In targeting Apple users, LockBit is going where no major ransomware gang has gone before. But it's a warning shot, and Mac users need not worry yet.
| | | LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | | Researchers Discover First-Ever Major Ransomware Targeting macOS In targeting Apple users, LockBit is going where no major ransomware gang has gone before. But it's a warning shot, and Mac users need not worry yet. Recycled Core Routers Expose Sensitive Corporate Network Info Researchers are warning about a dangerous wave of unwiped, secondhand core-routers found containing corporate network configurations, credentials, and application and customer data. Killnet Boss Exposes Rival Leader in Kremlin Hacktivist Beef Killnet's leader outs the identity of the new Anonymous Russia leader, in an effort to consolidate power among pro-Russia cybercriminals. Majority of US IT Pros Told to Keep Quiet About Data Breaches To report or not report? While more than half of all companies have suffered a data breach, 71% of IT professionals say they have been told to not report an incident, which could mean legal jeopardy. 3 Flaws, 1 War Dominated Cyber-Threat Landscape in 2022 Attackers continued to favor software exploits, phishing, and stolen credentials as initial-access methods last year, as Log4j and the Russia-Ukraine cyber conflict changed the threat landscape. APT41 Taps Google Red-Teaming Tool in Targeted Info-Stealing Attacks China-linked APT41 group targeted a Taiwanese media organization and an Italian job agency with standard, open source penetration test tools, in a change in strategy. Russian SolarWinds Culprits Launch Fresh Barrage of Espionage Cyberattacks The threat group behind the SolarWinds supply chain attacks is back with new tools for spying on officials in NATO countries and Africa. Western Digital Hackers Demand 8-Figure Ransom Payment for Data Western Digital has yet to comment on claims that the breach reported earlier this month led to data being stolen. New Mirai Variant Employs Uncommon Tactics to Distribute Malware RapperBot's initial infection tactic is one example of the different methods attackers are using to distribute malware. Super-Yacht Specialist Lürssen in Dry Dock After Ransomware Attack The ransomware attack proves that even the wealthiest cannot buy their immunity from threat actors. Google Issues Emergency Chrome Update for Zero-Day Bug Because the security vulnerability is under active exploit, Google isn't releasing full details of the flaw while users could remain vulnerable. How to Prevent 2 Common Attacks on MFA MFA isn't immune from the tug of war between attackers and defenders. How to Define Tier-Zero Assets in Active Directory Security There are plenty of AD objects and groups that should be considered tier zero in every environment, but some will vary among organizations. Name That Toon: Lucky Charm Feeling creative? Submit your caption and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card. MORE NEWS / MORE COMMENTARY | | |
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