CyberSecurity Updates

13 Jun

British watchdog Ofcom latest victim of MOVEit attack

Attacks, Data Breaches

British television watchdog Ofcom is the latest victim of a supply chain attack against document transfer service MOVEit. The cyber attack against MOVEit saw Russian ransomware gang Clop exploit a critical zero-day vulnerability in the company’s infrastructure. This vulnerability allowed Clop to access the networks of companies that use MOVEit, meaning they were able to access and steal their data. During the cyber attack against Ofcom, confidential data on the companies regulated by the organization…

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13 Jun

Top five APAC government hacks of 2023 (so far)

Attacks, Data Breaches

Local and national governments in the Asia-Pacific region have been high on the target list for hacking groups in 2023 Add bookmark In an interconnected world driven by advanced technology, the threat of cyber-espionage looms large, with governments increasingly becoming prime targets. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, home to bustling economies and geopolitical complexities, finds itself at the center of this silent war. From targeted attacks on critical infrastructure to the manipulation of sensitive information, such…

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13 Jun

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, June 2023 Edition

Information, Insights

Microsoft Corp. today released software updates to fix dozens of security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. This month’s relatively light patch load has another added bonus for system administrators everywhere: It appears to be the first Patch Tuesday since March 2022 that isn’t marred by the active exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft’s products. June’s Patch Tuesday features updates to plug at least 70 security holes, and while none of…

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13 Jun

Cyber insurance: What is it and does my company need it?

Information

While not a ‘get out of jail free card’ for your business, cyber insurance can help insulate it from the financial impact of a cyber-incident Cyber risk is on the rise as the combined impact of surging threat levels, expanding attack surfaces and security skills shortages are putting organizations at a disadvantage. Faced with an increased likelihood that they may suffer a damaging security breach, many may be looking to transfer liability onto a third-party…

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13 Jun

Gozi banking malware “IT chief” finally jailed after more than 10 years

Information, Malware

by Paul Ducklin Yesterday, we wrote about cybercrime charges that were finally unsealed for a massive cryptocurrency heist that was allegedly conducted over a three-year period starting back in 2011. Today’s long-term cybercrime justice story concerns the last member of the so-called Gozi Troika, three men who were originally charged in January 2013 for malware-related crimes that apparently kicked off way back in the late 2000s: Those charges were publicised at that time under a…

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13 Jun

Microsoft Patches Critical Windows Vulns, Warn of Code Execution Risks

Information, News

Microsoft’s security response team on Tuesday rolled out a massive batch of software updates to address major security gaps in its flagship Windows operating system and software components. Redmond’s monthly Patch Tuesday updates cover at least 70 documented vulnerabilities affecting the Windows ecosystem, including six critical issues that expose users to dangerous code execution attacks. According to Microsoft, none of the vulnerabilities have been publicly discussed or exploited in the wild. Windows network administrators are…

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13 Jun

MOVEit Transfer developer patches more critical flaws after security audit

Data Breaches, Malware, Social Engineering

The developer of the recently exploited MOVEit Transfer application issued new updates after a third-party security audit identified additional SQL injection vulnerabilities. Customers are advised to deploy the new patches as soon as possible since attackers are clearly interested in exploiting this and other enterprise secure file transfer solutions. “In addition to the ongoing investigation into vulnerability (CVE-2023-34362), we have partnered with third-party cybersecurity experts to conduct further detailed code reviews as an added layer…

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13 Jun

Okta aims to unify IAM for Windows, macOS devices in hybrid work environments

Data Breaches, Malware, Social Engineering

Okta said Tuesday that it’s set to launch a new offering, Okta Device Access, designed to extend the capabilities of its cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) service to enterprise desktops and other devices in hybrid work environments. The application, according to the company, aims to simplify logins while also offering stronger authentification features and achieving a zero trust security environment. Okta Device Access, deployed as part of Okta’s Workforce Identity Cloud service, will  launch…

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13 Jun

AI and tech innovation, economic pressures increase identity attack surface

Data Breaches, Malware, Social Engineering

Tension between difficult economic conditions and the pace of technological innovation, including the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), is fueling the growth of the identity attack surface and identity-led cybersecurity exposure. That’s according to the CyberArk 2023 Identity Security Threat Landscape Report, which details how these issues have the potential to compound “cyber debt” where investment in digital and cloud technology outpaces cybersecurity spend. This create a rapidly expanding and unsecured identity-centric attack surface. The…

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13 Jun

Fortinet Releases June 2023 Vulnerability Advisories

Attacks, Insights, Malware

Fortinet has released its June 2023 Vulnerability Advisories to address vulnerabilities affecting multiple products. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Fortinet June 2023 Vulnerability Advisories page for more information and apply the necessary updates.

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