Cisco fixes hard-coded root credentials in Emergency Responder
Cisco released security updates to fix a Cisco Emergency Responder (CER) vulnerability that let attackers log into unpatched systems using…
Ransomware Crisis, Recession Fears Leave CISOs in Tough Spot
Combining robust decryption and orchestration of encrypted traffic with threat prevention is crucial to staying ahead of attackers.
Ransomware gangs now exploiting critical TeamCity RCE flaw
Ransomware gangs are now targeting a recently patched critical vulnerability in JetBrains' TeamCity continuous integration and deployment server. [...]
Gangs of illegal immigrants from South America are committing burglaries on upscale homes in Michigan
"Transnational gangs" from South America are committing high-end burglaries on upscale homes in Michigan, according to law enforcement. Oakland County…
FBI: Dual ransomware attack victims now get hit within 48 hours
The FBI has warned about a new trend in ransomware attacks where multiple strains are deployed on victims' networks to encrypt…
Building automation giant Johnson Controls hit by ransomware attack
Johnson Controls International has suffered what is described as a massive ransomware attack that encrypted many of the company devices,…
Dallas says Royal ransomware breached its network using stolen account
The City of Dallas, Texas, said this week that the Royal ransomware attack that forced it to shut down all…
Akira Ransomware Mutates to Target Linux Systems, Adds TTPs
The newly emerged ransomware actively targets both Windows and Linux systems with a double-extortion approach.
United Nations declares US-Mexico border the deadliest land migrant route in the world
A United Nations agency found that the U.S.-Mexico border was the deadliest land migrant route in the world. The International…
The Week in Ransomware – September 8th 2023 – Conti Indictments
It started as a slow ransomware news week but slowly picked up pace with the Department of Justice announcing indictments…