Cyber lessons, and priorities for the UK’s new government
The digital and cyber security landscape in the UK is set to undergo significant evolution with the transition to a new government under Keir Starmer…
Author: Cybernoz
Mirai Botnet Attacking Apache OFBiz Directory Traversal Vulnerability
The notorious Mirai botnet has been observed exploiting a recently disclosed directory traversal vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This Java-based framework, supported by the Apache Foundation,…
How it Impacts Cybersecurity Law
Aug 05, 2024The Hacker NewsCybersecurity Law / Data Privacy The Loper Bright decision has yielded impactful results: the Supreme Court has overturned forty years of…
Leaked Wallpaper Exploit Let Attackers Escalate Privilege on Windows Systems
A critical security flaw in Windows’ wallpaper handling mechanism has been uncovered. It allows attackers to gain system-level privileges on affected machines. Security researcher Andrea…
Hackers Infect Windows With Backdoor Malware Via “Car For Sale” Ad
Fighting Ursa, a Russian APT, has employed a car sales phishing lure to distribute the HeadLace backdoor malware targeting diplomats since March 2024. This strategy…
Chinese hackers compromised an ISP to deliver malicious software updates
APT StormBamboo compromised a undisclosed internet service provider (ISP) to poison DNS queries and thus deliver malware to target organizations, Volexity researchers have shared. Malware…
UK Privacy Watchdog Targets Social Media For Children’s Privacy Violations
British regulators are demanding that 11 social media and video-sharing platforms bolster their protections for children’s privacy. The move follows a comprehensive review of 34…
APT41 Attacking Research Institute with ShadowPad & Cobalt Strike
Cisco Talos has unearthed a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign targeting a Taiwanese government-affiliated research institute. The attack, attributed to the notorious Chinese hacking group APT41, involved…
How Project 2025 Would Put US Elections at Risk
If anything, the military has impinged on CISA’s territory—not the other way around—out of exasperation with the civilian agency’s constrained resources, says Montgomery, a retired…
Researchers Details How Hackers Can Steal Passwords via HDMI Cables
Security researchers have found a new way for hackers to steal sensitive information like passwords by eavesdropping on HDMI cables. This is a worrying development…
Enhancing Incident Response Readiness with Wazuh
Incident response is a structured approach to managing and addressing security breaches or cyber-attacks. Security teams must overcome challenges such as timely detection, comprehensive data…
Keytronic Takes $15 Million Hit From Ransomware Attack
Electronics manufacturing services firm Keytronic has revealed that a recent ransomware attack has resulted in additional expenses and lost revenue totaling over $15 million. The…