ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operators have used their leak site to "set the record straight" about the MGM Resorts cyberattack. Meanwhile, more attacks abusing Okta could be likely.
| | | LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | | Okta Flaw Involved in MGM Resorts Breach, Attackers Claim ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operators have used their leak site to "set the record straight" about the MGM Resorts cyberattack. Meanwhile, more attacks abusing Okta could be likely. DoD: China's ICS Cyber Onslaught Aimed at Gaining Kinetic Warfare Advantage Escalating incursions into military base infrastructure, telecom networks, utilities, and more signal that Beijing is laying the groundwork for mass disruption. Microsoft Flushes Out 'Ncurses' Gremlins The maintainers of the widely used library recently patched multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities that attackers could have abused to, ahem, curse targets with malicious code and escalate privileges. Microsoft: 'Peach Sandstorm' Cyberattacks Target Defense, Pharmaceutical Orgs For months, the Iran-backed APT has carried out waves of password spray attacks attempting to authenticate to thousands of environments across multiple targets worldwide. Greater Manchester Police Hack Follows Third-Party Supplier Fumble This incident bears notable resemblance to an attack that occurred just last month affecting London's Metropolitan Police, raising concerns over UK cybersecurity safeguards for public safety. Zero-Click iPhone Exploit Drops Pegasus Spyware on Exiled Russian Journalist The exploit is one of many that government and intelligence agencies have to infect target devices with the notorious surveillance tool. MGM, Caesars File SEC Disclosures on Cybersecurity Incidents Pursuant to new regulation, both gaming companies reported recent cyber incidents to the SEC. Cybercriminals Use Webex Brand to Target Corporate Users The false advertisement has been left up for days, flying under the radar by managing to adhere to Google Ads' policies. How to Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks From Misguided Trust Trust is the crucial bridge between security and people, but excessive or misguided trust can pose serious security risks. MORE NEWS / MORE COMMENTARY | | |
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