Hackers Weaponize SEC Disclosure Rules Against Corporate Targets
Ransomware group BlackCat/ALPHV files SEC complaint against its latest victim, putting an audacious new twist on cyber extortion tactics.
Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends
- November 18, 2023
- November 18, 2023
Ransomware gang files SEC complaint against company that refused to negotiate
The BlackCat ransomware gang has begun abusing upcoming US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cyber incident reporting rules to put pressure on organizations that refuse to negotiate ransom payments. The attackers filed an SEC complaint against one victim already, in a move that’s likely to become a common practice once the new regulations go into […]
Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends
- November 18, 2023
Repository Accounts and Administrators
ACM.390 Thinking about software development environments, permissions, complexity, and naming conventions Continue reading on Cloud Security »
Cyber News, Cyber Threat TrendsFriday 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 […]
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