Category: security
Azure and Google domains hacked to spread disinformation
Cybercriminals have found a new and creative way to push unwanted advertising, malware, and spam, onto netizens, employing Google, Azure, OVH, and other similar services, along with abusing legitimate features designed to improve the user experience. Researchers from BleepingComputer reported the campaign begins with countless websites hosted on cloud services…
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This critical SolarWinds bug is already being exploited, so patch now
A critical vulnerability plaguing a SolarWinds product is being actively exploited to remotely run malicious code on flawed servers. Since the patch is available, users are advised to apply it immediately and thus secure their endpoints. It was recently reported SolarWinds’ Web Help Desk has a Java deserialization security vulnerability,…
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A bank wire transfer scam cost this company millions — here’s how you can stay safe
Orion S.A., a global supplier of carbon black (a solid form of carbon), has revealed it fell victim to a sophisticated scam and ended up transferring $60 million to accounts belonging to the scammers. The company confirmed the fiasco in a 8-K form filed with the US Securities and Exchange…
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You really need to stop using work laptops for personal use — here’s why
New research has revealed an overwhelming majority (90%) of workers use their company-provided laptops for personal activities, potentially posing a serious cybersecurity risk. The study by ESET highlighted a substantial portion of employees also engage in risky activities using their business hardware, including viewing adult content, gambling, accessing the dark…
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Crypto-linked cybercrime saw another record year as ransomware risk rises
Ransomware operators are on their way to break another record this year, if crypto inflows are any indication, new research has claimed. A report from Chainalysis says in the first half of 2024, crypto inflows reached $460 million – up from $449 million 12 months ago, representing a 2% increase…
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Cybercriminals launch new malware that can completely wipe out your antivirus
Cybercriminals have been spotted using a new piece of malware designed to completely wipe out any antivirus programs the victim might have installed on their endpoint and infect them with ransomware. Researchers from Sophos have reported encountering a new utility tool designed to kill EDRs (Endpoint Detection and Response), which…
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