Cybersecurity attacks are always changing, and it’s important to detect them quickly. To keep up with hackers, Google Safe Browsing now offers real-time URL protection for Chrome users on desktop or iOS. Additionally, Chrome for iOS has new password protections to help you navigate the web securely. Real-time protection through …
Read More »FCC approves Voluntary ‘Cyber Trust Mark’ For IoT Devices
The Federal Communications Commission voted to start a program for labeling wireless consumer Internet of Things products with strong cybersecurity. This means that products meeting these standards will have a “U.S Cyber Trust Mark” label, helping consumers make better choices and encouraging manufacturers to improve cybersecurity. The Commission has adopted …
Read More »Padma Bank is merging with Exim Bank: Official
According to Prothom Alo’s report, the fourth generation Padma Bank is going to merge with the private Exim Bank of Islamic style. This decision was taken unanimously in the Exim Bank Board of Directors meeting on Thursday (March 14). A director of Exim Bank confirmed this information to Prothom Alo …
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VCURMS and STRRAT Trojans deployed via AWS and GitHub
FortiGuard Labs found a phishing campaign that tricks users into downloading a malicious Java downloader to spread new VCURMS and STRRAT remote access trojans. The attackers stored malware on public services like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and GitHub to avoid detection. They used email as its command and control throughout …
Read More »Microsoft addresses 59 CVEs its March 2024 Patch Tuesday
No vulnerabilities being exploited this month- Microsoft’s security update for February 2024. March’s Patch Tuesday is not as severe as previous months. It addresses 60 vulnerabilities, with only two labeled as “critical.” In comparison, last month had over 70 security vulnerabilities. January and December had even fewer vulnerabilities, particularly when compared …
Read More »NSA Launches Top 10 Cloud Security Mitigation Strategies
The NSA released a list of ten recommended security strategies for cloud customers. The advisory, published on March 7, 2024, includes ten strategies for cloud security, identity and access management, data security practices, and network segmentation. CISA supported the NSA with six out of ten strategies for cybersecurity and infrastructure …
Read More »New Banking Trojan “CHAVECLOAK” Targets Brazil
FortiGuard Labs found a threat using a harmful PDF to spread the CHAVECLOAK banking Trojan. The attack involves the PDF downloading a ZIP file and then using DLL side-loading to run the malware. CHAVECLOAK targets Brazilian users to steal financial information. Figure 1 shows the detailed flow of this cyber …
Read More »French state services hit by ‘intense’ cyber attack
“Multiple cyberattacks targeted various French government agencies since Sunday night, according to the prime minister’s office.” The French agencies likely faced DDoS attacks, but no specific details were provided by the minister’s office. Experts from the government have stated that the attacks were not complicated. They mentioned that familiar technical …
Read More »Ransomware tracker (March 2024) : The last updated figures
Ransomware attacks increased in several important sectors in February 2024 despite a slow start to the year. In February, ransomware gangs increased the number of victims posted on their extortion sites. There were 310 victims, compared to 242 in the previous month and 229 in February 2023. In February, attacks …
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InfoSecCon-2024
Shared responsibility is a must ensuring digital space safety
Shared responsibilities must be ensured to save countries digital space safety speakers said this at “InfoSecCon-2024” held at Dhaka on 9 March, Saturday. The conference included topic based sessions and panel discussions on various topic where countries leading professionals were presents. S M Tofayel Ahmad, joint director, ICT, Bangladesh Bank …
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