To evade detection by security software, malware developers and threat actors increasingly use compromised code-signing certificates to sign their malware. This trend was illustrated this week when Microsoft disclosed during …
The Week in Ransomware – December 16th 2022 – Losing Trust Read More
The State Department launched its new Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy on Monday in what it says is a modernization of the agency aimed at emerging technology issues in …
State Department formally launches new cyber bureau Read More
In a secret chat room run by a group of Russian-affiliated cybercriminals, a hacker expressed excitement about a plan to attack and disable more than 400 U.S. hospitals. “There will …
Secret World of Pro-Russia Hacking Group Exposed in Leak Read More
An Israeli security company said the hacking software, called Aria-body, had been deployed against governments and state-owned companies in Australia and Southeast Asia. On the morning of Jan. 3, an …
China’s Military Is Tied to Debilitating New Cyberattack Tool Read More
Google is warning the public to stay on guard against COVID-19 emails that actually contain malware. Last week, the company’s Gmail service blocked about 18 million malware and phishing emails …
Google: We’re Blocking 18 Million COVID-19 Phishing Emails a Day Read More
Microsoft has sued a cybercrime group in an effort to disrupt its alleged attacks on the public. The North Korea-based group used phishing emails and fake websites that pretended to …
Microsoft takes legal action against North Korean hackers Read More
Israeli security researchers have discovered a new strain of adware that quietly infected an estimated 25 million outdated Android devices that loaded apps from third-party app stores. Dubbed “Agent Smith” …
25 Million Android Phones Hit With ‘Agent Smith’ Malware: What to Know Read More
Overview Between January 1, 2019, to May 1, 2019, threat actors conducted thousands of malicious email campaigns, hundreds of which were sent to Canadian organizations. While discussions of threats in …
Beyond “North America” – Threat actors target Canada specifically Read More
WhatsApp pressed users to update its messaging service, following a report that a vulnerability in the software allowed attackers to hack into people’s phones using commercial Israeli spyware. The chat …
WhatsApp Urges Users to Update After Spyware Hacking Report Read More
A cyber attack caused major printing and delivery disruptions on Saturday at the Los Angeles Times and other major U.S. newspapers, including ones owned by Tribune Publishing Co (TPCO.O) such …
Cyber attack hits U.S. newspaper distribution Read More