HiatusRAT Actors Targeting Web Cameras and DVRs

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is releasing this Private Industry Notification (PIN) to highlight HiatusRAT1 scanning campaigns against Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs. Private sector partners are encouraged to implement the recommendations listed in the “Mitigation” column of the Read More …

2024 Threat Landscape Statistics: Ransomware Activity, Vulnerability Exploits, and Attack Trends

In this blog, the global experts across our Rapid7 Labs and Managed Services teams share real-time vulnerability insights and threat intelligence so that our customers can anticipate and prevent breaches, pinpoint critical threats, and confidently take command of their attack Read More …

Israeli spyware startup Paragon acquired by U.S.-based private equity fund for up to $900M

Israeli offensive cyber company Paragon will be acquired by the U.S.-based private equity fund AE Industrial Partners for an initial payment of $500 million, with an additional $400 million contingent on meeting business milestones. Despite the acquisition, Paragon will remain Read More …

Europol spearheads largest referral action against online hate speech

Europol has supported 18 European law enforcement agencies in the 2024 Referral Action Day (RAD) on hate speech and incitement to violence targeting ethnoreligious groups. Spanish and Hungarian authorities led the action, which resulted in a record number of online Read More …

NotLockBit ransomware targets Apple users with advanced file-locking and data exfiltration

The recent discovery of macOS.NotLockBit suggests a shift in the landscape, as this newly identified malware, named after the notorious LockBit variant, could mark the beginning of more serious ransomware campaigns against Mac users. Ransomware targeting Mac devices tends to Read More …

Ireland: Loss of papers and devices among the Department of Justice’s 482 data breaches

The Department of Justice has recorded more than 480 data breaches over the past three years, including the loss of sensitive papers, encrypted devices, and unauthorised access to social media. The breaches occurred across the department including key areas such Read More …

Cyber attack may affect personal information of thousands of Rhode Islanders

A massive cyberattack could impact the personal information of hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders after hackers targeted a state contractor that stores health and personal data. Governor Dan McKee announced that the personal information of thousands was compromised in Read More …

Six arrested in South Thailand for call centre scams and firearms

Police apprehended six people suspected of being involved in call centre scams and the illegal trade of firearms. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) announced the arrest on Tuesday, December 10, indicating possible connections between the suspects and insurgency financing Read More …

Maritime Cyber Priority 2024/25: Tackling a growing cybersecurity threat in an increasingly connected industry

The digitalization of the maritime industry is in full flow. Shipowners, ports, cargo owners and many other stakeholders throughout the value chain are increasingly utilizing connected digital technologies to make shipping greener, safer and more efficient. However, DNV’s new Maritime Read More …