Information Security

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new player has emerged: LUCR-3. This financially motivated threat actor has gained notoriety for its sophisticated operations in the cloud. In this article, we delve into the inner workings of LUCR-3, exploring their techniques, motivations, and the impact they have on their victims. Understanding their methods is crucial in order to enhance

In recent years, ransomware attacks have emerged as a significant threat to organizations worldwide. Now, the FBI has issued a grave warning about a concerning development in this realm – the rise of dual ransomware attacks. This article explores the characteristics of these attacks, their impact on victims, emerging trends in the ransomware landscape, and the FBI’s recommendations for mitigating

The official website of the UK royal family faced a significant cyber threat on the morning of Sunday, October 1, as pro-Russian hacktivists launched a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The attack, claimed by the Russian threat actor KillNet, was fueled by the motive of an “attack on pedophiles.” This incident sheds light on the potential vulnerabilities faced by high-profile organizations,

Just days after the release of patches for a critical pre-authentication flaw in Progress Software’s WS_FTP server product, security experts have detected active exploitation in the wild against multiple target environments. Cybersecurity vendor Rapid7 raised the alarm over the weekend after it spotted instances of live exploitation of the WS_FTP vulnerability in various customer environments. Overview of CVE-2023-40044 Vulnerability The

The cybersecurity community has been on high alert after the discovery of a critical vulnerability in JetBrains’ popular TeamCity continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) server. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-42793, poses a significant risk to organizations using the on-premises version of TeamCity. Despite the availability of a patch, in-the-wild exploitation of the vulnerability started just days after its announcement,

In recent years, the FBI has witnessed a concerning rise in dual ransomware attacks occurring within a close date proximity, accompanied by a shift towards new and more destructive tactics used by cybercriminals. This article aims to delve into the details of this emerging trend, highlighting the approach utilized by these attackers, the potential consequences of second attacks, and the

In a critical warning to large enterprises, including government and educational organizations, urgent action is being advised to immediately update widely used FTP software in the face of active attacks. WS_FTP Server, developed by Progress Software, has been found to have multiple exploitable flaws that could potentially put sensitive data at risk. The vulnerabilities, including a deserialization flaw in the