Indian government organizations are under attack from a Pakistani hacking group (APT) using a novel malware called Disgomoji. This malware leverages a combination of an old Linux vulnerability (“Dirty Pipe”) and a unique command-and-control system based on emojis within the Discord messaging platform. Disgomoji: Espionage with a Smiley Face Disgomoji, identified by researchers at Blackberry, […]
Microsoft is making cybersecurity a key factor in executive compensation. In a move designed to strengthen its security posture, the company announced that starting in fiscal year 2025 (beginning July 1st, 2024), one-third of senior executives’ annual bonuses tied to “individual performance” will be directly linked to their cybersecurity efforts. This decision comes after criticism […]
QR codes, once a symbol of seamless connectivity, have become a breeding ground for a sophisticated cyber-attack known as QR code phishing, or “quishing.” The ubiquity of QR codes has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent years. Solidifying this trend, a June 2021 survey of U.S. shoppers revealed that nearly half (45%) reported using a […]