Strengthening Infrastructure vs Malware
Recent cyberattacks in Ukraine have underscored the increasing sophistication of cyber adversaries targeting state agencies and critical infrastructure. Cybercriminals launched multi-stage attacks by exploiting compromised accounts to distribute malicious links via phishing emails. These links, hosted on public file-sharing platforms, executed PowerShell scripts that allowed attackers to extract sensitive documents, images, and other data while […]
Defending Against Stealth Attacks
A sophisticated attack was recently uncovered by a security research team that exploited Microsoft Teams along with other common digital tools to gain unauthorized access to a corporate environment. The attackers used a multi-stage approach that began by delivering a malicious PowerShell payload through a message on Microsoft Teams. Once inside, they leveraged remote support […]
Hidden Dangers of Image Sharing
Participating in AI-driven image transformations may seem harmless, but it often involves granting applications access to your facial data. Each uploaded photo contributes to a digital repository that AI companies can utilize to refine their algorithms. Unlike passwords, which can be changed if compromised, your facial features are immutable. Once this biometric data is stored, […]
Key Insights from the X (Twitter) Leak
A recent incident involving X (Twitter) has rocked the digital world with claims that 2.8 billion user records have been exposed. Allegedly stemming from an insider leak amid mass layoffs, the data breach has surfaced on popular breach forums, igniting debates on the scale and impact of modern cyber attacks. The leak reportedly contains 400GB […]
Balancing Info Sharing & Security
Organizations working with sensitive data face a constant challenge. They must design networks and systems that allow for collaboration among employees with varying clearance levels as well as with external partners such as industry experts, other agencies, and even international allies. At the same time, they must protect that information from adversaries and insider threats. […]
Unmasking Synthetic Identity Fraud
Synthetic identity fraud represents a complex challenge where cyber criminals blend authentic personal identifiers with fictitious details to fabricate a new, deceptive identity. Attackers often obtain legitimate Social Security numbers from data breaches or dark web sources and supplement these with forged names, dates of birth, addresses, and contact information. This process, executed with precision, […]
Rising Cyber Fraud in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is witnessing a dramatic increase in cybercrime cases, with incidents rising threefold over the past eight years. Recent data reveals a sharp escalation in digital fraud, with cybercrime cases climbing from just over two thousand in 2016 to more than six thousand in 2024. Major urban centers such as Mumbai, Pune, and Thane are […]
Cybersecurity Breach: Emerging Risks
Recent events have shown that attackers are continuously finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in widely used communication platforms. In one incident a major messaging application was targeted using a zero day flaw that allowed spyware to enter systems without any user action. Malicious actors delivered harmful files via group chats and exploited the vulnerability […]
Ransom Demand Hoax: Mail Threat
Recent reports have revealed a concerning trend where ransom demand hoaxes are being delivered through physical mail. In these incidents, an unknown sender claims to be linked to a notorious ransomware group and targets organizations by threatening to expose stolen sensitive data. These letters, sent via the postal service, typically carry a return address that […]
Securing Municipal Services: Tackling Cyber Threats
Local governments in several states are grappling with cyber attacks that disrupt essential services. From county offices and public courts to school systems and law enforcement agencies, these digital threats have far-reaching impacts on daily operations and the lives of thousands of residents and public employees. The Growing Crisis In one county in Kansas, officials […]