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Syrian Hackers Distribute RATs to Cybercriminals
Threat actors operating under the name Anonymous Arabic have released a remote access trojan (RAT) called Silver RAT that’s equipped to bypass security software and stealthily launch hidden applications. The actors, assessed to be of Syrian origin and linked to...
The Price Of Grand Base Token Dropped By 99% After The Hack
Grand Base (GB), a real-world asset tokenization protocol operating on Coinbase’s native layer-2 blockchain, suffered a loss of $1.7 million following a compromise of private keys. The breach shook the crypto community and led to the loss. This event caused...
The Importance of Early Warning Systems for Cybersecurity
As cyber attacks grow more sophisticated, detecting threats early has become crucial for effective response and mitigation. Early warning systems (EWS) aim to shorten the time gap between when a vulnerability is exploited by an attacker and when defenders recognize...
Ransomware Attacks and Cyber Security Strategies
Ransomware attacks have become a major cybersecurity threat, with malicious software encrypting systems and demanding ransom payments. This article will examine what ransomware is, how it works, and basic strategies to counter such attacks. We will also discuss recent significant...
CISA Adds 6 Vulnerabilities: Apple Also on Attack List
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added six security vulnerabilities to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. This includes a high-severity security vulnerability, CVE-2023-27524 (CVSS score: 8.9), affecting Apache Superset, an open-source...
Türk Hackers Exploiting MS SQL Servers
Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) servers with weak security are being targeted as part of a financially motivated ongoing campaign in the United States, the European Union, and the Latin America (LATAM) regions to gain initial access. The campaign associated with...
Understanding the Importance of KYC
As the use of digital finance grows, so too does the need to verify customers. KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures play a key role in protecting integrity and preventing crime. This comprehensive guide explains common KYC practices and their...
The Leading Cybersecurity Agency in The United States was Attacked
US officials discovered last month that a federal agency responsible for cybersecurity was hacked and had to take two important computer systems offline. According to US officials briefed on the matter, the affected systems of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
Justice Department Charges 19 People in $68 Million Dark Web Scam
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced that it has charged 19 individuals worldwide in connection with the now-defunct xDedic Marketplace, which is estimated to have facilitated more than $68 million in fraud. Completing its investigation into the dark web...