Category: Cyber Threat News
The global ransomware crisis is deepening, with incidents of ransomware and extortion soaring by 67% in 2023, as reported in NTT Security Holdings’ 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report. After a relatively subdued 2022, the year 2023 witnessed a notable uptick in ransomware and extortion cases. Over 5,000 victims fell prey to ransomware attacks, a significant […]
Security researchers at Microsoft have uncovered a targeted cyberespionage campaign orchestrated by Fancy Bear (APT28), a well-known Russian threat actor group associated with Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. This campaign leverages a patched vulnerability (CVE-2022-38028) within the Windows Print Spooler service to gain a foothold on victim systems. This poses a significant risk to North […]
The United Kingdom has taken a groundbreaking step towards securing the smart home revolution by implementing the world’s first legislation banning weak passwords for internet-connected devices. This pioneering initiative, introduced under the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) regime, signifies a monumental leap forward for consumer cybersecurity. UK law mandates minimum security for all internet-connected gadgets, […]