N. Korean Lazarus Group Targets Software Vendor Using Known Flaws

The North Korea-aligned Lazarus Group has been attributed as behind a new campaign in which an unnamed software vendor was compromised through the exploitation of known security flaws in another high-profile software.
The attack sequences, according to Kaspersky, culminated in the deployment of malware families such as SIGNBT and LPEClient, a known hacking tool used by the threat actor for

https://thehackernews.com/2023/10/n-kore...tware.html

What Would a Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity?

Companies are advised to act now to protect networks while federal employee paychecks are still forthcoming. Public agencies are updating contingency plans before the November extension ends, while cyber stalkers get an extra month to plan, too.

https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilit...ersecurity

Nigerian Cybercrime Hub Shut Down With 6 Arrests

The cybercrime recruitment and mentoring hub conducted a variety of cybercrimes including business email compromise.

https://www.darkreading.com/dr-global/ni...-6-arrests

Longer Support Periods Raise the Bar for Mobile Security

With Google's announcement of seven years of support, other smartphone makers risk falling behind.

https://www.darkreading.com/omdia/longer...e-security

Microsoft: 0ktapus Cyberattackers Evolve to 'Most Dangerous' Status

The English-speaking cyberattack group behind the MGM and Caesars Entertainment attacks is adding unique capabilities and gaining in sophistication. Prepare now, Microsoft says.

https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workf...ous-status

Iran APT Targets the Mediterranean With Watering-Hole Attacks

Nation-state hackers are using hybrids to ensnare those in the maritime, shipping, and logistics industries.

https://www.darkreading.com/dr-global/ir...le-attacks

Rockwell's Verve Buy Enlivens Critical Infrastructure Security

The industrial automation giant agrees to buy Verve Industrial Protection, joining in an ICS trend of bringing cybersecurity capabilities in-house to keep up with attackers.

https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot/rockw...e-security

70% of Crypto Companies Report Deepfake Fraud Rise



https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilit...fraud-rise

Darktrace Unveils Cloud-Native Security Solution Using AI



https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/darktr...n-using-ai

Malwarebytes Announces Consumer Identity Theft Protection Solution



https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workf...n-solution