Cyberattacks: Page 2

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    Rubrik discloses server breach, compromise of ‘access information’

    The data security and backup vendor said it found no evidence that the stolen data was used by cyber threat actors.

    By • March 4, 2025
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    Microsoft-signed driver used in ransomware attacks

    Threat actors are exploiting a privilege escalation flaw in Paragon Partition Manager for “bring your own vulnerable driver” (BYOVD) attacks.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Lee Enterprises investigating ransomware claim, data leak threat

    The newspaper chain previously confirmed the attack would likely have a material impact on its financial condition.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Leaked ransomware chat logs reveal Black Basta’s targeted CVEs

    Cybercrime group focused on Microsoft vulnerabilities as well as flaws in network edge devices and communications software.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Attackers exploiting Cisco vulnerabilities tied to Salt Typhoon campaign

    GreyNoise observed exploitation of CVE-2018-0171, which Cisco Talos researchers said was used in a recent attack by the China-backed threat group.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Is your browser ground zero for cyber-attacks?

    Organizations must not overlook web browser threats – or the new technologies that can defeat them.

    By Anupam Upadhyaya, Vice President Product Management – Prisma SASE at Palo Alto Networks • Feb. 24, 2025
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    Tech investment firm Insight Partners discloses data breach

    The company holds equity in several major technology companies, including Wiz and Kaseya.

    By • Feb. 19, 2025
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    Lee Enterprises says cyberattack will likely have material impact

    The newspaper chain said attackers encrypted critical applications and impacted billing, payments and print distribution.

    By • Feb. 18, 2025
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    Phishing campaign targets Microsoft device-code authentication flows

    Russian state-sponsored hackers have attacked enterprises and government agencies in North America and overseas.

    By • Feb. 18, 2025
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    China-backed hackers continue cyberattacks on telecom companies

    Salt Typhoon threat actors compromised Cisco edge devices by exploiting older vulnerabilities.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    Ransomware gangs shifting tactics to evade enterprise defenses

    Threat actors adapted to improved threat detection, law enforcement actions, new Huntress research finds.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Lee Enterprises investigating cyberattack that disrupted operations across multiple news outlets

    The company, a major U.S. newspaper chain, has been working with forensic specialists to fully restore services and determine the cause.

    By • Feb. 11, 2025
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    VeraCore zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in supply chain attacks

    Cybercriminals maintained access to one victim organization for more than four years.

    By • Feb. 11, 2025
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    CISA warns of hackers targeting vulnerability in Trimble Cityworks to conduct RCE

    The software is widely used in projects by local governments, utilities, airports and other facilities.

    By • Feb. 10, 2025
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    HPE issues breach notifications for 2023 Midnight Blizzard attack

    Russian state-sponsored hackers compromised the tech giant's Office 365 email environment.

    By • Feb. 10, 2025
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    Suspected botnet targets edge devices using brute force attacks

    Researchers warn of a surge in attempted logins targeting devices from SonicWall, Palo Alto Networks and others.

    By • Feb. 7, 2025
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    Hackers deployed web shells, exploited public-facing applications in Q4

    A Cisco Talos report also indicated a sharp increase in remote access tools being leveraged in ransomware. 

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
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    DeepSeek surge hits companies, posing security risks

    The Trump administration is scrutinizing the AI app, Italy and Taiwan have banned it, and companies have blocked it.

    By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 5, 2025
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    Ransomware payments fell 35% in 2024

    Cyberattacks using ransomware spiked in the second half of the year, but fewer victims paid up.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
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    Deloitte pays $5M in connection with breach of Rhode Island benefits site

    The company agreed to cover expenses related to recovery from the December cyberattack.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
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    State-linked hackers deploy macOS malware in fake job interview campaign

    Actors linked to North Korea bypassed Apple security using malware called FlexibleFerret.

    By Robert Wright, Contributing Reporter • Feb. 4, 2025
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    SonicWall SMA 1000 series appliances left exposed on the internet

    The company last week confirmed attackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the devices. 

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Network security tool defects are endemic, eroding enterprise defense

    When malicious hackers exploit vulnerabilities in firewalls, VPNs and routers, it’s not the vendors that get hit — it’s their customers.

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Procter & Gamble operations unhindered by Blue Yonder disruption

    The consumer goods company built an in-house solution to keep orders moving as its transportation management system provider navigated a ransomware attack.

    By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 28, 2025
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    UnitedHealth hikes number of Change cyberattack breach victims to 190M

    The new estimate nearly doubles the company’s previous report of 100 million affected individuals, already the largest healthcare data breach ever reported to federal regulators.

    By Emily Olsen • Jan. 27, 2025