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Incident Response: Cyberattack Strikes Government Office
Cyberattacks on government institutions have been increasing in frequency and sophistication. This week, a major government office became the latest target in a cyberattack that forced officials to take nearly all computer systems offline. The attack, which was reported by local news sources, has raised concerns about the security of sensitive legal and governmental data.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
Chinese State-Backed Hackers Breach US Telecoms Through Cisco Router Exploits
In an alarming development in cybersecurity, Chinese state-backed hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, continue to target global telecommunications providers, exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS XE network devices. These sophisticated cyberattacks have led to breaches in multiple telecommunications providers, including companies in the U.S., U.K., South Africa, Italy, and Thailand.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
Zero-Day Flaw in PostgreSQL Exploited to Target BeyondTrust Systems
The cybersecurity landscape was recently shaken by the disclosure of a critical PostgreSQL vulnerability that was exploited as a zero-day in the BeyondTrust breach. This breach, which affected the privileged access management company BeyondTrust, was carried out in December using multiple zero-day vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024–12356 and CVE-2024–12686, along with a stolen API key. The attack has since been linked to Chinese state-sponsored hackers known as Silk Typhoon, who have a history of conducting sophisticated cyber-espionage campaigns.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
Steam Users Targeted by Malicious PirateFi Game Delivering Vidar Malware
The world of gaming has once again been hit by a cybersecurity threat, as a seemingly innocent game on Steam turned out to be a delivery vehicle for malicious software. A free-to-play game named PirateFi was discovered to be distributing the Vidar infostealing malware, compromising the security of up to 1,500 unsuspecting users. The game was available on the Steam store for nearly a week, from February 6th to February 12th, before it was taken down.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
Unimicron Technology Targeted in Ransomware Attack: Sarcoma Group Threatens Data Leak
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Unimicron Technology, a leading Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the notorious Sarcoma ransomware group. The attackers are now threatening to leak sensitive data stolen from the company unless their demands are met. This incident highlights the growing threat of ransomware attacks on critical industries and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
12 Million Zacks Investment Accounts Exposed in Latest Hacking Scandal
In a shocking revelation, Zacks Investment Research, a prominent American investment research firm, has reportedly suffered another significant data breach. Sensitive information related to approximately 12 million user accounts was exposed, marking the third major breach impacting the company in the past four years. The leaked data includes full names, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, and unsalted SHA-256 password hashes, raising serious concerns about user privacy and cybersecurity.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
30,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in CleanTalk Plugin
Introduction WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) in the world, powering more than 40% of all websites. While its flexibility and extensive plugin ecosystem make it a powerful tool, it also makes it a prime target for cyber threats. A recent security vulnerability discovered in the Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin highlights the importance of staying vigilant and keeping WordPress sites updated. This article explores the newly identified Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in CleanTalk’s Security & Malware scan plugin, its impact, and how website administrators can protect their sites.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
45 Security Flaws Fixed by Adobe, Mitigating Code Execution Threats
Patch Tuesday: Adobe Patches 45 Vulnerabilities Across Multiple Products and Warns of Remote Code Execution Risks Adobe has released patches for 45 documented vulnerabilities across multiple products, warning users and IT administrators of potential remote code execution risks that could compromise system security.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
North Korean Cyberattackers Hijack Devices with PowerShell Manipulation
A North Korea-linked threat actor known as Kimsuky has been observed using a new tactic that involves deceiving targets into running PowerShell as an administrator and then instructing them to paste and run malicious code. This method represents a shift in the group’s attack techniques, enabling them to bypass traditional security measures and gain unauthorized access to systems more efficiently.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
Russian Sandworm Exploits BadPilot Network for Cyber Operations
A subgroup of the Russian state-sponsored hacking collective APT44, known as ‘Seashell Blizzard’ and ‘Sandworm,’ has been waging an aggressive, multi-year cyber campaign against critical organizations and government entities. Dubbed ‘BadPilot,’ this operation has been actively targeting energy, oil and gas, telecommunications, shipping, and arms manufacturing sectors since at least 2021.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
US Imposes Sanctions on LockBit Ransomware’s Bulletproof Hosting Provider
Overview The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have sanctioned Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider, for supplying essential attack infrastructure to the LockBit ransomware gang. The coordinated effort aims to disrupt LockBit's operational capabilities and limit its ability to launch further ransomware attacks against global critical infrastructure.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
Ukraine Targeted by Russian Hackers with Fake Windows Activators
In a sophisticated cyber-espionage operation, the Russian military hacking group Sandworm has been found deploying trojanized Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) activators and fake Windows updates to target Windows users in Ukraine. This campaign, which likely began in late 2023, aims to compromise Ukrainian systems through widespread malware distribution, taking advantage of the heavy reliance on pirated software.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Services11 months ago in 01
