Securing your network for the holidays
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Bys sOn February 3, DataBreaches quoted a press release by BakerHostetler about a breach update from DISA Global Solutions that DISA had issued on January 23, 2025. BakerHostetler’s release was subsequently removed from their website, although a copy still currently exists at PublicNow. Of note, in their main takeaways section, BakerHostetler quoted DISA’s update and commented:…
Update: Kering confirms Gucci and other brands hacked; claims no conversations with hackers?
Bys sOn September 11, DataBreaches broke the story that customers of several high-end fashion brands owned by Paris-headquartered Kering had their personal information acquired by ShinyHunters as part of two Salesforce attacks. As we reported, a spokesperson for ShinyHunters claimed to have acquired more than 43 million customer records from Gucci and almost 13 million records……
AsyncRAT’s Open-Source Code Sparks Surge in Dangerous Malware Variants Across the Globe
Bys sCybersecurity researchers have charted the evolution of a widely used remote access trojan called AsyncRAT, which was first released on GitHub in January 2019 and has since served as the foundation for several other variants. “AsyncRAT has cemented its place as a cornerstone of modern malware and as a pervasive threat that has evolved into…
Fake VPN and Spam Blocker Apps Tied to VexTrio Used in Ad Fraud, Subscription Scams
Bys sThe malicious ad tech purveyor known as VexTrio Viper has been observed developing several malicious apps that have been published on Apple and Google’s official app storefronts under the guise of seemingly useful applications. These apps masquerade as VPNs, device “monitoring” apps, RAM cleaners, dating services, and spam blockers, DNS threat intelligence firm Infoblox said…
Google: Over 57 Nation-State Threat Groups Using AI for Cyber Operations
Bys sOver 57 distinct threat actors with ties to China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia have been observed using artificial intelligence (AI) technology powered by Google to further enable their malicious cyber and information operations. “Threat actors are experimenting with Gemini to enable their operations, finding productivity gains but not yet developing novel capabilities,” Google Threat
Scattered Spider is running a VMware ESXi hacking spree
Bys sBill Toulas reports: Scattered Spider hackers have been aggressively targeting virtualized environments by attacking VMware ESXi hypervisors at U.S. companies in the retail, airline, transportation, and insurance sectors. According to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GITG), the attackers keep employing their usual tactics that do not include vulnerability exploits but rely on perfectly executed social engineering…