Weekly Important Cyber Security News

Hello folks, I hope you guys are doing well. I am sharing some of the major cybersecurity news from the past week and some emerging threats to keep an eye on. I hope you guys find it informative and beneficial.

• Hyundai Motor Europe was hit by Black Basta. The company suffered a major attack, with 3 terabytes of data stolen across various departments.
• California Union confirms LockBit attack: The union says its systems were compromised, but no sensitive member data was accessed.
• Ransomware payments exceed $1 billion in 2023: Analysis reveals a worrying upward trend in ransom payments to cybercriminals.

• A new macOS backdoor linked to ransomware groups: This could allow attackers to gain persistence on affected systems.
• Ivanti patches a high-severity vulnerability in VPN appliances. Update your systems immediately to address this critical flaw.
• Fortinet warns of the new FortiOS zero-day: This flaw is already under active exploitation, so patching is crucial.

• US offers a $10 million reward for Hive ransomware leaders: This shows increased government focus on tackling ransomware actors.
• The FCC bans AI-generated voices in robocalls: This move aims to combat a growing tactic used by scammers.

• “Coyote” malware targets Brazilian banks: This new trojan poses a risk to users of 61 different banking apps.
• MoqHao Android malware evolves with auto-execution: This malicious software can now activate automatically, increasing its threat level.
• Discord is used to spread Raspberry Robin malware: Attackers are leveraging popular platforms to gain a wider reach.

Remember, staying informed about cyber threats is crucial for protecting yourself and your devices. Always practice good cyber hygiene, be cautious with emails and links, and keep your software and applications updated.

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