CVE-2023-34362 The Russian cybercriminal group known as ‘Clop’ leveraged a weakness in the MOVEit product suite by Progress Software in late May, leading to extensive data theft from unguarded networks. As per the German cybersecurity research enterprise, KonBriefing, the MOVEit security breach has affected a staggering 421 organizations and over 22 million individuals to date. […]
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Zimbra Issues Alert About Actively Exploited Critical Vulnerability in Email Software
CVE-2023-34192 Zimbra, the email software provider, has raised an alert about a severe zero-day vulnerability in its software that’s currently being exploited in real-world attacks. The company has identified a security flaw in the Zimbra Collaboration Suite Version 8.8.15 that could potentially compromise the privacy and integrity of users’ data, according to its advisory. While […]
Attackers Targeting WooCommerce Payments Plugin Security Flaw to Hijack Websites
CVE-2023-28121 A recently disclosed critical vulnerability in the WooCommerce Payments WordPress plugin is actively being exploited by cybercriminals as part of a wide-scale targeted attack. Identified as CVE-2023-28121 (CVSS score: 9.8), the flaw involves an authentication bypass allowing unauthorized attackers to mimic arbitrary users, potentially including administrators. This could lead to the complete takeover of […]
Microsoft Word Exploitations Unleash LokiBot Malware
Known vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word are now being exploited by cybercriminals as phishing traps to deliver the malicious LokiBot on compromised systems. “LokiBot, also referred to as Loki PWS, is a notorious information-stealing Trojan, which has been on the radar since 2015,” says Cara Lin from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs. “Its primary targets are Windows systems […]
File transfer software hacked, MOVEit Transfer
Nova Scotia’s Cybersecurity Breach Affects Region of Queens Municipality June 15, 2023: A cybersecurity intrusion occurred on May 29 and 30, 2023, influencing data files within the MOVEIt file transfer system employed by the Nova Scotia government and other organizations for transmitting large files. The breach had a direct impact on the Region of Queens […]
Microsoft Curbs Chinese Cyber Espionage Aiming at Western European Governments
Date: July 12, 2023 | Threat Intel / Cyber Espionage On Tuesday, Microsoft declared that it had successfully thwarted a cyber espionage attempt led by a Chinese nation-state actor. This operation targeted two dozen entities, including several government agencies, with the intent to seize sensitive data. Starting on May 15, 2023, the cyber assault began […]
Critical Security Flaws Detected in SonicWall and Fortinet Network Security Tools
Critical Security Flaws Detected in SonicWall and Fortinet Network Security Tools Date: July 13, 2023 | Network Security / Vulnerability SonicWall and Fortinet, the network security giants, have recently alerted their clients about multiple security breaches found in their firewall management and network reporting engine tools – the Global Management System (GMS) and Analytics respectively. […]
Combating Malware Threats in World Malware Day
Combating Malware Threats: Essential Measures and Case Studies As we become increasingly reliant on digital technologies, the threat of malware has never been more present. Malware, short for malicious software, poses a significant risk to businesses, governments, and individuals alike. It disrupts systems, steals sensitive information, and can even render entire networks inoperable. However, with […]
5 Common Cyber security Threats Faced by Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming the target of cybercriminals. According to recent studies, around 43% of all cyberattacks are aimed at SMBs. While large corporations have dedicated IT teams and cybersecurity budgets to protect their networks, SMBs often lack the same resources. This makes them an easy target for cybercriminals. In this […]
Choosing the Right Security Technologies for Your Small Business
Choosing the Right Security Technologies can be challenging for small business: Small businesses are facing an increasing number of cybersecurity threats, from malware and phishing attacks to ransomware and data breaches. With limited resources and expertise, it can be challenging for small business owners to know where to start when it comes to implementing effective […]