In an alarming development, ransomware attackers have increasingly turned to exploiting cloud services, such as Amazon S3 and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, to facilitate data exfiltration and increase the pressure on their victims for ransom payments. The SentinelLabs report highlights this growing trend, where these popular cloud storage services are being leveraged for compromising IT systems. The Growing Trend This
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken decisive steps to place Alphabet’s Google under formal federal supervision. This bold move, as reported by the Washington Post, follows extensive discussions by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) regarding Google’s antitrust violations through its search engine monopoly, which could potentially lead to the breakup of key components such as Chrome
Palo Alto Networks recently identified a critical zero-day vulnerability that is actively being exploited by malicious threat actors. This severe flaw, which involves an unauthenticated remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability, affects the management interfaces of the company’s internet-exposed next-generation firewall (NGFW) systems. The vulnerability has not yet been assigned a CVE identifier but has been assessed with a high CVSS
The One Brooklyn Health System faced a significant challenge in November 2022 when a cyberattack compromised the sensitive health data of more than 235,000 individuals, including patients, employees, and their dependents. This incident not only disrupted the operations of multiple healthcare facilities but also precipitated a class action lawsuit, resulting in a substantial financial settlement. This article delves into the
Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking (FISPB), a branch of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group specializing in private banking services, has recently entered into a significant partnership with BlackRock to elevate digital wealth management across Italy and Europe. This strategic alliance aims to enhance FISPB’s market presence and client services by integrating conventional banking operations with advanced financial technology solutions. As CEO
Imagine a world where your academic achievements are securely stored in a decentralized digital ledger, easily verifiable by anyone with permission. This technology does not merely exist in the realm of science fiction; it is within reach today, thanks to blockchain. Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the education sector by addressing longstanding challenges related to transparency, security, and
The complexity of the supply chain, market instability, and reliance on intermediaries have long been challenges facing agriculture sector. Recent developments in blockchain technology, however, are providing innovative solutions that could transform the industry. By offering improved transparency, traceability, and efficiency, blockchain addresses these persistent issues. Crucially, small farmers are beginning to benefit from direct market access, reducing their vulnerability
A newly patched security flaw in Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) has recently come under the spotlight due to its exploitation as a zero-day vulnerability by a suspected Russia-linked cyber actor. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-43451 and carrying a CVSS score of 6.5, enables attackers to steal a user’s NTLMv2 hash with minimal user interaction with a malicious file. Such
The United Kingdom is on a mission to become a leading destination for international investments, leveraging strategic reforms and the power of personalization in investor relations. In the wake of Brexit, the UK seeks to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to foster economic growth and innovation, positioning itself as a prime location for global investors. With a focus on high-growth
A recent phishing campaign has been discovered that uses fake copyright claims to deliver the Rhadamanthys stealer malware, a malicious software designed to extract sensitive information from infected computers by communicating with a command-and-control server operated by cybercriminals. This new campaign, named "CopyRh(ight)adamantys," has drawn the attention of security experts as it targets individuals by impersonating legitimate companies and accusing
Imagine receiving a legitimate-looking email that seems to be from a trusted business partner, only to find out that hidden within the attachment lies a sophisticated piece of malware designed to steal your organization’s most sensitive information. This scenario is rapidly becoming a reality due to the recent campaigns initiated by the cybercriminal group Hive0145. Originally surfacing as an initial
In a shocking development, a hacker has claimed to have obtained records of 489 million Instagram users, which would account for a quarter of the platform’s entire user base. This alarming incident, revealed through a hacker forum where the dataset is reportedly being sold, has sent ripples throughout the tech community. The dataset is said to contain both public and
