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Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability affecting over one million websites. The vulnerability combines OAuth implementation flaws with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The vulnerability stems from the interaction between OAuth, a widely used authentication protocol, and XSS, a long-standing web security issue. While XSS attacks have become less prevalent due to improved security measures, […]

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Cybersecurity firm Zscaler has revealed that the Dark Angels ransomware group received an unprecedented $75 million ransom payment from a single victim in a shocking development that underscores the escalating ransomware threat. This staggering sum nearly doubles the $40 million paid by insurance giant CNA Financial in 2021, marking a new milestone in the history […]

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Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) are key forensic data points used to detect security breaches. They include file hashes, suspicious IP addresses, domain names, URLs, specific email addresses, unusual file names, registry changes, unexpected processes, and abnormal network traffic patterns. These elements help identify malicious activity and are crucial for timely detection and response to cybersecurity […]

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On July 30, 2024, at approximately 13:13 UTC, Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365 reported a global outage affecting a subset of its services. The issue resulted in timeouts and difficulties connecting to various Azure services worldwide. Multiple engineering teams at Microsoft were promptly engaged to diagnose and resolve the issue. The company acknowledged the problem […]

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Researchers uncovered Cuckoo Spear, a new threat actor associated with the APT10 group, demonstrating persistent stealthy operations within victim networks for two to three years.  The advanced persistent threat (APT) utilizes novel techniques and tools to conduct cyber espionage, emphasizing the critical need for robust security protocols, continuous threat monitoring, and collaborative intelligence sharing among […]

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The Medusa Ransomware Group experienced significant operational security (OPSEC) failure, which was primarily due to the group’s use of Rclone, a widely utilized tool for data exfiltration, to store stolen data in the cloud storage service put.io.  The key issue arose from a misconfigured Rclone configuration file, which contained access tokens and other credentials, inadvertently […]

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Cybercriminals have launched a smishing campaign targeting iPhone users in India, impersonating India Post. Malicious iMessages falsely claim a package awaits at an India Post warehouse, enticing victims to click on fraudulent links.  It leverages the widespread trust in India Post and the popularity of iPhones to deceive users into compromising their devices and potentially […]

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Progress Software has disclosed a new high-severity vulnerability in its MOVEit Transfer file transfer solution that could allow attackers to escalate privileges through improper authentication. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-6576 with a CVSS score of 7.3, affects the SFTP module of MOVEit Transfer. The security flaw impacts multiple versions of MOVEit Transfer, including: According to […]

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Maintaining continuous vigilance is essential for organizations of all sizes in the face of increasing cyber threats. However, lean IT security teams often face the challenge of providing 24/7 threat monitoring and response with limited resources. For lean IT security teams, achieving continuous threat monitoring and response requires a strategic blend of automation, outsourcing, and […]

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A grand jury in Kansas City has charged North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for orchestrating a series of cyberattacks targeting U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The indictment outlines a conspiracy involving ransomware attacks, extortion, and money laundering. The ill-gotten gains funded further intrusions into defense, technology, and government entities worldwide. A Relentless Pursuit of […]

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HealthEquity, Inc., a prominent health savings account administrator, has reported a data breach affecting approximately 4.3 million individuals. The breach, which occurred on March 9, 2024, and was discovered on June 26, 2024, has raised serious concerns about data security and privacy. Breach Details and Discovery HealthEquity, headquartered at 15 West Scenic Point Dr., Suite […]

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