Satellites are critical infrastructure and need to be cybersecured

In the context of this article we will use the term satellite for a machine that is launched into space and moves around Earth. And there might be a lot more of them than you would expect—this live map tracks a huge number of satellites. Originally most of earth’s satellites were launched for...

A week in security (March 21 – 27)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Anti-war open-source software developer targets Russians and Belarussians with “protestware” Elden Ring exploit traps players in infinite death loop Update now! Many HP printers affected by three critical security vulnerabilities White House urges US businesses:...

White House urges US businesses: Protect against potential Russian cyberattacks

On Monday, the White House told US business leaders to toughen up their cybersecurity defenses against a potential cyberattack from Russia. "The Biden-Harris Administration has warned repeatedly about the potential for Russia to engage in malicious cyber activity against the United States in...

White House Warns of Possible Russian Cyberattacks

News: The White House has issued its starkest warning that Russia may be planning cyberattacks against critical-sector U.S. companies amid the Ukraine invasion. … Context: The alert comes after Russia has lobbed a series of digital attacks at the Ukrainian government and critical industry sectors...

This Week in Security News - March 18, 2022

Global Cyberattacks: Navigating New Frontiers: Trend Micro 2021 Annual Cybersecurity Report, and US Has 'Significant' Cyber Vulnerabilities, But A Sweeping Russian Cyberattack Is Unlikely...

CISA Adds 15 Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

CISA has added 15 new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence that threat actors are actively exploiting the vulnerabilities listed in the table below. These types of vulnerabilities are a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors of all types and...

Report: Recent 10x Increase in Cyberattacks on Ukraine

As their cities suffered more intense bombardment by Russian military forces this week, Ukrainian Internet users came under renewed cyberattacks, with one Internet company providing service there saying they blocked ten times the normal number of phishing and malware attacks targeting Ukrainians...

Current executive guidance for ongoing cyberattacks in Ukraine

Read this blog post in 日本語 Japanese Cyber threat activity against Ukraine, and around the world, has long been a central focus of our work. We continue to monitor the Ukraine-Russia situation by enacting a comprehensive, Talos-wide effort to provide support to our partners and customers. These...

CISA Adds 11 Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog 

CISA has added 11 new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence that threat actors are actively exploiting the vulnerabilities listed in the table below. These types of vulnerabilities are a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors of all types and...

Russia-Ukraine Cybersecurity Updates

Cyberattacks are a distinct concern in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with the potential to impact individuals and organizations far beyond the physical frontlines. With events unfolding rapidly, we want to provide a single channel by which we can communicate to the security community the major...

This Week in Security News March 4, 2022

Global Cyberattacks: How to manage risk in times of chaos, and Ukraine-Russia cyber warzone splits cyber underground...

Hacktivists Stoke Pandemonium Amid Russia’s War in Ukraine

A wave of cyberattacks meant to make a statement and particularly buoy Ukraine could have unintended consequences...

The Top 5 Russian Cyber Threat Actors to Watch

This post was updated on March 10, 2022 to include a section on the Conti Ransomware Group. As we continue to monitor the situation between Russia and Ukraine – and the potential for global cybersecurity impacts – we realize that our customers and other business and industry stakeholders may be...

Secure your OT and IoT devices with Microsoft Defender for IoT and Quzara Cybertorch™

This blog post is part of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association guest blog series. Learn more about MISA. In recent years, malicious actors have started attacking industrial control systems and key sectors of nations’ critical infrastructure to inflict damage that transcends the cyber...

Secure your OT and IoT devices with Microsoft Defender for IoT and Quzara Cybertorch™

This blog post is part of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association guest blog series. Learn more about MISA. In recent years, malicious actors have started attacking industrial control systems and key sectors of nations’ critical infrastructure to inflict damage that transcends the cyber...

Securing Data With a Frenzied Remote Workforce–Podcast

The baby upchucks. The dog loudly informs you that she’s detected a budding squirrel armageddon. Your department’s Zoom meeting starts in four minutes. The Bank of Fezziwig texts: If you haven’t enabled online banking, click here. What. Do. You. DO?!? It doesn’t matter that you’ve been working...

Cyberattacks are Prominent in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

As Russia invaded Ukraine, our researchers have also observed a number of alleged cyberattacks perpetrated by different groups. Our research teams have verified and validated internal data and external reports to provide accurate information that can be used to strengthen defenses against these...

Ukraine Hit with Novel ‘FoxBlade’ Trojan Hours Before Invasion

“As tanks rolled into Ukraine, so did malware,” summarized humanitarian author Andreas Harsono, referring to the novel malware that Microsoft has named FoxBlade. On Monday, the company reported that its Threat Intelligence Center MSTIC had detected cyberattacks launched against Ukraine’s digital...

Data breaches leave customers very shaky, report says

Data breaches are one of the most reported cyberattacks against businesses—regardless of size and industry. And while this has highlighted cybersecurity gaps on so many fronts, some companies are still not prioritizing them as they should. Some have scrambled to be compliant but then find...

Microsoft Finds FoxBlade Malware Hit Ukraine Hours Before Russian Invasion

UPDATE: It's worth noting that the malware Microsoft tracks as FoxBlade is the same as the data wiper that's been denominated HermeticWiper aka KillDisk. Microsoft on Monday disclosed that it detected a new round of offensive and destructive cyberattacks directed against Ukraine's digital...