Biden Races to Shore Up Power Grid Against Hacks
A 100-day race to boost cybersecurity will rely on incentives rather than regulation, the White House said. Source: Threatpost.com
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Attackers Target ProxyLogon Exploit to Install Cryptojacker
Threat actors targeted compromised Exchange servers to host malicious Monero cryptominer in an “unusual attack,” Sophos researchers discovered. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingRansomware Attack Creates Cheese Shortages in Netherlands
Not a Gouda situation: An attack on a logistics firm is suspected to be related to Microsoft Exchange server flaw. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingNew Malicious Document Builder Named “EtterSilent” Used by Top Hackers Groups
A new hacking tool for carrying out email attacks has been promoted by the threat actors on hacker forums since at least the middle of last year. According to the advertisements placed and promoted on the hacker forums, its use accommodates to effectively bypass Windows Defender, Windows AMSI (Antimalware Scan Interface) and security filters of […]
Continue ReadingCrossing the Line: When Cyberattacks Become Acts of War
Saryu Nayyar, CEO at Gurucul, discusses the new Cold War and the potential for a cyberattack to prompt military action. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingChinese Hackers Selling Intimate Stolen Camera Footage
A massive operation offers access to hacked camera feeds in bedrooms and at hotels. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingConti Gang Demands $40M Ransom from Florida School District
New details of negotiation between attackers and officials from Broward County Public Schools emerge after a ransomware attack early last month. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingSpy Operations Target Vietnam with Sophisticated RAT
Researchers said the FoundCore malware represents a big step forward when it comes to evasion. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingHow To Defend the Extended Network Against Web Risks
Aamir Lakhani, cybersecurity researcher for Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, discusses criminals flocking to web server and browser attacks, and what to do about it. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue Reading15 Cybersecurity Pitfalls and Fixes for SMBs
In this roundtable, security experts focus on smaller businesses offer real-world advice for actionable ways to shore up defenses using fewer resources. Source: Threatpost.com
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