SonicWall a Network device maker has issued an urgent security notice to its customers, warning of imminent ransomware attacks targeting the Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series and Secure Remote Access (SRA) products running unpatched and end-of-life (EOL) 8.x firmware. “The exploitation targets a known vulnerability that has been patched in newer versions of the […]
Kaseya an enterprise tech firm has confirmed that up to 1,500 businesses were impacted as a result of an attack on its remote device management software. The software was used to spread ransomware to Kaseya customers. The vulnerability found in the supply chain VSA software was the leverage the attackers used against the multiple managed
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Phishing is a type of social engineering with a touch of spoofing attack that uses different means to steal confidential personal/corporate information (SSN, password, date of birth, address account details, etc.). The attacker usually masquerades as a trusted entity to deceive the victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message. The victim then
A logic bomb is a specific kind of malware that is waiting for an event to occur before it is triggered. It is a piece of code intentionally inserted into the system that is set to go off once some specified conditions are met. Logic bombs don’t get to the system by themselves. Often installed by someone with
FluBot a malware designed to steal passwords, bank details, and other sensitive information from Android device users. The malware is installed via text message claiming to be from a delivery company that asks users to click a link that enables them to track their package delivery. Immediately the Android user clicks on the link, they
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The recent Facebook data leaks have revealed that the company’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg uses the secure messaging app Signal, one of the main competitors of Facebook-owned WhatsApp. Reports suggest that the leaked data includes Zuckerberg’s phone number, Facebook user ID, personal details that include; location, marriage details, and birth date. What is shocking for many
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Sensitive personal information of over half a billion Facebook users was leaked on a hacking forum earlier on Saturday. This information was first discovered by chief technology officer of cybercrime intelligence firm Hudson Rock, Alon Gal who posted on Twitter about the leak. According to Gal, the leak is related to a security breach first
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Harris Federation an educational charity has become the fourth multi-academy trust to have suffered a ransomware attack since February this year. The ransomware attack has forced the educational charity to shut down its IT systems, and temporarily disable its email system and switchboard services. The temporary move has left students unable to access their email
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Ransomware isn’t a new threat to the cyber world. Its origins go back many years. It’s a sort of malware where cybercriminals attack your system with malicious code. The intent to lock you out of your system and encrypt your important and sensitive data. Further, demanding ransom from you before they provide a decryption key
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What Is a Cyber Attack? A cyber attack is any type of offensive action that targets computer information systems, infrastructures, computer networks, or personal computer devices, using various methods to steal, alter or destroy data, or information systems. A cyber-attack is a deliberate attempt to exploit vulnerable systems, devices or networks to manipulate, steal or gain unauthorized
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