Repository Accounts and Administrators
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Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends
- November 18, 2023
Friday Squid Blogging: Unpatched Vulnerabilities in the Squid Caching Proxy
In a rare squid/security post, here’s an article about unpatched vulnerabilities in the Squid caching proxy. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Read my blog posting guidelines here.
Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends
- November 18, 2023
8Base Group Deploying New Phobos Ransomware Variant via SmokeLoader
The threat actors behind the 8Base ransomware are leveraging a variant of the Phobos ransomware to conduct their financially motivated attacks. The findings come from Cisco Talos, which has recorded an increase in activity carried out by the cybercriminals. “Most of the group’s Phobos variants are distributed by SmokeLoader, a backdoor trojan,” security researcher Guilherme […]
Cyber News
- November 18, 2023
Russian Cyber Espionage Group Deploys LitterDrifter USB Worm in Targeted Attacks
Russian cyber espionage actors affiliated with the Federal Security Service (FSB) have been observed using a USB propagating worm called LitterDrifter in attacks targeting Ukrainian entities. Check Point, which detailed Gamaredon’s (aka Aqua Blizzard, Iron Tilden, Primitive Bear, Shuckworm, and Winterflounder) latest tactics, branded the group as engaging in large-scale campaigns that are followed by […]
Cyber NewsHow CMMC Compliance Can Help Keep Your Company Secure
How CMMC Compliance Can Help Keep Your Company Secure In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is not just an optional add-on but an imperative component of a company’s operation. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the need for stringent cybersecurity measures cannot be overstressed. This brings us to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), a […]
CMMC ComplianceFriday Squid Blogging: Unpatched Vulnerabilities in the Squid Caching Proxy
In a rare squid/security post, here’s an article about unpatched vulnerabilities in the Squid caching proxy. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Read my blog posting guidelines here.
Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends
- November 17, 2023
Friday Squid Blogging: Unpatched Vulnerabilities in the Squid Caching Proxy
In a rare squid/security post, here’s an article about unpatched vulnerabilities in the Squid caching proxy. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Read my blog posting guidelines here. Tags: computer security, patching, proxies, squid, vulnerabilities, web Sidebar photo of […]
Cyber NewsRansomware Gang Files SEC Complaint
A ransomware gang, annoyed at not being paid, filed an SEC complaint against its victim for not disclosing its security breach within the required four days. This is over the top, but is just another example of the extreme pressure ransomware gangs put on companies after seizing their data. Gangs are now going through the […]
Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends
- November 17, 2023
Actions to Take to Defeat Initial Access Brokers
Initial access brokers (IAB) are often difficult to track. This Tech Tip spells out some countermeasures enterprises need to defend against stolen credentials.
Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends