New FortiOS bug used as zero-day to attack govt networks
Unknown attackers used zero-day exploits to abuse a new FortiOS bug patched this month in attacks targeting government and large organizations that have led to…
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CISA to warn critical infrastructure of ransomware-vulnerable devices
Today, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a new pilot program to help critical infrastructure entities protect their information systems from ransomware…
LA housing authority discloses data breach after ransomware attack
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) is warning of a “data security event” after the LockBit ransomware gang targeted the organization…
Kali Linux 2023.1 introduces ‘Purple’ distro for defensive security
Offensive Security has released Kali Linux 2023.1, the first version of 2023 and the project’s 10th anniversary, with a new distro called ‘Kali Purple,’ aimed…
Hackers steal $197 million in crypto in Euler Finance attack
Lending protocol Euler Finance was hit by a cryptocurrency flash loan attack on Sunday, with the threat actor stealing $197 million in multiple digital assets.…
Hands on with Windows 11’s new leaked File Explorer feature
Microsoft is working on a new XAML-based gallery view for Windows 11 File Explorer. This new Gallery option can be accessed via the right sidebar…
CASPER attack steals data using air-gapped computer’s internal speaker
Researchers at the School of Cyber Security at Korea University, Seoul, have presented a new covert channel attack named CASPER can leak data from air-gapped…
Medusa ransomware gang picks up steam as it targets companies worldwide
A ransomware operation known as Medusa has begun to pick up steam in 2023, targeting corporate victims worldwide with million-dollar ransom demands. The Medusa operation…
Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11 slow file copy issues over SMB
Microsoft has finally addressed a known issue causing significant performance hits when copying large files over SMB after installing the Windows 11 2022 update. The…
Staples-owned Essendant facing multi-day “outage,” orders frozen
Essendant, a wholesale distributor of stationary and office supplies, is experiencing a multi-day systems “outage” preventing customers and suppliers from placing and fulfilling online orders.…
Brazil seizing Flipper Zero shipments to prevent use in crime
The Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency is seizing incoming Flipper Zero purchases due to its alleged use in criminal activity, with purchasers stating that the government…
Clop ransomware gang begins extorting GoAnywhere zero-day victims
The Clop ransomware gang has begun extorting companies whose data was stolen using a zero-day vulnerability in the Fortra GoAnywhere MFT secure file-sharing solution. In…