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Below you will find our latest blog posts.Lynx ransomware behind Electrica energy supplier cyberattack
The Romanian National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC) says the Lynx ransomware gang breached Electrica Group, one of the largest electricity suppliers in the country. [...] from...
Krispy Kreme cyberattack impacts online orders and operations
US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme suffered a cyberattack in November that impacted portions of its business operations, including placing online orders. [...] from https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/krispy-kreme-cyberattack-impacts-online-orders-and-operations/
Wyden proposes bill to secure US telecoms after Salt Typhoon hacks
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon announced a new bill to secure the networks of American telecommunications companies breached by Salt Typhoon Chinese state hackers earlier this year. [...] from...
WPForms bug allows Stripe refunds on millions of WordPress sites
A vulnerability in WPForms, a WordPress plugin used in over 6 million websites, could allow subscriber-level users to issue arbitrary Stripe refunds or cancel subscriptions. [...] from...
Ivanti warns of maximum severity CSA auth bypass vulnerability
Ivanti warned customers on Tuesday about a new maximum-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in its Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) solution. [...] from https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ivanti-warns-of-maximum-severity-csa-auth-bypass-vulnerability/
Windows 10 KB5048652 update fixes new motherboard activation bug
Microsoft has released the KB5048652 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, which contains six fixes, including a fix that prevented Windows 10 from activating when you change a device's motherboard. [...] from...
Microsoft December 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 1 exploited zero-day, 71 flaws
Today is Microsoft's December 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 71 flaws, including one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. [...] from...
Windows 11 KB5048667 & KB5048685 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5048667 and KB5048685 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and issues. [...] from...
FTC distributes $72 million in Fortnite refunds from Epic Games
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $72 million in Epic Game Fortnite refunds for the company's use of dark patterns to trick players into making unwanted purchases. [...] from...
US sanctions Chinese firm for hacking firewalls in ransomware attacks
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Chinese cybersecurity company Sichuan Silence and one of its employees for their involvement in a series of Ragnarok ransomware attacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure companies and many other victims worldwide in...
New Cleo zero-day RCE flaw exploited in data theft attacks
Hackers are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Cleo managed file transfer software to breach corporate networks and conduct data theft attacks. [...] from...
Inside the incident: Uncovering an advanced phishing attack
Recently, Varonis investigated a phishing campaign in which a malicious email enabled a threat actor to access the organization. This blog post will reveal the tactics used to avoid detection and share what was discovered during the investigation. [...] from...
Microsoft 365 outage takes down Office web apps, admin center
Microsoft is investigating a widespread and ongoing Microsoft 365 outage impacting Office web apps and the Microsoft 365 admin center. [...] from https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-outage-takes-down-office-web-apps-admin-center/
Chinese hackers use Visual Studio Code tunnels for remote access
Chinese hackers targeting large IT service providers in Southern Europe were seen abusing Visual Studio Code (VSCode) tunnels to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. [...] from...
Ransomware attack hits leading heart surgery device maker
Artivion, a leading manufacturer of heart surgery medical devices, has disclosed a November 21 ransomware attack that disrupted some of its operations and forced it to take some systems offline. [...] from...
OpenWrt Sysupgrade flaw let hackers push malicious firmware images
A flaw in OpenWrt's Attended Sysupgrade feature used to build custom, on-demand firmware images could have allowed for the distribution of malicious firmware packages. [...] from...
Ubisoft fixes Windows 11 24H2 conflicts causing game crashes
Microsoft has now partially lifted a compatibility hold blocking the Windows 24H2 update on systems with some Ubisoft games after the French video game publisher has fixed bugs causing crashes, freezes, and audio issues. [...] from...
Radiant links $50 million crypto heist to North Korean hackers
Radiant Capital now says that North Korean threat actors are behind the $50 million cryptocurrency heist that occurred after hackers breached its systems in an October 16 cyberattack. [...] from...