LockBit Claims Richmont Graduate University Cyberattack
The notorious LockBit ransomware group has declared Richmont Graduate University as its latest victim, marking an alarming trend of cyber threats directed toward educational institutions.…
Month: December 2023
Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2023
The technology skills gap is still ongoing, with people not only lacking the technical skills needed for digital roles, but also some of the basic…
A cyberattack hit Australian healthcare provider St Vincent’s Health Australia
A cyberattack hit Australian healthcare provider St Vincent’s Health Australia Pierluigi Paganini December 27, 2023 St Vincent’s Health Australia, the largest Australian healthcare provider, suffered…
Yakult Australia confirms ‘cyber incident’ after 95 GB data leak
Yakult Australia, manufacturer of a probiotic milk drink, has confirmed experiencing a “cyber incident” in a statement to BleepingComputer. Both the company’s Australian and New Zealand…
How ransomware operators try to stay under the radar
An often heard remark is that when your security solution notices a ransomware attack, it’s already too late. There’s a lot of truth in that,…
New Sneaky Xamalicious Android Malware Hits Over 327,000 Devices
Dec 27, 2023NewsroomPrivacy / App Security A new Android backdoor has been discovered with potent capabilities to carry out a range of malicious actions on…
DDoS Attacks On Lithuanian Websites Amid Tank Repairs
NoName057, a notorious hacker group, has allegedly executed a series of DDoS attacks on Lithuanian websites. The threat actor revealed a list of eight targeted…
Remote encryption based ransomware attacks on rise
Over the past year, criminal organizations such as Alphv, LockBit, Akira, Black Basta, and Royal have increasingly engaged in remote encryption attacks. In these cyber…
Unmasking Identity Theft: Detection and Mitigation Strategies
In an increasingly digital world, the threat of identity theft looms large, making it imperative for individuals to be proactive in detecting potential breaches and…
Poorly Secured Linux SSH Servers Under Attack for Cryptocurrency Mining
Dec 27, 2023NewsroomMalware / Server Security Poorly secured Linux SSH servers are being targeted by bad actors to install port scanners and dictionary attack tools…
Proactive Response Saves The Day
Barracuda Networks recently encountered a challenge as it uncovered two zero-day vulnerabilities, specifically CVE-2023-7102 and CVE-2023-7101. These Barracuda vulnerabilities were intricately linked to the Spreadsheet::ParseExcel…
Data security and cost are key cloud adoption challenges for financial industry
91% of banks and insurance companies have now initiated their cloud journey, a significant increase from 2020, when only 37% of firms had embarked on…