Introduction: In our increasingly connected world, cybersecurity is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Implementing robust cybersecurity measures can be a complex task, but with the right guidance, it becomes more approachable. Here, we’ll explore a holistic approach to cybersecurity, broken down into key areas, to help you build a resilient digital fortress for your […]
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Discord.io Confirms Breach with Theft of 760K Users’ Data
Discord.io, a third-party service providing custom invites to Discord channels, has temporarily closed its doors following a data breach affecting 760,000 members. This service, separate from the official Discord site, enabled server owners to create personalized invitations to their channels. A community of over 14,000 members was built around this service. The Breach Yesterday, a […]
Protect from EvilProxy Phishing Kit That Target High-Level Executives
Here’s How to Protect Your Organization The alarming increase in the use of a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkit called EvilProxy to execute account takeover attacks on executives at prominent companies has become a significant cybersecurity concern. Between March and June 2023, Proofpoint has identified an ongoing hybrid campaign that has targeted thousands of Microsoft 365 user […]
Microsoft’s Update: A Comprehensive Response to 74 Vulnerabilities
Introduction In its most recent update, Microsoft has addressed 74 flaws across its software spectrum as part of the August 2023 Patch Tuesday. This number, although significant, shows a decrease from the 132 vulnerabilities that were patched in the previous month. Details of the Security Patch This latest security patch encompasses six critical and 67 […]
Microsoft Resolves Significant Power Platform Vulnerability Amid Delay and Controversy
Introduction: Microsoft publicly acknowledged on Friday that it has resolved a critical security flaw within Power Platform. The company faced notable criticism for the delayed response, shedding light on a critical challenge that emphasizes both the significance and complexity of cybersecurity in today’s environment. Section 1: The Vulnerability Microsoft disclosed that the Power Platform flaw […]
Unveiling Space Pirates’ Expanding Cyber Campaign in Russia and Serbia
In a startling revelation, the notorious threat actor known as Space Pirates has been exposed for orchestrating attacks against 16 organizations across Russia and Serbia over the past year. Armed with novel tactics and a growing cyber arsenal, these cybercriminals have expanded their interests and geographical reach, posing a significant threat to government agencies, educational […]
Windows 10 Security Checklist: CIS Benchmark Simplified
Ensuring the security of your Windows 10 system is a complex task, but an essential one to protect your data and maintain system integrity. The Center for Internet Security (CIS) offers comprehensive benchmarks to help you improve your cybersecurity posture. We’ve provided a simplified version of the Windows 10 CIS benchmark in this article, although […]
Major MikroTik RouterOS Flaw Puts Over Half a Million Devices at High Risk
CVE-2023-30799 MikroTik RouterOS Security Gap An acute privilege elevation vulnerability in MikroTik RouterOS exposes devices to potential remote hacking, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain total control over the compromised equipment. Labelled as CVE-2023-30799 (CVSS score: 9.1), this weakness is believed to place between 500,000 and 900,000 RouterOS systems at risk of being […]
US Companies to Disclose Cyber Attacks in 4 Days, As Per New SEC Regulations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put forth new regulations that obligate publicly listed companies to reveal cyber attack details within four days, if such attacks significantly impact their financial standing. This decision marks a significant transformation in the disclosure procedures of cyber breaches. SEC chair Gary Gensler stated, “Whether a company loses […]
Exploitation of Windows Search Feature by Hackers to Deploy Remote Access Trojans
As per cybersecurity analysts at Trellix, an authentic Windows search feature has become the latest tool in the hacker’s arsenal. Malicious actors are exploiting this feature to download arbitrary payloads from remote servers and compromise targeted systems with remote access trojans, specifically AsyncRAT and Remcos RAT. The unique attack technique misuses the “search-ms:” URI protocol […]