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Important Reminders from the Most Recent Phishing Attacks
Cyber threat actors still rely on psychological manipulation in the form of convincing phishing emails just as much as they do technical hacks to hack into networks today. This article examines some of the lessons learned from recent phishing attacks and provides actionable suggestions to reduce the risk of phishing impacting your business. High-profile recent…
The notorious Seahorse gang connels using DNS CNAME records to con people into buying power.
Midjourney Savvy Seahorse, a threat actor, is using the domain name system’s CNAME DNS records to create a traffic distribution system that powers financial scam schemes. The threat actor targets victims by promoting fake investment platforms where they are duped into depositing money and entering sensitive personal information. These campaigns feature chatbots who talk to…
U. S. Healthcare Sector is Alerted to Targeted BlackCat Ransomware Attacks, according to the FBI.
The United States government is putting a stop to ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare industry that have recently risen, as recently as this month. The healthcare industry has been the most frequently impacted by the nearly 70 leaked victims since mid-December 2023, according to the government’s updated advisory. According to the ALPHV/BlackCat administrator, this is…
Using First-Party Data to Create a Privacy-Compliant Customer Data Platform ( CDP )
The Hacker NewsWebinar / Privacy on February 28, 2024 Data privacy is more important than ever for consumers in the modern era of the internet. Businesses are finding it difficult to use customer data to create personalized experiences while navigating a maze of privacy laws. The solution a customer data platform ( CDP ) that…
Registrars can halt domains resemble brand name
Registrars can now halt all domains that resemble brand names Registrars can now block people from registering tens of thousands of domain names that look like, are spelling variations of, or otherwise infringe on brand names. GlobalBlock, a solution already in use by leading registrars like GoDaddy Corporate Domains, 101domain, and MarkMonitor lets businesses pay a subscription fee…
How to Reverse Privileged Access Management and Identity Management: How to Superusers Need Super Protection
The Hacker NewsZero Trust / Cyber Threat on February 28, 2024 Traditional perimeter-based security has lost money and effectiveness. In consequence, limiting access with firewalls is more important than ensuring communications security between people, systems, and networks. Additionally, just a few superusers, who are typically one in every 200 users, are responsible for the majority…
IT Users Are Targeted by a Tax-themed Phishing Scam Using TerrorStealer Malware Spreading.
February 28, 2024 NewsroomPhishing Attack / Malware Mexican users have been the target of tax-related phishing swindles since at least November 2023 in order to distribute a previously undocumented Windows malware called TimbreStealer. The authors were described as skilled and as having previously used similar tactics, techniques, and procedures ( TTPs ) to distribute a…
Authorities Alert Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Users of APT28'’s MooBot Threat
February 28, 2024 Newsroom Firmware Security / Vulnerability In a new joint advisory, cybersecurity and intelligence organizations from the United States and other nations advise Ubiquiti EdgeRouter users to take precautions weeks after a botnet containing infected routers was foiled by law enforcement as part of a Dying Ember operation. A Russian-linked threat actor known…
According to Cencora, a pharmaceutical company, data was allegedly stolen during a cyberattack.
Cencora ( formerly AmerisourceBergen, or  ) Cencora, a pharmaceutical company, claims that cybercriminals hacked into corporate IT systems. Prior to becoming known as AmerisourceBergen, Cencora, a company specializing in pharmaceutical services, offers solutions for veterinarians ‘ offices, pharmacies, and animal healthcare.  , The business employs about 46, 000 people and generated$ 262.2 billion in revenue…
US hospitals are being warned about targeted BlackCat ransomware attacks by the FBI and CISA.
The FBI, CISA, and the US Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS) issued a warning about alleged targeted ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks today. The joint advisory issues a warning that” ALPHV Blackcat affiliates have been observed primarily aimed at the healthcare sector.” The BlackCat cybercrime gang’s activities since it first surfaced in November 2021…