Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- Weekly Cyber Security News Letter provides updates on data breaches, vulnerabilities, and cyber attacks.
- Key stories include ransomware attack on Sumter County, exposure of hackers’ toolkit, and new phishing campaigns.
The “Weekly Cyber Security News Letter – Data Breaches, Vulnerability, Cyber Attack & More” offers insights into the latest developments in cybersecurity. The newsletter covers significant data breaches, emerging vulnerabilities, and notable cyber attacks, providing valuable information for organizations to enhance their security measures.
Recent stories include a ransomware attack on Sumter County, exposure of a hacker toolkit with sophisticated tools, and new phishing campaigns targeting users with deceptive emails. Advanced post-exploitation tactics on Ivanti and Fortigate VPN servers are also highlighted, emphasizing the importance of prompt vulnerability patches.
Cryptocurrency scams by the CryptoCore group, new SSLoad loader malware attacks, and vulnerabilities in Qualcomm’s Adreno GPU chipset are among the key threats discussed. The newsletter also addresses critical vulnerabilities in AWS services, the Ewon Cosy+ industrial remote access gateway tool, and Microsoft Outlook, urging organizations to apply security patches promptly.
Recent cyber attacks include a massive DDoS attack during an interview with former President Donald Trump on the social media platform X, a phishing campaign targeting AWS accounts, and the dismantling of the Dispossessor ransomware operations by the FBI. Organizations are advised to enhance their cybersecurity measures and stay vigilant against emerging threats.
