Author: TheCoolCat

Role of the CISO as a Business Enabler In today’s digital age, the position of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is increasingly important. Not only must they navigate the complex landscape of digital threats, but they also need to drive innovation and ensure business continuity. Three CISOs; Troy Wilkinson, CISO at IPG; Rob Geurtsen,…

Understanding the Recent U.S. Cyber Defense Agency Advisories The U.S. cyber defense agency made two significant announcements recently, concerning vulnerabilities impacting Industrial Control Systems (ICS). These vulnerabilities could potentially affect the cyber security of businesses and individuals, highlighting the importance of active cyber defense and regular ISO-27001 audits to maintain secure systems. CVE-2023-38433 in Fujitsu…

The Cactus Ransomware Group and Their Brazen Tactics Cybersecurity threats are continually evolving, with ransomware groups such as the Cactus ransomware group becoming increasingly brazen. This group has recently attracted attention by openly flaunting their ill-gotten gains on the dark web, naming victims and providing brief descriptions of each. Their audacious tactics highlight the importance…

Disclosure of Security Flaws in Electric Power Management Products In a concerning development, nine major security flaws have been unearthed in electric power management products manufactured by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL). The most severe of these vulnerabilities could enable a threat actor to facilitate remote code execution (RCE) on an engineering workstation, a risk that…

Unveiling the Undocumented “Phishing Empire” Targeting Microsoft 365 Business Emails An elusive phishing empire, previously out of the cybersecurity radar, has now been associated with widespread cyber attacks. These attacks, targeting Microsoft 365 business email accounts, have been ongoing for the past six years. The threat actor, operating under the guise of a hidden underground…

Overview of Data Breach In a shocking revelation, a malicious actor has put the data of 7 million Freecycle members for sale on the dark web. The vast amount of data comprises users’ personal information, which can be a potential goldmine for cybercriminals. Scale and Scope of the Breach The breach is extensive, impacting 7…

G20 Summit 2023: Anticipating Cybersecurity Threats As the clock ticks towards the highly anticipated G20 Summit 2023 in Delhi, India, cybersecurity has emerged as a significant concern. With several Indonesian hacktivists hinting at their intentions to target Indian organizations in the lead up to the event, there’s an urgent need to boost the nation’s cybersecurity…

CERT-UA Thwarts Cyber Attack Against Energy Infrastructure The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) successfully neutralised a cyber attack targeting a vital energy infrastructure facility on Tuesday. The details surrounding the identity of the facility remain undisclosed. However, the attack’s sophistication indicates a potentially grave threat to the country’s critical national infrastructure. The cyber…

Uncovering the Threat Actor’s Attack Plan The cyber-security landscape is witnessing a dramatic shift with the emergence of sophisticated threat actors. These adversaries are not just revealing their strategies but also laying out detailed attack plans against specific countries, complete with schedules. This remarkable shift pushes the need for a comprehensive ransomware readiness assessment to…

Recent Wave of Cyber Attacks on Poland: An In-depth Analysis Recently, Poland has been the target of numerous cyber attacks, with numerous reputable organizations falling victim. Among the victims are economic powerhouses such as the Economic Forum and KGHM Polska Miedz. Public sector institutions like the Marshal’s Office of the Lublin Voivodeship and Podkarpackie region…