Cyber Blackmail: Definition, Prevention, and Response
In today’s digital landscape, cyber blackmail has emerged as a significant threat to individuals and organizations alike. This form of cybercrime exploits vulnerabilities in personal and professional life,
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Data Breach Alert: Free ISP Hacked, Customer Information Compromised
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Free, a leading internet service provider in France, confirmed that its systems were breached, resulting in the theft of sensitive customer information. The
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Iranian Hackers Supporting Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Organizations
Iranian-based threat actors have been identified as playing a key role in enabling ransomware attacks on U.S. organizations by exploiting multiple vulnerabilities across networking devices and VPNs. These
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APT29 (Cozy Bear): Exploiting Zimbra and TeamCity Vulnerabilities
APT29, also known as Cozy Bear, is actively exploiting vulnerabilities in Zimbra collaboration tools and TeamCity CI/CD systems to infiltrate enterprise networks. This Russian-backed Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
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CVE-2024-43583: Dangerous Winlogon Privilege Escalation Flaw
CVE-2024-43583 is a newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability affecting Winlogon—a critical component in Windows responsible for handling login processes. This flaw allows privilege escalation, enabling an attacker to gain
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CVE-2024-43572: Exploited Microsoft MMC RCE Vulnerability – Mitigations & Risks
CVE-2024-43572 is a high-severity Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability targeting Microsoft Management Console (MMC). Attackers leverage this flaw by luring victims into opening malicious Microsoft Saved Console (MSC)
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U.S. SEC Targets Tech Giants for Downplaying SolarWinds Breach Impact
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a strong stance against cybersecurity transparency by charging four major technology companies—Unisys, Avaya Holdings, Mimecast, and Check Point Software.
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Cyber Av3ngers: U.S. Offers $10 Million Bounty for Information
The U.S. government has announced a $10 million bounty for information leading to the identification or location of members of the Iranian hacking group Cyber Av3ngers. This initiative
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CyberAv3ngers: Iranian Group Targets Critical Water Systems
The CyberAv3ngers, a hacker group linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), has recently escalated its attacks on critical infrastructure, with a specific focus on water and wastewater systems
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Volt Typhoon: China’s Silent Threat to U.S. Infrastructure
Volt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, has been actively targeting critical infrastructure in the United States. Their operations focus on sectors like energy, transportation, water, and communications,
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