Pierluigi Paganini
October 05, 2023
TechCrunch reported that a working zero-day exploit for the popular WhatsApp can be paid millions of dollars. The research of zero-day exploits for popular applications such as WhatsApp is even more complex due to the security mechanisms implemented by the developers of the mobile OSs and the app. TechCrunch reported that a zero-day exploits for […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 04, 2023
The DRM Report Q2 2023 report provides a detailed insight into the ransomware threat landscape during the period between May and August 2023. In an era where digitalization has woven its web into the very fabric of our lives, the dark underbelly of the digital realm continues to pose an ever-growing threat. Ransomware, a menace […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 03, 2023
Cybersecurity researchers spotted a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called BunnyLoader that’s appeared in the threat landscape. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers discovered a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) that is called BunnyLoader, which has been advertised for sale in multiple cybercrime forums since September 4, 2023. The BunnyLoader malware loader is written in C/C++ and is sold on various forums for $250 for […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 03, 2023
Researchers from cybersecurity firm TG Soft are warning Italian entities and companies of LockBit 3.0 Black and BlackCat/AlphV attacks. In the last few weeks, two cybercriminal groups that have also targeted Italian entities and businesses, are back in the news; they are LockBit 3.0 Black and BlackCat/AlphV, which had already been reported by the media in the first decade of […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 01, 2023
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang added McLaren Health Care to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. McLaren Health Care is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Michigan, United States. It is one of the largest integrated health systems in the state and serves a significant portion of the population through its network of […]
Pierluigi Paganini
October 01, 2023
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang hacked the hotel chain Motel One FBI warns of dual ransomware attacks Progress […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 30, 2023
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang added the hotel chain Motel One to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. Motel One is a German hotel chain that offers budget-friendly accommodations primarily targeted at business and leisure travelers. It is known for its stylish and design-focused hotels that aim to provide a comfortable and affordable […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 30, 2023
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns of dual ransomware attacks aimed at the same victims. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning of dual ransomware attacks, a new worrisome trend in the threat landscape that sees threat actors targeting the same victims two times. “As of July 2023, the FBI noted […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 28, 2023
Johnson Controls International suffered a ransomware attack that impacted the operations of the company and its subsidiaries. Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of products and services primarily focused on building technologies and solutions. The company provides HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), solutions for building automation, fire and […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 27, 2023
US and Japanese authorities warn that a China-linked APT BlackTech planted backdoor in Cisco router firmware to hack the businesses in both countries. US and Japanese intelligence, law enforcement and cybersecurity agencies warn of a China-linked APT, tracked as BlackTech (aka Palmerworm, Temp.Overboard, Circuit Panda, and Radio Panda), that planted backdoor in Cisco router firmware […]
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