zero Trust makes cyber sense in the post-pandemic era


09/08


5 key things we learned from CISOs of smaller enterprises survey


Automotive needs to address infotainment cyber security


Black Dragon Capital Launches International Cybersecurity Coalition


Check Point Research: Education sector experiencing more than double monthly attacks, compared to other industries


CrossCountry Announces Cyber Attack Simulation and Threat Assessment Offering


Cyber insurance getting harder to obtain


Cybersecurity Job Demand Will Put More Focus on Underrepresented People


Cyber syndicates are working with amateur attackers to target businesses


Cyber Threats at Organisation Level, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Framework: HPE India CTO Explains


Data Privacy and Cyber Security Law Firm Hourly Rate Report 2022: Rates by Senior Partner, Partner, Counsel, Senior Associate, Associate and Support Staff


Deep fake attacks and cyber extortion on the rise


Dissecting Google’s Titan M chip: Vulnerability research challenges


Firm to train youths on cybersecurity


How Microsoft VP Tom Burt protects individuals and governments from cyberattacks


How to build an organizational culture that is 'cybersecurity ready'


Is Your Data Secure?


LogoKit update: The phishing kit leveraging open redirect vulnerabilities


National Cybersecurity Authority launches ‘CyberIC’ in Saudi Arabia


NHS 111 service affected by cyber attack on computer system


Three ransomware gangs consecutively attacked the same network


Twilio confirms data breach after its employees got phished


Understanding your attack surface is key to recognizing what you are defending


08/08


7-Eleven stores in Denmark closed due to a cyberattack


AI based threat defense mechanisms can play a vital role in improving an organization’s security posture: Priya Kanduri, CTO, Cyber Security Services, Happiest Minds Technologies


API Security: A Complete Guide


Architecture firm Sheppard Robson suffers a ransomware attack; perpetrators unknown


Attackers abuse open redirects in Snapchat and Amex in phishing attacks


Aviation Cyber Security Market Trends 2022: Global Size, Growth, Segmentation and Competitive Analysis


BFSI sector adapting a dynamic cybersecurity stance


Buying Cyber Insurance Gets Trickier as Attacks Proliferate, Costs Rise


Chinese Hackers May Be Behind Attacks Targeting Eastern Europe and Afghanistan


Chinese hackers use new Windows malware to backdoor govt, defense orgs


Could criminalizing ransomware payments put a stop to the current crime wave?


Cyber attacks in the gaming sector up 167% in 12 months


Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations negatively impact patient care


Cyber attack on software supplier causes "major outage" across the NHS


Dark Utilities C2 service draws thousands of cyber criminals


Data Breach: Twitter confirms personal details of millions of account holders compromised


Data privacy regulation a top three challenge for IoT adopters


Deepfake attacks and cyber extortion are creating mounting risks


Email marketing firm hacked to steal crypto-focused mailing lists


Entrust cyber attack: Hackers accessed cyber security vendor's internal network


Growing cybercrime demands firm African response


Hackers Exploit Open Redirect Vulnerabilities to Conduct LogoKit Phishing Campaigns


Hackers take down UK emergency services system


Hackers Using SHARPEXT Browser Malware to Spy on Gmail and Aol Users


HowTo: Approach IoMT Security and Risk Management


Huawei, Ministry of Communications begin cyber security training Phase II


Iran: Israeli hackers down IRGC's news website


ISO/SAE 21434: Software certification for automotive cybersecurity


Kordamentha Appoints New Cybersecurity Executive Director


Meta Cracks Down on Cyber Espionage Operations in South Asia Abusing Facebook


Meta Takes Action Against Cyber Espionage Operations Targeting Facebook in South Asia


New Orchard Botnet Uses Bitcoin Founder's Account Info to Generate Malicious Domains


NHS Cyber-Attack Delays Ambulances


No More Ransom project helps more than 1.5 million people decrypt devices


North Korean hackers are using never-before-seen tools to hack Gmail


North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Job Seekers


Phishers Swim Around 2FA in Coinbase Account Heists


Phishing Scam increases by 234 percent in Africa


PM Ismail Sabri's personal Telegram account hacked; incident highlights cyber security issues in Malaysia


Ransomware in Rovagnati, Lockbit spreads all stolen data: data breach analysis


Researchers Uncover Classiscam Scam-as-a-Service Operations in Singapore


Spain's Radioactivity Alert Network disrupted in alarming insider attack


Stratus Red Team: Open-source tool for adversary emulation in the cloud


Survey software QuestionPro breached; 22m email addresses stolen by hacker


The metaverse faces more than 8 potential cyberthreats


Twilio discloses data breach after SMS phishing attack on employees


US sanctions crypto mixer Tornado Cash used by North Korean hackers


Zero-Day Bug Responsible for Massive Twitter Breach


What Black Hat USA 2022 attendees are concerned about


Wootton Upper School presented a £500,000 ransom note by the Hive ransomware group


Your cybersecurity staff are burned out - and many have thought about quitting


07/08


5 reasons why businesses should never use consumer-grade password managers


Ataque hacker contra o governo albanês partiu do Irã, indica empresa de cibersegurança


Check Your Cyberattack Response Steps Before It Becomes a Concern


Due To The Frequent Ransomware Attacks, The Downtime Cost Rises Up To $160 Billions In the USA


Fraudsters gain full access to bank account with cost of living scam


Gloucester residents able to vote again following cyber attack


GwisinLocker ransomware exclusively targets South Korea


Here are the software used by hackers to steal your passwords!


How to spot scam that every parent and grandparent needs to know about


Leaked image shows ransomware attack hit Linn-Mar School District


More than 100 Dutch dental practices closed for days due to cyber attack


NHS 111 delays could occur following computer system outage caused by cyber attack


North Korean hackers target crypto experts with fake Coinbase job offers


People warned over NHS 111 delays after cyber attack causes major outage


Phishing attacks in Oman surge by 192% in second quarter


Security Risk by Accepting Policy Exceptions


Serious cyberattack hits German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK)


Snapchat, Amex sites abused in Microsoft 365 phishing attacks


The CSIC is offline: X-ray of a ‘ransomware’, the cyberattack that everyone fears


The Importance of Vulnerability Analysis for Container Registries


Twitter Confirms Data Breach as 5.4M Accounts Sold on Hacker Forum


Validate Your Cybersecurity Skills On The Range

Why Software Updates and Patches Are Critical?