July, 2023

• 23 July

  174% increased of Mallox Ransomware activity

  

  According to a recent report by Palo Alto’s Unit 42 Network, the incidence of Mallox ransomware (also known as TargetCompany, FARGO, or Tohnichi) has skyrocketed by an astonishing 174% in 2023 compared to the previous year. A new variant of ransomware called Xollam has surfaced recently. It is spread through …

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• 21 July

  Oracle Patches 32 Critical Flaws

  

  A list of security patches  has been released by oracle for more than 130+ products. These products are being used in industries, including banking, communication, enterprise, development and so on. Oracle patched the severity categorically as critical, high, medium, and low and it is based on their CVSS 3.1 score. …

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• 20 July

  PwC Data Breach: Information will be on .com Domain: Hackers post

  

  The cyber attack on PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) involving MOVEit has escalated, with the Clop ransomware gang now unveiling the publication of the stolen data on a fresh domain with a .com extension. According to the threat actors, this information, reportedly originating from the PWC data breach, is soon to be disclosed …

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• 19 July

  AI news presenter “Aparajita” in Bangaldeshi tv channel first time

  

  Bangladesh has just experienced a groundbreaking moment with the introduction of its very first AI news anchor, revolutionizing the way news is presented. The AI presenter has been named “Aparajita”. Aparajita recently joined the 7pm bulletin of Channel 24, a renowned private television channel. Every Wednesday, she diligently delivers the …

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• 19 July

  Sophos impersonated by SophosEncrypt ransomware

  

  A new ransomware-as-a-service called SophosEncrypt is impersonating the well-known cybersecurity vendor, Sophos. The threat actors have cleverly adopted the company’s name to carry out their operation. Yesterday, the ransomware was discovered by Malware Hunter Team. At first, Sophos believed it was a component of a red team exercise. The encryptor …

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• 18 July

  Daily Cybersecurity update, July-8, 2023

  

  In the realm of healthcare, an unsettling surge of data breaches has put at risk the privacy and security of numerous patient records. The sensitive information of more than 165,000 patients was compromised in a breach that impacted Henry Ford Health. The Phoenician Medical Center experienced a second breach that …

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• 18 July

  Bangladesh Bank, “Billion Dollar Heist” first trailer released (Video)

  

  Hackers stole $81 million from Bangladesh Bank, but they made a mistake that stopped them from taking even more money. Universal’s new documentary “Billion Dollar Heist” directed by Daniel Gordon is a reminder of the reality and significance of the 2016 shakedown. It sheds light on why cybersecurity experts worldwide …

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• 18 July

  CISA Released Free Cloud Security Tools securing Cloud Data

  

  CISA has recently unveiled an invaluable assortment of free tools designed to empower organizations in safeguarding their cloud environments. CISA’s post mentioned that these tools assist incident response analysts and network defenders in managing, recognizing, and discovering threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalies in cloud or hybrid environments. In the course of …

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• 16 July

  CERT warns for sophisticated hacker group; stealing data 30 minutes after a breach

  

  The Gamaredon hacking operates in rapid attacks, stealing data from breached systems in under an hour. Gamaredon, also known as Armageddon, UAC-0010, and Shuckworm, is a Russian cyber-espionage hacking group that enjoys state sponsorship. Some cybersecurity researchers are connected to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) because some of their …

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• 16 July

  Risk of giving wrong answers, Chat gpt owners face investigation

  

  The United States has launched an investigation into artificial intelligence firm OpenAI’s risk of misinforming consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a letter to the Microsoft-backed company. In the letter, he requested to know how ChatGPT is ruining people’s reputation. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said they will work with …

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