A Windows filetype update may have complicated cyber threat detection efforts

The use of archive files as malware delivery mechanisms is evolving, presenting challenges for Secure Email Gateways (SEGs), new research has claimed. A recent report by Cofense highlights how cybercriminals exploit various archive formats to bypass security protocols, particularly following Read More …

U.S. Treasury Department Says Systems Hacked by China-Backed Actor

The Treasury Department told lawmakers Monday that a state-sponsored actor in China hacked its systems, accessing several user workstations and certain unclassified documents. The treasury was informed on Dec. 8 by a third-party software service provider, BeyondTrust, that a threat Read More …

Google Chrome extensions targeted by hackers to steal user passwords

Cyberhaven has confirmed its Google Chrome extension was the subject of a Christmas Eve cyberattack, exposing sensitive customer data like passwords and session tokens. In a statement, the data loss prevention company noted the attack showed signs of being part Read More …

Singapore OSV player Vallianz hit by cyber attack

Singapore OSV owner and operator Vallianz has been hit by a cyberattack that has allowed an unknown party unauthorised access to the company’s servers. Upon discovering the ransomware incident, the firm – and its parent company Rawabi Holding Company Limited Read More …

Cyber attack on Italy’s Foreign Ministry, airports claimed by pro-Russian hacker group

Hackers targeted around ten official websites in Italy on Saturday, including the websites of the Foreign Ministry and Milan’s two airports, putting them out of action temporarily, the country’s cyber security agency said. The pro-Russian hacker group Noname057(16) claimed the Read More …

Cyberattack on JAL delays some flights, disrupts operations

Japan Airlines announced on Dec. 26 that its computer network was hit by a cyberattack, which delayed some flights while the company worked to restore the system and resume normal operations. According to JAL, the cyberattack caused a heavy access Read More …

Ukraine Hit By Massive Cyber Attack

Ukraine government databases, described as critically important infrastructure, have been hit by a cyber attack that’s being blamed on Russia. Deputy prime minister Olha Stefanishyna said it was the largest external cyber attack on the state registers of Ukraine in recent Read More …

Ransomware attack on health giant Ascension hits 5.6 million patients

A May ransomware attack on Ascension, a U.S. healthcare giant with more than 140 hospitals and dozens of senior living facilities, allowed hackers to steal personal and sensitive health information on 5.6 million patients, according to a new filing with Read More …

U.S. Considers Ban On Chinese Made TP-Link Routers

The United States government is taking aim at TP-Link, a Chinese technology company that dominates the home and small-business router market in the U.S., amid mounting national security concerns. With TP-Link holding a significant 65% market share, federal authorities are Read More …