CSO US First Look
The day's top cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage
July 01, 2023
First state-sponsored cyberattack against UK government revealed two decades later
Rare insight marks the 20th anniversary of a state-backed malware attack on a UK government department. Read more
Command-and-control framework PhonyC2 attributed to Iranâs Muddywater group
PhonyC2 was used to exploit the log4j vulnerability in the Israeli software SysAid, the attack against Israelâs Technion institute, and the ongoing attack against the PaperCut print management software. Read more
Mission Linux: How the open source software is now a lucrative target for hackers
With the growth of Linux in cloud environments, critical infrastructure, and even mobile platforms, hackers are increasingly targeting the open source system for higher returns. Read more
NHS data reportedly compromised in University of Manchester cyberattack
A report by The Independent claims NHS details of more than a million patients may have been compromised following the attack. Read more
Survey reveals mass concern over generative AI security risks
Malwarebytes survey reveals 81% of people are concerned about the security risks posed by ChatGPT and generative AI, while just 7% think they will improve internet security. Read more
Why you should review the security of your MSSQL servers
MS SQL Server is by far the most common DBMS that attackers target, probably due to its tight integration with Windows. Read more
