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Apple Issues Urgent Updates to Fix New Zero-Day Linked to Pegasus Spyware

⚠️ Apple patches two vulnerabilities affecting iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Reports say vulnerabilities are actively exploited already and enable arbitrary code execution. Immediate updates are strongly recommended. #cybersecurity

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15.9.2021

Yandex hit by largest DDoS attack involving 200,000 hacked devices

🤖 A new, huge botnet has carried out DDoS attacks in recent weeks on several countries, targeting e.g. Russian search engine giant Yandex. The botnet is suspected to consist of up to 200,000 infected devices. #cybersecurity

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15.9.2021

5 Steps For Securing Your Remote Work Space

Cybercriminals are trying to cash in as people work from home. Some personnel protection tips: 1️⃣ Using a VPN 2️⃣ Phishing guidance 3️⃣ Uptodate malware protection 4️⃣ Good password practices What works for you? #cybersecurity

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15.9.2021

Hackers leak passwords for 500,000 Fortinet VPN accounts

❗ 498,908 Fortinet VPN stolen user credentials being shared on dark web forums. Incident is serious - leaked creds can be used to infiltrate the network of a company using the service to steal data or distribute malware. #cybersecurity

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10.9.2021

Microsoft: Attackers Exploiting Windows Zero-Day Flaw

MS reporting again of actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. "Zero day” refers to flaws that are not patched by current versions. The vulnerability is related to the “MSHTML” component which e.g. IE and Windows 10 use. #cybersecurity

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9.9.2021

Ransomware gang threatens to leak data if victim contacts FBI, police

⚠️ Ransomware gang threatens victims: "Any request for assistance to authorities or companies will result in publishing all data on leak site." Full data publishing is increasingly a way of pressuring victims to pay. #cybersecurity

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9.9.2021

ICS Vulnerabilities Increased by 41% In Six Months Amidst High Profile Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

📈 Reported vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure systems on the rise Recent attacks (Colonial Pipeline, Florida water treatment) brought attention to the field. Adherence to good practices (e.g. NIST) is demanded. #cybersecurity

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9.9.2021

Malicious Office documents make up 43% of all malware downloads

Atlas VPN researchers found that 43% of all malware downloads are hidden in infected MS Office docs. This approach is popular among threat actors as these files can evade detection from a majority of antivirus software. #cybersecurity

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9.9.2021

ICO fines increased 1580% in 2020-2021

💸 UK's #dataprotection authority ICO issued 42M£ in fines in a year. Major part of the figure comes from Marriott and BA data breaches. Fining still often utilized as last resort and triggered due to severe cyber security failure.

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2.9.2021