Category: Information Security

Zardoor backdoor

Malware

“Zardoor” Backdoor Spied on Non-Profit for Years

The Cisco Talos research team uncovered a vast espionage campaign targeted at a non-profit charitable organization in Saudi Arabia. Commencing in March 2021, the campaign employed a previously unknown custom backdoor named Zardoor, which...

Juniper data leak

Data Leak

Juniper Support Portal Leaks Sensitive Customer Data

A 17-year-old researcher discovered that through the Juniper customer support portal, information about devices and support contracts for numerous clients could be accessed. The data leak has been ongoing since September 2023. Esteemed cybersecurity...

Alcatel smartphones malicious programs

Malware

PikaBot Returns: Malware Loader Sheds Complexity in New Attacks

Experts at Zscaler ThreatLabz have identified significant modifications in the functionality of the malicious software PikaBot. The new version, labeled 1.18.32, is currently undergoing a development and testing phase, during which the developers have...

Marriott Starwood Hotel Data Breach

Data Leak

Infosys Breach Exposes Thousands of Bank of America Clients

In November 2023, the Indian conglomerate Infosys, a global titan in software provision, precipitated a widespread data breach that implicated Bank of America’s clientele. An official statement released on November 3rd revealed that the...

Royal Ransomware

Malware

Rhysida Ransomware Cracked: Decryption Key Found

Cybersecurity specialists have identified a vulnerability in the implementation of the Rhysida ransomware, which allowed the decryption keys to be recovered and the data locked by the malware to be decrypted. This discovery was...

Linux ransomware attacks

Cyber Security / Malware

Romania: Hospitals Offline After Cyberattack

In Romania, a minimum of 25 hospitals have faced severe operational challenges due to a vast ransomware assault, which has debilitated the local healthcare management system. The Hipocrate Information System (HIS), employed by Romanian...

XLoader malware

Malware

New XLoader Variant Installs & Attacks Silently on Android

Cybersecurity experts at McAfee have discovered a new iteration of the malicious XLoader software, capable of autonomously initiating on infected Android smartphones upon installation. This revelation poses a significant threat to users across the...

Coyote banking trojan

Malware

Beware, Brazil! “Coyote” Trojan Stalks Your Bank Accounts

Specialists at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered the Coyote banking trojan, targeting users of over 60 financial institutions, predominantly in Brazil. This malware distinguishes itself through a complex infection chain that employs various advanced technologies,...