Weekly Internet Security Stats
Over the last week, mobile internet usage has seen a slight increase, while desktop usage has slightly decreased. HTTPS remains the dominant protocol, accounting for over 93% of traffic. The majority of internet traffic is human, but a significant portion (29%) is from bots.
Senior Choice, Inc. Reports Data Incident
Senior Choice, Inc. has experienced a data incident affecting its internal systems. The company is taking steps to address the issue and advises potentially affected individuals to remain vigilant against identity theft and fraud
Weekly Internet Security Stats
This week saw a significant decrease in spam emails, a slight increase in malicious emails, and changes in the types of network and application layer attacks. Android usage decreased slightly, while Windows usage increased
Australia Appoints First National Cyber Security Coordinator
Air Marshal Darren Goldie, a long-serving Air Force chief, has been appointed as Australia's first National Cyber Security Coordinator. The move is part of Australia's efforts to bolster its response to the growing threat of cybersecurity
Apple's Response to Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Apple has released critical updates for its range of products to address actively exploited vulnerabilities. The updates focus on a pair of zero-day vulnerabilities used in a mobile surveillance campaign known as Operation Triangulation
Cisco AnyConnect Vulnerability: A High-Severity Flaw Exposed
A high-severity flaw in Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows, formerly known as AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, has been exposed. The vulnerability allows authenticated threat actors to escalate privileges to the SYSTEM account in Windows without user interaction
Over 100,000 Compromised OpenAI ChatGPT Accounts Sold on Dark Web
In a significant cybersecurity incident, over 100,000 OpenAI ChatGPT account credentials have been compromised and sold on the dark web. The breach has raised concerns about the security of AI applications and the need for robust cybersecurity measures
Weekly Internet Security Stats
Minor shifts in device usage, bot activity, and attack patterns were observed. Notably, spam emails significantly decreased, and UDP-based attacks increased.
Massive Data Leak from CoWIN Vaccination App Exposes Personal Information of Millions of Indians
A Telegram bot named "hak4learn" has reportedly offered access to private data of millions of Indians, including personal information, ID documents, and phone numbers. The data breach appears to have originated from India's CoWIN vaccination tracking app
Play Ransomware Attack on Xplain Impacts Swiss National Railway and Canton of Aargau
The IT services provider Xplain suffered a Play ransomware attack, impacting the national railway company of Switzerland (FSS) and the canton of Aargau. The breach has triggered a Swiss police investigation and affected several major security entities
Microsoft's June 2023 Patch Tuesday: A Comprehensive Security Update Addressing 78 Flaws
Microsoft's June 2023 Patch Tuesday saw the release of security updates for 78 vulnerabilities, including 38 remote code execution bugs. The updates, which did not address any zero-day vulnerabilities, included fixes for several critical flaws.
Russian-Linked Hackers Strike Again: Australian Law Firm HWL Ebsworth Faces Major Data Breach
A significant data breach has hit one of Australia's largest law firms, HWL Ebsworth, with Russian-linked cybercriminals, the AlphV ransomware gang, claiming responsibility. The incident has sparked government investigations and warnings for heightened vigilance against scams
Fortinet FortiOS Patches Released to Address Critical Pre-Auth RCE Vulnerability (CVE-2023-27997)
Fortinet has released new versions of FortiOS for Fortigate firewalls, including a fix for CVE-2023-27997, a critical pre-auth RCE vulnerability. Learn more about the vulnerability, the importance of prompt patching, and how to ensure your enterprise stays protected.
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Sport Integrity Australia Unveils Cyber Safety Course Customised for Sports Organisations
Sport Integrity Australia has launched a Cyber Safety and Security in Sport course to address the rising threat of cyberattacks on sporting organisations. The course aims to equip users with the skills to identify cyber risks, protect their accounts, and respond to online abuse.
Clop Ransomware Strikes Again: Exploiting MOVEit Vulnerability
The Clop ransomware group has claimed responsibility for exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in MOVEit, a popular file transfer software. The group threatens to expose stolen data if ransom demands are not met.
Google's Swift Response to Chrome's High-Severity Zero-Day Vulnerability
Google has recently addressed a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in the Chrome browser. This blog post discusses the nature of the vulnerability and the steps taken by Google to mitigate the threat.
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Update to Barracuda Exploit Reported Last Week: New Malware Strains and Patches
Barracuda's ESG appliances were targeted in an attack campaign exploiting a zero-day vulnerability. The company has released patches and advises customers to replace compromised appliances.
Ghost Sites: The Hidden Threat in Deactivated Salesforce Communities
This blog post delves into the discovery of improperly deactivated Salesforce "ghost" Sites. It highlights the risks posed by these sites, the tactics of potential attackers, and the importance of proper site deactivation.