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New Flame Stealer Malware: A Persistent Threat to Credit Card Security
A new malware named “Flame Stealer” has emerged as a significant threat to the security of credit card data, particularly for users of popular platforms such as Discord, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, and Roblox. This sophisticated malware exhibits the following features and implications: The malware also collects information about browser extensions, Discord accounts, connections, bots, and…
Top 5 Cybersecurity News Stories of Last Week (July 22nd – 27th, 2024)
This week saw a mix of cybercrime and industry news, with some events highlighting the ever-present threat landscape and others showcasing progress in the fight for online safety. Let’s dive into the top 5 stories: Staying informed about cybersecurity threats is crucial for individuals and organizations alike. By keeping up with the latest news and…
KnowBe4’s Brush with a North Korean Impostor: A Deep Dive
Introduction In a shocking revelation that sent ripples through the cybersecurity industry, KnowBe4, a leading cybersecurity awareness training company, disclosed that it had fallen victim to a highly sophisticated cyberattack. The culprit? A North Korean hacker masquerading as a new employee. This incident, while undoubtedly a setback, has also shone a spotlight on the evolving…
Danger Entertainers Capitalize on CrowdStrike Outage: A Multi-Pronged Attack
The recent global IT blackout caused by a flawed CrowdStrike update left millions of Windows machines vulnerable. This wasn’t just an inconvenience for businesses and individuals; it created a prime opportunity for cybercriminals, also known as “danger entertainers,” to exploit the chaos. This article details five key ways these malicious actors leveraged the CrowdStrike outage…
Top 5 Cybersecurity News Stories of Last Week (July 14th – 20th, 2024)
This week saw a mix of cybercrime and industry news, with some events highlighting the ever-present threat landscape and others showcasing progress in the fight for online safety. Let’s dive into the top 5 stories: Staying informed about cybersecurity threats is crucial for individuals and organizations alike. By keeping up with the latest news and…
A Global Ground Stop: Unpacking the CrowdStrike IT Outage and its Repercussions
On July 18th, 2024, the travel industry experienced a significant disruption caused by an unexpected source: a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. This blog post delves into the technical details so far of the incident, analyzes its cascading impact on the aviation sector, and explores the lessons learned to ensure greater resilience in the…
Top 5 Cybersecurity News Stories: Week of July 7th, 2024
The past week has seen a flurry of cybersecurity news, from data breaches to emerging threats. Here’s a roundup of the top 5 stories you should know about: These incidents from the past week underscore the diverse range of sectors targeted by cybercriminals and the importance of continued vigilance and improvement in cybersecurity practices across…
Cyberattack Disrupts US Auto Dealerships for Two Days
Car dealerships across the United States faced disruptions for two consecutive days this week due to cyberattacks targeting CDK Global, a major provider of dealership management software. CDK shut down most of its systems on Wednesday as they investigated the cyber incident. The outage impacted critical dealership operations such as sales and service, potentially affecting…
Marriott admits it falsely claimed for five years it was using encryption during 2018 breach
In 2018, Marriott experienced a massive data breach. For years, the hotel chain defended itself by asserting that it had used strong encryption (AES-128) during the breach. However, during an April 10 hearing, Marriott’s attorneys admitted that they had never used AES-128 at the time. Instead, they had employed the less secure Secure Hash Algorithm…