Exploited Vulnerability in Multiple Fortinet Products

Fortinet has released a security advisory to address a critical vulnerability in the FortiOS fgfmd daemon. CVE-2024-23113 is a ‘use of externally-controlled format string’ vulnerability with a CVSSv3 score of 9.8. A remote unauthenticated attacker could send specially crafted requests Read More …

RDDoS Attack: What to Do if Hackers Demand a Ransom

DDoS attacks have evolved from simple disruptions into serious threats, with cybercriminals using them to demand ransoms and fill their cryptocurrency wallets. These attackers often operate like modern-day mafiosi, issuing threats and demanding payments. Pay up, or face two outcomes: Read More …

FBI: Update on SVR Cyber Operations and Vulnerability Exploitation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and pertners are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to highlight the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by the Russian Federation’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) in recent cyber operations and provide network defenders Read More …

Lynx Ransomware: A Rebranding of INC Ransomware

In July 2024, researchers from Palo Alto Networks discovered a successor to INC ransomware named Lynx. Since its emergence, the group behind this ransomware has actively targeted organizations in various sectors such as retail, real estate, architecture, and financial and Read More …

MoneyGram data breach included Social Security numbers, government documents, bank and other sensitive data

MoneyGram is back online after a cybersecurity breach disrupted services and compromised personal information. Between September 20 and 22, an “unauthorized third party” accessed and acquired the personal data of certain MoneyGram customers, the company said, leaving users unable to Read More …

Casio Faces Cyberattack: Service Disruptions and Delayed G-Shock Releases

Casio, a well-known Japanese electronics company, experienced a significant cyberattack on October 5th. The company reported that an unidentified third party illegally accessed its network, causing system failures and service disruptions. In a statement on October 8th, Casio expressed regret Read More …

British Columbia: Clients of Indigenous health authority react to ransomware attack

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) in British Columbia says it has concluded its investigation into a ransomware attack in May, but some clients remain concerned about the theft of their medical and personal information. The FNHA said it “uncovered Read More …

Awareness of Cyber Risks to Healthcare Organizations is not Always Translating to Adequate Protections

Despite growing awareness and widespread acknowledgment of the impact of cyber threats facing the healthcare industry, many within it are still struggling to keep them at bay. The third annual Ponemon Institute Report, commissioned by Proofpoint, found that 92% of Read More …

File hosting services misused for identity phishing

Microsoft has observed campaigns misusing legitimate file hosting services increasingly use defense evasion tactics involving files with restricted access and view-only restrictions. While these campaigns are generic and opportunistic in nature, they involve sophisticated techniques to perform social engineering, evade Read More …

Largest water utility company in the US says it was targeted by a cyberattack

American Water Works, the nation’s largest regulated water and wastewater utility company, announced Monday that it was hit by a cyberattack earlier this month, prompting it to pause billing for its millions of customers. The Camden, New Jersey-based utility company Read More …