Abyss Locker Attacks Microsoft Windows and Linux Users
FortiGuard Labs has released a report detailing the emergence and impact of the Abyss Locker ransomware, which has been targeting Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms.…
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Hackers Actively Hijacking ConnectWise ScreenConnect Servers
ConnectWise, a prominent software company, issued an urgent security bulletin on February 19, 2024, revealing two significant vulnerabilities in its self-hosted ScreenConnect servers. These vulnerabilities…
WordPress Plugin Flaw Exposes 200,000+ Websites for Hacking
A critical security flaw has been identified in the Ultimate Member plugin for WordPress, which could potentially put over 200,000 websites at risk. The vulnerability…
Beware That Anonymous Sudan Is Promoting A New DDoS Botnet
It has come to light that a group known as Anonymous Sudan is actively promoting a new Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) botnet service named…
Scattered Spider Advanced Techniques : High-profile Attacks
Scattered Spider is a threat group responsible for attacking several organizations since May 2022 by using techniques like social engineering, ransomware, extortion, SIM Swapping and…
New DDoS malware Attacking Apache Hadoop, & Druid Servers
Concerning a development for organizations leveraging Apache’s big-data solutions, a new variant of the Lucifer DDoS botnet malware targeting Apache Hadoop and Apache Druid servers…
8220 Hacker Group Attacking Linux & Windows to Mine Crypto
In a significant escalation of cyber threats, the 8220 Gang, a notorious Chinese-based hacker group, has intensified its attacks on cloud-based infrastructure, targeting both Linux and Windows users to mine cryptocurrency. This latest campaign, from…
A Chatgpt-Powered AI Tool for Ethical Hackers
HackerGPT is a cutting-edge AI tool designed explicitly for the cybersecurity sector, particularly beneficial for individuals involved in ethical hacking, such as bug bounty hunters.…
FTC Orders Avast to Pay $16.5M for Selling User’s Browsing Data
AV (antivirus) companies normally do not sell user’s browsing data, as it goes against their commitment to user privacy and security. Their business model relies…
A Red Team Tool For Generative AI Systems
In a significant move to bolster the security of generative AI systems, Microsoft has announced the release of an open automation framework named PyRIT (Python…
Outlook Users Beware 0-Day Exploit Released on Hacking Forums
Outlook has identified a security flaw that affects how it handles certain hyperlinks. Malware actors actively exploit the vulnerability in real-world attacks. The assigned CVE…
Resilience to Acquire BreachQuest for an undisclosed price
In a strategic move to enhance its cyber risk management capabilities, Resilience has announced the acquisition of BreachQuest, an innovative incident response technology firm. This…