‘Swatting’ Becomes Latest Extortion Tactic in Ransomware Attacks
Threat actors leave medical centers with the difficult choice of paying the ransom or witnessing patients suffer the consequences.
January 2024
Beirut Airport Cyberattack Targets Hezbollah
In addition to posting messages criticizing the group, the cyberattackers disrupted flight information and baggage handling systems.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure Means Getting Back to Basics
Critical infrastructure organizations need to recognize that the technology and cybersecurity landscapes have changed.
Iranian Crypto Exchange Misstep Exposes User Details
Iranian citizens' personal details were left visible online due to a misconfigured storage system.
Fire Sale: Zeppelin Ransomware Source Code Sells for $500 on Dark Web
The buyer could use the code to restart the up to now all-but-defunct Zeppelin ransomware-as-a-service operation.
23andMe: ‘Negligent’ Users at Fault for Breach of 6.9M Records
When it comes to bad passwords, how much responsibility should a service provider share with its customers?
North Korea Debuts ‘SpectralBlur’ Malware Amid macOS Onslaught
The post-exploitation backdoor is the latest in a string of custom tools aimed at spying on Apple users.
Syrian Threat Group Peddles Destructive SilverRAT
The Middle Eastern developers claim to be building a new version of the antivirus-bypassing remote access Trojan (RAT) attack tool.
Cyber-Focused FBI Agents Deploy to Embassies Globally
The bureau is adding six new positions placed in locations that include New Delhi and Rome.
Dubai-US Deal Aims to Secure Medical, IoT Devices in the Middle East
IoT surge across the Middle East spawns demand for more secure devices in business, healthcare, and energy.