The Information Highway

The Information Highway

Russian hackers use PowerShell USB malware to drop backdoors

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The Russian state-sponsored hacking group Gamaredon (aka Armageddon or Shuckworm) continues to target critical organizations in Ukraine's military and security intelligence sectors, employing a refreshed toolset and new infection tactics. 

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Microsoft: Windows 10 21H2 has reached end of servicing

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 Multiple editions of Windows 10 21H2 have reached their end of service (EOS) in this month's Patch Tuesday, as Microsoft reminded customers today.

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Barracuda ESG zero-day attacks linked to suspected Chinese hackers

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 A suspected pro-China hacker group tracked by Mandiant as UNC4841 has been linked to data-theft attacks on Barracuda ESG (Email Security Gateway) appliances using a now-patched zero-day vulnerability.

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CISA: LockBit ransomware extorted $91 million in 1,700 U.S. attacks

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 U.S. and international cybersecurity authorities said in a joint LockBit ransomware advisory that the gang successfully extorted roughly $91 million following approximately 1,700 attacks against U.S. organizations since 2020.

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Fortinet: New FortiOS RCE bug "may have been exploited" in attacks

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Fortinet says a critical FortiOS SSL VPN vulnerability that was patched last week "may have been exploited" in attacks impacting government, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure organizations.

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Top Breaches Cost ($) of 2024

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Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024