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Cyber Security

Are Your VMware Systems Vulnerable to Newly Discovered Zero-Day Flaws?

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent, posing a significant risk to organizations worldwide. Recently, Broadcom disclosed three critical zero-day vulnerabilities affecting VMware products, including ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. These revelations have sparked urgent discussions among cybersecurity professionals, given the potential impact on enterprise environments relying heavily on VMware technologies for virtualization and

March 10, 2025

Fintech Blockchain

How Can We Protect Against Crypto Scams on Prominent Digital Platforms?

The hacking of NBA and NASCAR’s official X accounts on March 4th, 2025, serves as a chilling example of the growing threat posed by crypto scams on major digital platforms. Despite efforts to swiftly remove the fraudulent posts, scammers managed to advertise non-existent $NBA and $NASCAR coins on the Solana blockchain, misleading many users. The messages, which claimed the launch

March 10, 2025

DevOps

Iridia Achieves Historic Lunar Data Preservation with DNA Technology

Iridia, a recognized leader in molecular technology, has achieved a pioneering milestone by successfully placing cryptocurrency and blockchain data on the lunar surface through advanced DNA storage technology. This groundbreaking mission, launched on January 15, 2025, has established a significant leap forward in digital asset preservation, showcasing an unprecedented achievement in the realm of data storage capability. Iridia’s Lunar Mission

March 10, 2025

Hardware

Are Hidden Commands in ESP32 Chips Threatening IoT Security?

Researchers have uncovered a potentially critical issue within the ESP32 microchip, a component used extensively in IoT devices for its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. Manufactured by Espressif, the ESP32 chip is embedded in various smart devices such as mobile phones, computers, smart locks, and medical equipment, with over a billion units in circulation as of 2023. The discovery, made by

March 10, 2025

Cyber Security

North Korean Hackers Steal $1.5 Billion from Bybit in Major Cryptocurrency Breach

In an alarming development that underscores the vulnerabilities inherent to the digital financial landscape, North Korean hackers have successfully orchestrated a significant heist that resulted in the theft of $1.5 billion from the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. This incident entails the use of advanced techniques involving the exploitation of a developer’s macOS laptop and the hijacking of AWS session tokens, ultimately

March 10, 2025

Cyber Security

Cyber Attacks Surge in Australian and New Zealand Healthcare Sector

The sharp increase in cyber attacks targeting healthcare providers in Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ) has highlighted significant vulnerabilities within the sector. Non-hospital, non-acute healthcare organizations, health insurers, and research institutes are experiencing increasingly frequent and severe cyber threats. As a result, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. Rising Threats to Non-Hospital Healthcare Providers Surge

March 7, 2025

Cyber Security

Qualcomm and MediaTek Address Key Security Vulnerabilities in March

Concerns over cybersecurity vulnerabilities have become a critical issue in today’s technology-driven world, especially as devices and software play an integral role in our daily lives. Recently, Qualcomm and MediaTek, two major semiconductor companies, have addressed several significant security vulnerabilities in their respective platforms. Qualcomm’s security bulletin for March revealed 14 vulnerabilities, most of which were severe and linked to

March 7, 2025

Cyber Security

U.S. Indicts Chinese Hackers for State-Backed Cyber Espionage

On March 5, in a landmark action, U.S. authorities charged 12 Chinese nationals for their alleged roles in state-backed hacking operations. This decisive move underscores the escalating cyber conflict between the U.S. and China, highlighting the intricate web of state-sponsored cyber espionage and private sector collaboration. Investigating the Accused Detailed Charges and Allegations The indictment reveals that the 12 Chinese

March 7, 2025

Cyber Security

Stegocampaign: Navigating Sophisticated Phishing and Malware Threats

In an era where cyber threats have become increasingly complex, Stegocampaign represents a new echelon of sophisticated cyber attacks that pose significant risks to organizations across various sectors. Recent analysis by ANY.RUN’s malware team has uncovered a novel variant of this campaign, which combines phishing tactics, a multi-functional Remote Access Tool (RAT), a loader, and malicious scripts to compromise systems.

March 7, 2025

Cyber Security

How Is Medusa Ransomware Group Escalating Attacks in 2025?

As the digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, the Medusa ransomware group has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat, showing a dramatic escalation in its attacks by 2025. Since its first appearance in 2023, Medusa has managed to claim nearly 400 victims, showcasing a chilling rise in its operations and capabilities. Just within the first two months of the current

March 7, 2025

Cyber Security

Major Cybersecurity Threats Hit WordPress and Magento Sites Worldwide

The digital landscape is constantly evolving, bringing with it new challenges, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. Recent reports have unveiled a disconcerting surge in cyberattacks targeting WordPress and Magento websites, affecting thousands of sites globally. Over a thousand WordPress websites have fallen victim to an intricate infiltration involving a third-party JavaScript code, which cunningly embeds four different backdoors. This

March 7, 2025

Cyber Security

Silk Typhoon Targets IT Supply Chains with Advanced Espionage Tactics

In an evolving landscape of cyber threats, the emergence of Silk Typhoon, a China-linked cyber-espionage group, has presented new challenges for IT supply chains worldwide. The group’s advanced tactics and their capability to swiftly adopt zero-day exploits for edge device vulnerabilities have heightened the urgency for robust cybersecurity measures. From targeting IT solutions and remote management tools to compromising cloud

March 7, 2025