Understanting Online Threats
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New Security Vulnerabilities in Apache SuperSet: A Detailed Analysis and Patch Update
New Security Vulnerabilities in Apache SuperSet: A Detailed Analysis The world of cyber security is always on high alert. Today, we dive into the recent security vulnerabilities found in Apache SuperSet – a powerful, open source data visualization tool. These vulnerabilities, if left unaddressed, could have severe implications for systems running SuperSet. Let’s delve deeper…
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Hackers Group Claims Responsibility for Cyber Attack on Moroccan Government: Exposing Vulnerabilities and Impact on Critical National Infrastructure
Hackers Group Claims Responsibility for Cyber Attack on Moroccan Government The recent cyber attack on the Moroccan government, specifically on the Ministry of National Education, has been claimed by an infamous group of hackers. Their motive behind the breach, how they accomplished it, and the impact it had on the Moroccan government’s operations, is discussed…
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Cyberport Cyber Attack: A Ransomware Group’s Latest Target and Implications
Cyberport Cyber Attack: A Ransomware Group’s Latest Target Cyberport, a renowned business park in China known for housing numerous tech firms and a retail complex in Hong Kong, was recently preyed upon by a ransomware group. After detection of unauthorized third-party access, the company’s authorities confirmed the cyber-attack. Being Hong Kong’s flagship enterprise, Cyberport plays…
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A Surge in Cyberattacks: The Pandora Mirai Botnet Variant and How to Prevent Infiltration
A Surge in Cyberattacks: The Pandora Mirai Botnet Variant In an ever-evolving digital landscape, cyber threats have become increasingly sophisticated. One such threat is the Mirai botnet variant, known as Pandora, which has recently been found infiltrating inexpensive Android-based TVs and TV boxes. These devices are then used as part of a botnet to execute…
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The Notorious Hacker Group: Anonymous Sudan – Background, Motives, and Impact of Wells Fargo Data Breach
The Notorious Hacker Group: Anonymous Sudan The hacker group identified as Anonymous Sudan is one of the most notorious cybercriminal organizations in the world. Their activities have been closely monitored by the cybersecurity professionals due to their high-profile attacks. Potentially motivated by religious and political reasons, this group focuses its efforts on creating havoc and…
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The Dark Web’s New Threat: The White Phishing Working Scheme – Analysis, Risks, and Defense Strategies
The Dark Web’s New Threat: The White Phishing Working Scheme An unsettling discovery on the dark web has recently come to light: a tool known as the “White Phishing Working Scheme” is being publicized. This tool, with the capacity to extract information from Facebook and Google accounts, is now available for purchase on the dark…
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Storm-0558: Unauthorized Access to Outlook through Compromised Consumer Signing Key
Storm-0558 Gains Access to Outlook through a Compromised Consumer Signing Key In an unexpected turn of events, Microsoft has disclosed that a Chinese-based threat actor identified as Storm-0558 has managed to infiltrate their systems. The culprit allegedly got a hold of an inactive consumer signing key by compromising an engineer’s corporate account. This unfortunate occurrence…
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The Iranian Threat Actor: APT34 and Their Advanced Capabilities
The Iranian Threat Actor: APT34 In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new phishing attack has been discovered. This attack has been attributed to the Iranian threat actor, known as APT34. APT34 has been linked to a variant of a backdoor called SideTwist. Notably, APT34 possesses a high level of attack technology and can…
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Google’s Proactive Approach to Android Security: Addressing CVE-2023-35674 and Enhancing Cyber Defense
Google’s Proactive Approach to Android Security Google, the tech giant, is continually demonstrating its commitment to maintaining high security standards. The company regularly rolls out monthly security patches for its popular operating system, Android. This not only ensures that the system remains secure, but also that it is constantly updated to address emerging threats, such…
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South Korea: The Latest Battleground for Cyber Espionage – Protecting Against Android Spyware Campaigns
South Korea: The Latest Battleground for Cyber Espionage In a concerning turn of events, South Korea has found itself at the epicentre of a sophisticated espionage campaign. Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) have flagged a new Android Spyware campaign leveraging VirusTotal intelligence. Orchestrated by cyber threat actors with potential malevolent ties, these campaigns seem…
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