CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2022-48618 Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 22 January to 28 January 2024

For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary HiveForce Labs has recently made several significant discoveries related to cybersecurity threats. Over the past week, we identified a total of eight executed attacks, three instances of adversary activity, and three exploited...

Ukraine Claims Destruction of 280 Russian Servers, 2 Petabytes Lost

By Deeba Ahmed Ukraine Reports Multiple Cyberattacks on Critical Russian Government Infrastructure and Private Companies, Leading to Nationwide Disruption and Massive Data Loss. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ukraine Claims Destruction of 280 Russian Servers, 2 Petabytes...

AI likely to boost ransomware, warns government body

The British National Cyber Security Centre NCSC says it expects Artificial Intelligence AI to heighten the global ransomware threat. In a report, the NCSC makes the assessment that AI will almost certainly increase the volume and heighten the impact of cyberattacks over the next two years. We’re...

How a Group of Israel-Linked Hackers Has Pushed the Limits of Cyberwar

From repeatedly crippling thousands of gas stations to setting a steel mill on fire, Predatory Sparrow’s offensive hacking has now targeted Iranians with some of history's most aggressive cyberattacks...

Critical “PixieFail” Flaws Expose Millions of Devices to Cyberattacks

By Deeba Ahmed Quarkslab Discovers "PixieFail" Vulnerabilities: Critical Flaws in Open Source UEFI Code Require Immediate Patching. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Critical "PixieFail" Flaws Expose Millions of Devices to Cyberattacks...

MFA Spamming and Fatigue: When Security Measures Go Wrong

In today's digital landscape, traditional password-only authentication systems have proven to be vulnerable to a wide range of cyberattacks. To safeguard critical business resources, organizations are increasingly turning to multi-factor authentication MFA as a more robust security measure. MFA...

New Findings Challenge Attribution in Denmark's Energy Sector Cyberattacks

The cyber attacks targeting the energy sector in Denmark last year may not have had the involvement of the Russia-linked Sandworm hacking group, new findings from Forescout show. The intrusions, which targeted around 22 Danish energy organizations in May 2023, occurred in two distinct waves, one...

On IoT Devices and Software Liability

New law journal article: Smart Device Manufacturer Liability and Redress for Third-Party Cyberattack Victims Abstract: Smart devices are used to facilitate cyberattacks against both their users and third parties. While users are generally able to seek redress following a cyberattack via data...

CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

CISA has added two new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2023-7024 Google Chromium WebRTC Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability CVE-2023-7101 Spreadsheet::ParseExcel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability These types of...

The Worst Hacks of 2023

It was a year of devastating cyberattacks around the globe, from ransomware attacks on casinos to state-sponsored breaches of critical infrastructure...

Top Data Security Issues of Remote Work

By Waqas Work from home or WFH is a blessing for employees, but it can be a disguise when it comes to data security. Protecting yourself and your work infrastructure at home from cyberattacks is crucial. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Top Data Security Issues of Remote W...

Reimagining Network Pentesting With Automation

Network penetration testing plays a crucial role in protecting businesses in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Yet, business leaders and IT pros have misconceptions about this process, which impacts their security posture and decision-making. This blog acts as a quick guide on network...

Microsoft Incident Response lessons on preventing cloud identity compromise

Microsoft observed a surge in cyberattacks targeting identities in 2023, with attempted password-based attacks increasing by more than tenfold in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Threat actors leverage compromised identities to achieve a significant level of access t...

Microsoft Incident Response lessons on preventing cloud identity compromise

Microsoft observed a surge in cyberattacks targeting identities in 2023, with attempted password-based attacks increasing by more than tenfold in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Threat actors leverage compromised identities to achieve a significant level of access t...

Project PowerUp – Helping to keep the lights on in Ukraine in the face of electronic warfare

As Russias invasion of Ukraine entered its first winter in late 2022, nearly half of Ukraines energy infrastructure had been destroyed, leaving millions without power. The resulting energy deficit has exacerbated something that hasnt had much media attention: The effects of electronic GPS jammers...

CISA Removes One Known Exploited Vulnerability From Catalog

CISA is continually collaborating with partners across government and the private sector. As a result of this collaboration, CISA has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to keep the following CVE in the catalog and has removed it: CVE-2022-28958 DIR-816L Remote Code Execution...

What Is The Cyber Kill Chain? Process & Model

Grasping the Fundamentals: A Study of the Cyber Harm Ladder Navigating the multifaceted universe of cybersecurity is similar to solving an evolving labyrinth. This world is awash with intricate principles and techniques; with the Cyber Harm Ladder gaining increasing focus in recent times. But, wh...

Lesson from Casio’s Data Breach: Why Database Security Still a Major Challenge for Businesses?

By Waqas Casio's data breach exposed a well-known secret: no one is immune to cyberattacks - It also exposes the highly vulnerable state of databases. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Lesson from Casios Data Breach: Why Database Security Still a Major Challenge for...

Microsoft unveils expansion of AI for security and security for AI at Microsoft Ignite

The future of security with AI The increasing speed, scale, and sophistication of recent cyberattacks demand a new approach to security. Traditional tools are no longer enough to keep pace with the threats posed by cybercriminals. In just two years, the number of password attacks detected by...