Threat Actors Renting Out Compromised Routers
APT actors and cybercriminals both exploit proxy anonymization layers and VPN nodes to mask their malicious activities, while Pawn Storm, a well-known APT group, infiltrated…
Month: May 2024
Microsoft issues cyber threat alert to Google on Vulnerable Mobile Apps
Microsoft Security Analysis team recently alerted Google’s Android Security Research teams to a critical issue potentially affecting billions of Android app users. This vulnerability could…
Google Announces Passkeys Adopted by Over 400 Million Accounts
May 03, 2024NewsroomPasswordless / Encryption Google on Thursday announced that passkeys are being used by over 400 million Google accounts, authenticating users more than 1…
Dirty Stream Flaw Affecting Millions Of Android Downloads
Researchers have discovered that several popular Android applications in the Google Play Store with millions, even a billion downloads are susceptible to a path traversal-related…
Operation PANDORA Shutdown 12 Fake Call Centers that Steal
Operation PANDORA has successfully dismantled a network of 12 fraudulent call centers, dealing a significant blow to a sophisticated criminal enterprise that has stolen over…
Cisco IP Phone Vulnerability Let Attackers Trigger DoS Attack
Cisco has disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in its IP Phone firmware that could severely impact users by allowing unauthenticated, remote attackers to perform denial of service…
Essential programming languages to be learnt by Cybersecurity Professionals
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, proficiency in programming languages has be-come indispensable for professionals seeking to defend against digital threats effectively. Whether you’re securing…
LockBit Claims Cyberattack On Hooker Furniture
The LockBit ransomware group, known for its disruptive cyberattacks, is back in the spotlight by claiming a cyberattack on Hooker Furniture. The US-based Hooker Furniture…
Five Families Strike Again, Targeting Key UAE Entities
A threat actor group Stormous Ransomware, affiliated with the Five Families alliance, has claimed responsibility for alleged cyberattacks targeting several prominent UAE entities. The list…
New infosec products of the week: May 3, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Appdome, Cybersixgill, Proofpoint, Secure Code Warrior, Snyk, and Synopsys. Cybersixgill…
UniSuper points finger at Google Cloud for lengthy service outage – Cloud
UniSuper has attributed a three-day long outage of its online account services to an “isolated” issue with Google Cloud Platform. The industry superannuation fund said…
New “Goldoon” Botnet Hijacking D-Link Routers to for Other Attacks
Security researchers at FortiGuard Labs discovered a new botnet in April that exploits a weakness in D-Link devices. Dubbed “Goldoon,” this botnet has been observed…