Introduction to Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) is a robust web server software package primarily designed for the Windows Server. It is widely used by organizations to host websites, files, and other content on the web. This makes them a frequent target of threat actors looking to exploit vulnerabilities, especially…

Unpacking the Linktera Data Breach: An Act of Calculated Destruction In a recent cyber attack that has shaken the digital world, Spain’s Linktera has become the latest victim of data breaches. The threat actor involved not only succeeded in infiltrating the system but also executed a calculated move to delete all backups from the servers,…

North Korean Threat Actors Target Cybersecurity Community The Recent Cyberattack Cybersecurity has become a primary concern for individuals, corporations, and even nations. According to Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), threat actors allegedly linked with North Korea have been launching cyberattacks against the cybersecurity community. This alarming development comes at a time when global cybersecurity awareness…

The Sophistication of G20 Scams: A Deeper Dive Financial scams have been a longstanding issue across the globe. However, the perpetrators behind the G20 scams have taken this nefarious activity to an unprecedented level. These criminals employ more than mere phishing attempts, using sophisticated scripts and utilising payment platforms to deceive their victims further. Understanding…

Five Families Hacktivist Group Targets Biostar The international cyber landscape is under threat with a recent act of cyberspace aggression taken by a newly formed hacktivist group known as “Five Families”. They have publicly claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Biostar, a renowned global computer hardware accessories manufacturer headquartered in Taiwan. The attack has…

CISA Warns of Nation-States Exploiting Fortinet and Zoho Security Flaws The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a serious warning regarding multiple nation-state actors exploiting security flaws in the Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN and Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. These vulnerabilities allow the actors to gain unauthorized access and establish persistence on compromised systems,…

Apple’s Emergency Security Update In an unprecedented move, Apple released emergency security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. These updates were pushed out to address two zero-day flaws that were being exploited in the wild to deliver NSO Group’s infamous Pegasus spyware. This spyware has made headlines for its ability to infiltrate devices and…

Understanding the Scope of the Data Breach The recent data breach has raised significant concerns across various industries. The large organisations affected have reported that the stolen data includes corporate financial information, passenger turnover, and ticket sales data. This stolen data not only exposes the financial health of these corporations but also reveals sensitive operational…

Atomic Stealer Malware: A Growing Threat to macOS A new wave of malvertising threats has been reported that is distributing an updated version of macOS stealer malware known as the Atomic Stealer, or AMOS. This development suggests that the malware is being actively maintained by its author. Cybersecurity professionals and those responsible for cyber incident…

Impending Surge in vCISO Services By the end of 2024, the number of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) offering vCISO services is projected to increase dramatically. The anticipated growth rate is nearly 5 times the current number, as portrayed in figure 1. This surge is not only a sign of…