Cybercrime, Satan ransomware turns into 5ss5c
Cyber security researcher Bart Blaze: The malware, although it has already attacked several victims, is still under development and could expand the list of targets and spread.
Cybercrime, Silence has targeted major banks in the sub-Saharan Africa
Kaspersky cyber security experts: The APT is about to begin the final stage of it’s operation and cash out the funds. Many elements confirm that is the work of the russian-speaking hackers.
WordPress, flaw on the WP Client and WP Time Capsule plugins
WebARX cyber security researchers: bugs in authentication logic allow this to be bypassed and administrator access without the need for valid credentials.
Cyber Security, CISA released test for Citrix ADC-Gateway vulnerability
The zero-day flaw has been already exploited by cybercrime to launch attacks. Howerever, on January 20 the company will release new versions that will patch it.
Cyber Warfare, the who’s who of Iranian cyber threat
Proofpoint cyber security experts detailed 11 Tehran’s attack groups, their preferred TTP’s, targets, and countries. Including, favourite tactics from phishing to malware.
Cyber Security, CISA: Upgrade the unpatched Pulse Secure VPN servers!
US Agency: Threat actors continue to exploit CVE-2019-11510. They may be able to gain access to all active users and their plain-text credentials, and also execute arbitrary commands.
Cybercrime, Lazarus attacks on cryptocurrency business evolve
Kaspersky cyber security experts: North Korea’s hackers continue Operation AppleJeus, altering their macOS and Windows malware considerably.
Cyber Security, new zero-day vulnerability discovered on Mozilla Firefox
Yoroi-Cybaze experts: The manufacturer has confirmed that it has already been used for targeted attacks in order to install malware. We recommend installing the security patch immediately.
Iran retaliation against US passes from fake news and cyber attacks
BuzzFeed: People spread false-unverified information about missile attack on US Bases in Iraq. Tehran’s hackers will also try to hit American ICS with wiper attacks and spy the enemy.
Cyber Espionage, Bronze President targets South and East Asia
Secureworks cyber security experts: It’s likely based in China and attacks NGO’s networks, political and law enforcement organizations. It has malware development capabilities.