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Iranian Hackers Posed as Aerobics Instructors to Target Aerospace Employees

An Iranian state-sponsored cybercrime gang targets defense contractor's employee to infect its computer with malware
by George Dascalu, July 30th, 2021
 

Chinese Cybercriminals Implant PlugX Variant on Hacked Exchange Servers

In order to conduct cyberespionage, the PKPLUG Group initiated cyberattack campaigns targeting MS Exchange Server
by George Dascalu, July 30th, 2021
 

Massive Cyberattack Led to Khaos in Iranian Train System

Meteor, a previously undiscovered wiper malware, was used by cybercriminals to cripple Iran's train infrastructure
by George Dascalu, July 30th, 2021
Top 30 Critical Security Flaws Most Used by Cybercriminals

Top 30 Critical Security Flaws Most Used by Cybercriminals

by George Dascalu, July 30th, 2021
Hackers continue to attack their victims on a regular basis by exploiting old vulnerabilities in outdated software
 

IBM: Average Cost of Data Breach Exceeds $4.2M

Since the coronavirus pandemic, the average cost of a data breach has risen to its highest level in 17 years
by George Dascalu, July 30th, 2021
 

Uber Breached Australians' Privacy Following 2016 Attack

Even tough the leak exposed the personal information of 57 million users and drivers, Uber was not fined by Australia
by George Dascalu, July 29th, 2021
 

U.S. Policy Can Reduce the Spread of Russia-Based Ransomware

Experts believe that in order to reduce Russian cybercrime, the U.S. must apply appropriate political pressure
by George Dascalu, July 29th, 2021
No More Ransom Saves Victims Almost €1B Over 5 Years

No More Ransom Saves Victims Almost €1B Over 5 Years

by George Dascalu, July 28th, 2021
Ransomware victims can use free decryptors to avoid paying ransoms in order to recover their encrypted data
 

Several Security Flaws Found in 3 Open-Source Software

If flawed open source software solutions are properly exploited, the entire server can be compromised
by George Dascalu, July 28th, 2021
 

LockBit Now Encrypts Windows Domains Using Group Policies

Researchers have discovered a new strain of LockBit ransomware capable of encrypting all Windows domain members
by George Dascalu, July 28th, 2021
 

In the First Half of 2021, HP Found that 75% of Threats Came via Email

Instead of using alternative methods, cybercriminals prefer to launch most of the phishing attacks via email
by George Dascalu, July 28th, 2021
 

Microsoft Rushes Fix for PetitPotam Attack PoC

The vulnerabilities that allowed the PoC attack to force remote Windows systems to reveal hashed passwords are now fixed
by George Dascalu, July 27th, 2021
 

Apple Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability in macOS, iOS, and iPadOS

Apple has released the 13th patch this year to fix a zero-day vulnerability in its operating systems
by George Dascalu, July 27th, 2021
Persistent Cyberattacks Put Hospitals' Finances at Risk

Persistent Cyberattacks Put Hospitals' Finances at Risk

by George Dascalu, July 27th, 2021
Cybercriminals launched 55% more cyberattacks in 2020 that affects patients' interests and hospitals' finances
 

Fake Windows 11 Installers are Used by Scammers to Distribute Malware

Fake installers target users who do not want to wait for the final Windows 11 operating system release
by George Dascalu, July 27th, 2021
 
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