Tag: security
Sumo Logic confirms data breach after AWS systems hit
Data analytics and security firm Sumo Logic has suffered a security breach, forcing it to lock down some parts of its system and urge users to rotate their API keys. According to a BleepingComputer report, the company confirmed the breach, saying it discovered evidence of unauthorized access on Friday, November…
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Lego fans told to change their passwords right now following serious cyberattack
BrickLink, a Lego-owned marketplace where users can buy and sell Lego parts, sets, and minifugures, has revealed it was recently a victim of a serious cyberattack. The company confirmed the news via its forums, where it explained that its security team was “actively managing” some limited suspicious activity since mid-October.…
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Budgets shrink as security pressure mounts
Despite knowing they’re falling behind in the cybersecurity race, many firms are allocating smaller portions of their IT budgets to security, new research has claimed. A report from Vanta based on a survey of 2,500 business leaders found two-thirds of UK businesses (66%) believe they should improve their security and…
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North Korean hackers are targeting Apple users with new macOS malware
Cybersecurity researchers from Jamf has discovered a new macOS malware designed and distributed by the North Korean threat actor BlueNoroff. ObjCShellz looks to execute shell commands sent from the attacker’s server, on compromised endpoints. While Jamf couldn’t uncover how the malware was being distributed, it says that the campaign “greatly…
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Even public libraries aren’t safe from ransomware, as Canada’s biggest is hit
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) was hit with ransomware late last month, which paralyzed parts of its network and shut down some services. In an announcement published on a temporary website hosted on Typepad (as the tpl.ca site was offline at the time), the organization confirmed the attack, saying it…
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Thousands of shortened domains registered to carry out cyberattacks and more
Cybersecurity researchers from Infoblox have uncovered a major link-shortening operation that was helping cybercriminals evade detection and deliver phishing and malware sites to their targets. They dubbed the operation Prolific Puma, and think it’s likely that multiple threat actors were involved in the operation’s work and expansion. As per the…
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