The 2023 LinkedIn security breach, initially perceived as a significant threat, turned out to be less severe due to the inclusion of many fictitious email addresses. This incident, which involved the extraction of large data sets from LinkedIn, highlights the growing concern around data scraping practices by hackers.
In the realm of cybersecurity, the advent of QR-code phishing has introduced a novel challenge, reshaping the dynamics of digital threats and defenses. QR-code phishing, or 'Quishing,' is a tactic where QR codes are manipulated to facilitate phishing attacks.
In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, the evolution of attack methods like Evilginx and Evilginx2, designed to bypass robust defenses such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), is closely matched by developments in attack frameworks.
The realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, ushering in transformative tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, which have revolutionized how we interact with technology.
The "Mother of All Breaches" (MoAB), a term now synonymous with one of the largest data leaks in the history of cybersecurity, has been a jolting wake-up call for digital security worldwide. This breach encompassed a staggering 12 TB of information, impacting over 26 BN records.
In the digital age, the threat landscape evolves with alarming speed, and ransomware groups are at the forefront of this change, wreaking havoc on businesses and individuals alike.
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group APT43, originating from North Korea and known for its espionage activities, is currently exploiting poorly configured or unconfigured DMARC policies.
Due to the ever-increasing number of hacker attacks, it is now essential to take further account security measures to protect accounts from unauthorized intrusion. One measure published by Microsoft at the beginning of the year is Entra ID Passkey.
Microsoft has introduced a new in-browser protection feature for Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. This update is designed to strengthen security by offering real-time monitoring and control over user activities in sanctioned and unsanctioned cloud applications.
Alongside Cozy Bear, other groups like APT28 (Fancy Bear), Voodoo Bear, Primitive Bear, and Venomous Bear employ advanced tactics to infiltrate and extract data from their targets.
It is becoming increasingly common for various media outlets to draw attention to Threat Actor attacks. Due to the political situation in different countries, it often happens that politically motivated hacker attacks are hinted at in such reports.
A wiper is a ransomware whose main function is wiping, i.e. deleting or overwriting data, damaging the MBR (Master Boot Record) or MFT (Mater File Table).
Wiper is ransomware that pursues destruction as its goal. For example, it deletes the MBR, MFT, overwrites the files or encrypts the files and destroys the decrypt key.
In modern cyber warfare, not only independent hacker groups utilize digital arsenals, but states also deploy these means to enforce their interests.
In summary, it can be said that Voodoo Bear is part of the Russian government's ‘Ministry of Defence’ and is therefore state-sponsored. In addition, many different sectors are targeted by the group.
Alias: ELECTRUM, Telebots, IRON VIKING, BlackEnergy (Group), Quedagh, Voodoo Bear, IRIDIUM, Seashell Blizzard, FROZENBARENTS
In the last few years, wiper attacks have become a weapon of choice in geopolitical conflicts - especially in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war.