Chinese hackers hijacked an ISP software update to spread malware

Windows and macOS machines alike have been hit by malware after notorious Chinese hacker group StormBamboo used a compromised internet service provider (ISP) to target organizations with poisoned DNS responses. StormBamboo used altered DNS query responses tied to automatic update Read More …

CrowdStrike is sued by shareholders over huge software outage

CrowdStrike has been sued by shareholders who said the cybersecurity company defrauded them by concealing how its inadequate software testing could cause the July 19 global outage that crashed more than 8 million computers. In a proposed class action filed Read More …

Microsoft says cyber-attack triggered latest outage

A global outage affecting Microsoft products including email service Outlook and video game Minecraft has been resolved, the technology giant said in an update, external. The firm said preliminary investigations show the outage was caused by a cyber-attack and a Read More …

Millions of iOS apps could have been hit by cyberattack due to a worrying flaw

A key tool used primarily in iOS and macOS app development was vulnerable in a way that opened up millions of Mac apps to supply chain attacks, experts have warned. Cybersecurity researchers EVA Information Security claim a dependency manager for Read More …

Remote access giant TeamViewer says Russian spies hacked its corporate network

TeamViewer, the company that makes widely used remote access tools for companies, has confirmed an ongoing cyberattack on its corporate network. In a statement Friday, the company attributed the compromise to government-backed hackers working for Russian intelligence, known as APT29 Read More …

Supply Chain Compromise Leads to Trojanized Installers for Notezilla, RecentX, Copywhiz

On Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, Rapid7 initiated an investigation into suspicious activity in a customer environment. Their investigation identified that the suspicious behavior was emanating from the installation of Notezilla, a program that allows for the creation of sticky notes Read More …

Cyber attack ‘nothing to do with dispute’, says British Medical Association

The British Medical Association (BMA) has defended doctors striking at hospitals running at reduced capacity due to a significant cyber attack. While some junior doctors have been granted permission to return to work due to safety concerns, a number have Read More …

Stopping Chinese cyberattacks is officially now the biggest priority for US security forces

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has shuffled its priorities to place battling the “cyber and other threats posed by the People’s Republic of China” at the top of the list, at least until the end of 2025. China Read More …

Sustained Campaign Using Chinese Espionage Tools Targets Telcos

Attackers using tools associated with Chinese espionage groups have breached multiple telecom operators in a single Asian country in a long-running espionage campaign. The attackers placed backdoors on the networks of targeted companies and also attempted to steal credentials. The Read More …

Car Dealerships Across US Halt Services After Cyberattack

Thousands of car dealerships were ground to a halt during a normally busy holiday Wednesday by a cyber incident at CDK Global, a major software provider for dealers across the US. The company “shut all systems down and executed extensive Read More …