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Vulnerability exploits the difference between DOS and NT paths When someone is asked to type the path to a file on a Windows system, they are likely to type something of the form C:directorysubdirectoryfile.txt. This is known as a DOS-style file path and has been the most common way to represent a file’s location ever…
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In the fast-paced realm of modern business, adaptation is key. As organizations transition to hybrid work models and embrace cloud-based operations, the very fabric of how we work has transformed – opening doors to more security risks. With more freelancers, contractors, and BYOD programs accessing corporate applications (like web and SaaS applications) via their own…
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Threat actors behind the Akira ransomware group have extorted approximately $42 million in illicit proceeds after breaching the networks of more than 250 victims as of January 1, 2024. “Since March 2023, Akira ransomware has impacted a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure entities in North America, Europe, and Australia,” cybersecurity agencies from the…
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US-based human plasma collector, tester, and supplier Octapharma Plasma may have been experiencing a ransomware attack pushing the company into operational shutdown, according to a report by The Register. An unnamed source familiar with the situation reportedly said that Octapharma Plasma fell victim to a BlackSuit ransomware infection on Monday, disrupting operations for its US-based…
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Apr 19, 2024NewsroomCyber Espionage / Threat Intelligence Government entities in the Middle East have been targeted as part of a previously undocumented campaign to deliver a new backdoor dubbed CR4T. Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said it discovered the activity in February 2024, with evidence suggesting that it may have been active since at least a…
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The vulnerability impacts the Cisco 5000 Series Enterprise Network Compute Systems (ENCS), Catalyst 8300 Series Edge uCPE, UCS C-Series Rack Servers in standalone mode and UCS E-Series Servers in default configurations. Many other products and appliances that are based on UCS C-Series servers are also affected if the IMC CLI was explicitly configured to be…
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Police have successfully infiltrated and disrupted the fraud platform “LabHost”, used by more than 2,000 criminals to defraud victims worldwide. A major international operation, led by the UK’s Metropolitan Police, has seized control of LabHost, which has been helping cybercriminals create phishing websites since 2021 to steal sensitive information like passwords, email addresses, and bank…
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The international hotel chain Omni Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that a cyberattack last month saw it shut down its systems, with hackers stealing personal information about its customers. In the aftermath of the attack, hotel guests reported that they had been forced to check in on paper, that room keys didn’t work, and all…
Read MoreChange Healthcare data for sale on dark web as fallout from ransomware attack spirals out of control
February’s crippling ransomware attack against Change Healthcare, which saw prescription orders delayed across the United States, continues to have serious consequences. The cybercriminal group RansomHub published a portion of what it claims to be the many millions of patient records it stole in the attack on the dark web, including medical information, insurance records, and…
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Apr 18, 2024NewsroomIncident Response / Cyber Espionage Select Ukrainian government networks have remained infected with a malware called OfflRouter since 2015. Cisco Talos said its findings are based on an analysis of over 100 confidential documents that were infected with the VBA macro virus and uploaded to the VirusTotal malware scanning platform. “The documents contained…
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