Infosecurity News
Androxgh0st Botnet Adopts Mozi Payloads, Expands IoT Reach
Androxgh0st botnet has expanded, integrating Mozi IoT payloads and targeting web server vulnerabilities
Interlock Ransomware Targets US Healthcare, IT and Government Sectors
Interlock employs both “big-game hunting” and double extortion tactics against its victims
UK Regulator Urges Stronger Data Protection in AI Recruitment Tools
An ICO audit of AI recruitment tools found numerous data privacy issues that may lead to jobseekers being discriminated against and privacy compromised
Canada Orders Shutdown of Local TikTok Branch Over Security Concerns
TikTok Technology Canada, Inc, the subsidiary of Chinese group ByteDance, will have to cease its operations in Canada
NCSC Publishes Tips to Tackle Malvertising Threat
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has released malvertising guidance for brands and their ad partners
UK Cybersecurity Wages Soar Above Inflation as Stress Levels Rise
CIISec report reveals the average wage for UK security professionals is now over £87,000
Defenders Outpace Attackers in AI Adoption
Trend Micro’s Robert McArdle says cybercriminals use of AI is far more limited than many realize, and pales in comparison to defenders' use of the technology
Cyber-Attack on Microlise Disrupts DHL and Serco Tracking Services
A cyber-attack targeting telematics provider Microlise has disrupted tracking services for key clients like DHL and Serco
IRISSCON: Organizations Still Falling Victim to Predictable Cyber-Attacks
Organizations remain unprepared to defend against known and predictable attacks like ransomware
Winos4.0 Malware Found in Game Apps, Targets Windows Users
Winos4.0 malware, derived from Gh0strat, targets Windows users via game-related applications, enabling remote control of affected systems
Massive Nigerian Cybercrime Bust Sees 130 Arrested
The Nigerian police have arrested 113 foreign individuals and their 17 Nigerian collaborators for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes
Google Cloud to Mandate Multifactor Authentication by 2025
Google wants to ensure a smooth transition towards required MFA across all Google Cloud accounts with a phased rollout running throughout 2025
Snowflake Hacking Suspect Arrested in Canada
A man suspected of breaching hundreds of Snowflake accounts has been arrested
Global Operation Takes Down 22,000 Malicious IPs
Interpol claims an international policing operation has shuttered 22,000 IPs connected with cybercrime
ClickFix Exploits Users with Fake Errors and Malicious Code
ClickFix exploits fake error messages across multiple platforms, such as Google Meet and Zoom
ToxicPanda Malware Targets Banking Apps on Android Devices
ToxicPanda malware targets banking apps on Android, spreading through Italy, Portugal and Spain
US Voters Urged to Use Official Sources for Election Information
A joint US government advisory warned about increasing foreign influence efforts designed to undermine the legitimacy of the Presidential Election
Pakistani Hackers Targeted High-Profile Indian Entities using Custom RAT
APT36 evolved its remote access trojan, ElizaRAT, along with introducing a new stealer payload called ApoloStealer
Oasis Fans Losing Up to £1000 Each to Ticket Scammers
Lloyds Bank has revealed that Oasis fans comprise the vast majority of ticket scam victims it deals with
Chinese Air Fryers May Be Spying on Consumers, Which? Warns
A Which? report outlines serious privacy concerns with smart device products including air fryers