Infosecurity News

Ragnar Locker Ransomware Targets Energy Sector, Cybereason Suggests
The malware can also check if specific products are installed, particularly security software

Apple Releases Update for iOS 12 to Patch Exploited Vulnerability
The flaw would allow the processing of maliciously crafted web content and arbitrary code execution

Standards Body Publishes Guidelines for IoT Security Testing
Document will help testers create benchmarks for security products

Detected Cyber-Threats Surge 52% in 1H 2022
Trend Micro warns of Linux-based ransomware

Microsoft Finds Account Takeover Bug in TikTok
Vulnerability impacted social media firm’s Android app

Golang-based Malware Campaign Relies on James Webb Telescope's Image
Initial infection begins with a phishing email containing a Microsoft Office attachment

Evil Corp and Conti Linked to Cisco Data Breach, eSentire Suggests
The firm said the tools used to attack Cisco were also deployed to compromise one of its clients

UK Imposes Tough New Cybersecurity Rules for Telecom Providers
Ofcom will be able to issue fines for non-compliance of up to 10% of turnover

Intel Selects Check Point Quantum IoT Protect for RISC-V Platform
IoT device manufacturers can now incorporate security at the start of the product life-cycle

Initiative Aims to Encourage Diverse Talent into Cyber
National Cybersecurity Alliance launches HBCU career program

Ukrainian Police Bust Crypto Fraud Call Centers
Scammers spoofed legitimate banks’ phone numbers

ICO Pursues Traffic Accident Data Thieves
Data protection regulator begins criminal proceedings

ModernLoader Delivers Stealers, Cryptominers and RATs Via Fake Amazon Gift Cards
The association between the three apparently unrelated campaigns was made by Cisco Talos

Baker & Taylor's Systems Remain Offline a Week After Ransomware Attack
The company said it will proceed to restore its systems as soon as they are sanitized

Cryptominer Disguised as Google Translate Targeted 11 Countries
Created by a Turkish-speaking entity, the malware claimed around 111,000 victims in 11 countries

Google Launches Major Open Source Bug Bounty Program
Initiative is part of $10bn commitment to improve cybersecurity

New Go-based Ransomware 'Agenda' Delivers Customized Attacks
Agenda can reboot systems in safe mode and stop many server-specific processes and services

FBI: Hackers Are Exploiting DeFi Bugs to Steal Funds
Users of decentralized finance platforms at risk

UK Spies Fund New Course for Female Coders
GCHQ wants to improve diversity for better results

Global Ransomware Damages to Exceed $30bn by 2023
Six hundred malicious email campaigns made their way across the internet in the first half of 2022



