On August 12, 2024, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) reported that Evolution Mining Limited, a gold mining company, experienced a ransomware attack on August 8, 2024, which affected its IT infrastructure to some extent. The company has engaged security experts…
What Does It Take to Manage an On-Premise vs Cloud Data Security Product?
Before we ponder this question, let’s first understand the major differences between an on-premise and a cloud data security product. An on-premise data security product means the management console is on the enterprise customer’s premises, whereas the security vendor hosts…
Rockwell Automation AADvance Standalone OPC-DA Server
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 9.8 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Rockwell Automation Equipment: AADvance Standalone OPC-DA Server Vulnerabilities: Improper Input Validation, Use of Externally Controlled Format String 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could…
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix, GuardLogix 5580, CompactLogix, and Compact GuardLogix 5380
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.7 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Rockwell Automation Equipment: CompactLogix 5380, ControlLogix 5580, GuardLogix 5580, Compact GuardLogix 5380, CompactLogix 5480 Vulnerability: Improper Input Validation 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability…
Rockwell Automation Micro850/870
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 6.9 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Rockwell Automation Equipment: Micro850/870 Vulnerability: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause CIP/Modbus communication to be disrupted for short duration.…
Rockwell Automation Pavilion8
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 5.3 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: Rockwell Automation Equipment: Pavilion8 Vulnerability: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to view sensitive data…
AVEVA SuiteLink Server
View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.7 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity Vendor: AVEVA Equipment: SuiteLink Server Vulnerability: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause…
Lead with simplicity: A guide for strengthening security in logistics
Supply chains are the pulse of our global economy. When they falter, the effects can ripple through industries — impacting production lines, delivery schedules, company performance, and, ultimately, customer satisfaction…. The post Lead with simplicity: A guide for strengthening security…
US Unseals Charges Against Three Eastern Europeans Over Ransomware, Malvertising
Maksim Silnikau was extradited to the US to face charges for roles in the distribution of the Angler exploit kit, malware, and the Ransom Cartel ransomware. The post US Unseals Charges Against Three Eastern Europeans Over Ransomware, Malvertising appeared first…
Gold Mining Firm in Australia Reports Ransomware Breach
In a Monday filing with the ASX, Evolution Mining stated that the incident was contained This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Gold Mining Firm in Australia Reports Ransomware Breach
EDR Importance: Why Is EDR Important? (With Use Cases)
In 2021, it was revealed that a group of hackers dubbed ‘LightBasin’ had compromised over a dozen telecom firms around the world. Their activity had been going on, undetected, for at least five years. This breach is a classic example…
Feds bust minor league Radar/Dispossessor ransomware gang
The takedown may be small but any ransomware gang sent to the shops is good news in our book The Dispossessor ransomware group is the latest to enter the cybercrime graveyard with the Feds proudly laying claim to the takedown.……
Sleeping With the Phishes
PHISHING SCHOOL Hiding C2 With Stealthy Callback Channels Write a custom command and control (C2) implant — Check ✅ Test it on your system — Check ✅ Test it in a lab against your client’s endpoint detection and response (EDR) product — Check ✅ Convince a target to download the…
USENIX Security ’23 – Formal Analysis of SPDM: Security Protocol and Data Model Version 1.2
Authors/Presenters:Cas Cremers, Alexander Dax, Aurora Naska Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the…
NIST Formalizes World’s First Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards
NIST has formalized three post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, with organizations urged to start the transition to quantum-secure encryption immediately This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: NIST Formalizes World’s First Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards
Hacktivism’s Role in Political Conflict: The Renewed Campaign of #OpVenezuela
Venezuela is currently facing significant political unrest following the July 28th, 2024, presidential election. Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner, securing a third term in office. However, the opposition claims that substantial evidence indicates the election was fraudulent, with claims…
Check Point Research Warns Every Day is a School Day for Cybercriminals with the Education Sector as the Top Target in 2024
Highlights The Education sector has been the most targeted industry this year to date, with an average of 3,086 attacks per organization per week, marking a 37% increase compared to 2023 The APAC region has witnessed the greatest number of…
New Post Quantum Cryptography Standards Poised to Revolutionize Cybersecurity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has officially published its highly anticipated Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) for post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This significant development will affect a broad range of entities, including financial institutions and government agencies, particularly…
Massive Data Breach in Columbus Over 3TB Files Leaked by Rhysida Ransomware Group
Columbus is grappling with the fallout from a significant data breach, as the Rhysida ransomware group has begun leaking over three terabytes of stolen data on the dark web. The breach, which targeted the city’s employees, comes after two…
East Valley Institute of Technology Data Breach Exposes Over 200,000 Records
The EVIT breach exposed the data of 208,717 individuals, including students, faculty and parents This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: East Valley Institute of Technology Data Breach Exposes Over 200,000 Records
Cost of a data breach 2024: Financial industry
According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2024 report, the average global breach cost has reached $4.88 million — a significant increase over last year’s $4.45 million and the biggest jump since the pandemic. For financial industry enterprises,…
National Public Data Breach: 2.7bn Records Leaked on Dark Web
In August, 2.7 billion records from National Public Data, including social security numbers, were leaked on a dark web forum. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: National Public Data Breach: 2.7bn Records Leaked…
Guardio Critical Security Alerts monitors and analyzes scam activities
Guardio launched a new feature, Critical Security Alerts, which enables real-time alerts to identify and prevent financial scams, ensuring immediate intervention when suspicious browsing patterns are detected. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in the United States lost over…
Suspected head of Reveton, Ransom Cartel RaaS groups arrested
An international operation coordinated by the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) has resulted in the arrest and extradition of a man believed to be one of the world’s most prolific Russian-speaking cybercrime actors. The arrest The NCA has been investigating…