Notorious group known as Water Curupira has unleashed a new wave of threats through their sophisticated malware, Pikabot. This menacing campaign, primarily spread through email spam, highlights an alarming escalation in cyber attacks. It targets unsuspecting victims with deceptive emails, leading to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Water Curupira’s Email Spam Campaigns Water Curupira,… Continue reading Water Curupira Hackers Spread PikaBot in Email Spam
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Integris Health Hacked, Patients Receive Ransom Emails
Integris Health, Oklahoma’s most extensive not-for-profit health network, fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack, which compromised susceptible patient data. This unfortunate occasion got some really unusual results: patients of Integris Health in Oklahoma started receiving extortion emails. They threaten the sale of their data to other malicious actors if they fail to pay an extortion… Continue reading Integris Health Hacked, Patients Receive Ransom Emails
KraftHeinz Hacked by Snatch Ransomware Gang
The global food and beverage company KraftHeinz became a target of an infamous Snatch ransomware gang. Hackers listed the company on its Darknet leak site. This is yet another hack of a food industry company throughout the last time. KraftHeinz Hacked by Snatch Ransomware On December 13th, the Snatch ransomware gang listed KraftHeinz on their… Continue reading KraftHeinz Hacked by Snatch Ransomware Gang
Google Addresses Zero-Day Vulnerability in Chrome
In a recent security alert, Google has addressed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Chrome browser and ChromeOS software, urging users to update to the latest version (119.0.6045.199). The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-6345, allows attackers to bypass sandbox security measures by compromising the browser’s rendering process, leading to potential remote code execution or access to… Continue reading Google Addresses Zero-Day Vulnerability in Chrome
What is Sextortion? Explanation, Signs & Ways to Avoid
Sextortion is a specific email phishing tactic that was around for quite some time. Over the last few years though its popularity skyrocketed, and some novice technologies make me concerned regarding possible sextortion approaches in future. Let me explain what I mean, what this scam is about, and how to detect and avoid it. What… Continue reading What is Sextortion? Explanation, Signs & Ways to Avoid
Welltok Data Breach Exposes More Than 8 million Patients
Welltok, a healthcare Software as a Service (SaaS) provider, has reported unauthorized access to its MOVEit Transfer server, impacting the personal information of nearly 8.5 million patients in the United States. The breach, detected on July 26, 2023, has raised concerns about the security of patient data and has significant implications for healthcare providers across… Continue reading Welltok Data Breach Exposes More Than 8 million Patients
LitterDrifter – Russia’s USB Worm Targeting Ukrainian Entities
LitterDrifter USB worm, intricately linked to the notorious Gamaredon group and originating from Russia. It has set its sights on Ukrainian entities, adding a concerning layer to the already complex world of state-sponsored cyber espionage. This USB worm, believed to be orchestrated by Russian actors, not only showcases the adaptability and innovation of Gamaredon but… Continue reading LitterDrifter – Russia’s USB Worm Targeting Ukrainian Entities
Plume Hacked, Data Leaked in the Darknet
An anonymous hacker posted about a Plume data breach on the Darknet. The hacker says they have stolen the personal information of millions of users and threaten to release the data unless the company pays them a ransom. What is Plume? Plume Design, Inc. develops and sells smart home Wi-Fi mesh networking systems. Its flagship… Continue reading Plume Hacked, Data Leaked in the Darknet
North Korean Hackers Force US, Japan & South Korea Consultations
Increased activity by North Korean state hackers forced South Korea, the United States and Japan to create a special advisory group to coordinate cybersecurity efforts. The idea of consolidating efforts, apparently, was discussed back in August, at the international summit at Camp David. The decision was made last week following negotiations in Washington between Anne… Continue reading North Korean Hackers Force US, Japan & South Korea Consultations
California Water Treatment Plant Is in the Hands of a Hacker
Rambler Gallo, a resident of Tracy, Calif., has been charged with maliciously damaging a computer after it allegedly infiltrated a network of a water treatment plant in Discovery Bay. The treatment plant serves water and sewer systems for 15,000 residents of the city of Discovery Bay. Gallo was an employee of a private Massachusetts company… Continue reading California Water Treatment Plant Is in the Hands of a Hacker