Security News

NATO's newest member comes out swinging following latest Baltic Sea cable attack
2025-01-13 16:47

'Sweden has changed,' PM warns as trio of warships join defense efforts Sweden has committed to sending naval forces into the Baltic Sea following yet another suspected Russian attack on...

Ransomware on ESXi: The mechanization of virtualized attacks
2025-01-13 11:30

In 2024, ransomware attacks targeting VMware ESXi servers reached alarming levels, with the average ransom demand skyrocketing to $5 million. With approximately 8,000 ESXi hosts exposed directly...

New Web3 attack exploits transaction simulations to steal crypto
2025-01-10 18:12

Threat actors are employing a new tactic called "transaction simulation spoofing" to steal crypto, with one attack successfully stealing 143.45 Ethereum, worth approximately $460,000. [...]

Preventing the next ransomware attack with help from AI
2025-01-10 05:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Darren Williams, CEO at BlackFog, talks about how employee training plays a crucial role in preventing ransomware attacks. He points out that human error...

Ivanti zero-day attacks infected devices with custom malware
2025-01-09 16:11

Hackers exploiting the critical Ivanti Connect Secure zero-day vulnerability disclosed yesterday installed on compromised VPN appliances new malware called 'Dryhook' and 'Phasejam' that is not...

Webinar: Learn How to Stop Encrypted Attacks Before They Cost You Millions
2025-01-09 10:44

Ransomware isn’t slowing down—it’s getting smarter. Encryption, designed to keep our online lives secure, is now being weaponized by cybercriminals to hide malware, steal data, and avoid...

Ivanti warns of new Connect Secure flaw used in zero-day attacks
2025-01-08 20:43

Ivanti is warning that a new Connect Secure remote code execution vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-0282 was exploited in zero-day attacks to install malware on appliances. [...]

UN's aviation agency confirms attack on recruitment database
2025-01-08 14:00

Various data points compromised but no risk to flight security The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the United Nations' aviation agency, has confirmed to The Register that a cyber...

Mirai Botnet Variant Exploits Four-Faith Router Vulnerability for DDoS Attacks
2025-01-08 10:29

A Mirai botnet variant has been found exploiting a newly disclosed security flaw impacting Four-Faith industrial routers since early November 2024 with the goal of conducting distributed...

Casio says data of 8,500 people exposed in October ransomware attack
2025-01-07 21:56

Japanese electronics manufacturer Casio says that the October 2024 ransomware incident exposed the personal data of approximately 8,500 people. [...]