Interpol’s Global Anti-Fraud Network Cracks Down on Scammers in Record-Breaking Operation In a major victory for global law enforcement, Interpol has revealed that its international network of agencies and financial institutions has successfully blocked over $6.6 million in fraudulent payments as part of a massive operation to combat business email compromise (BEC) scams. The breakthrough … Read more
A Long-Overdue Update: CISA Issues Fresh SBOM Guidance, But Will It Make a Difference? The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new guidelines for the minimum elements that organizations should include in a software bill of materials (SBOM). This move comes after months of consultation with major players like Google, Microsoft, and … Read more
Online Ad Firm Adform’s Script Compromised to Steal Cryptocurrency, Thousands of Websites Affected In a disturbing discovery, online advertising firm Adform has suffered a supply-chain attack that delivered cryptocurrency-stealing scripts to thousands of websites using its ad platform. The malicious activity, which has been ongoing for the past week, allowed attackers to hijack clipboard content … Read more
Arch Linux has temporarily disabled its popular package repository, the Arch User Repository (AUR), due to a sudden surge in malicious takeovers of existing packages. This move is aimed at preventing further spread of malware and giving developers time to clean up the affected packages. The decision was announced on the distribution’s mailing list by … Read more
Pharmaceutical giant Amgen has suffered a significant cloud-based data breach, exposing sensitive patient health information and proprietary corporate data to unauthorized access. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of cloud storage vulnerabilities and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Amgen, based in California, is a leading developer and manufacturer of medicines for serious illnesses, including … Read more
Cyberattackers Get Smarter, Faster, with AI-Powered Malware on the Rise The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, with threat actors leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their operations and evade detection. According to a new report from ESET, malicious AI skills and adaptable malware are on the rise, posing significant challenges for security professionals. In the … Read more
A Growing Concern: Cyberattacks Disrupt US Water Utilities, Leaving Residents Without Access to Clean Drinking Water The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a stark warning about a significant increase in cyberattacks targeting the water and wastewater systems sector across the country. The agency’s alert comes after hackers disrupted more than 30 … Read more
Online Advertising Firm Adform Hit by Supply-Chain Attack, Cryptocurrency Stealers Prey on Unaware Users A sophisticated supply-chain attack has compromised online advertising firm Adform’s script, allowing hackers to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. The malicious code, embedded in Adform’s JavaScript tracking script, monitored clipboard activity and replaced legitimate wallet addresses with attacker-controlled ones, siphoning off … Read more
Arch Linux has temporarily disabled package adoption from its popular Arch User Repository (AUR) after a wave of malicious takeovers left users vulnerable to malware infections. The decision, announced by contributor Robin Candau on the distribution’s mailing list, aims to mitigate the spread of malware until a solution is found. The issue stems from a … Read more
Pharmaceutical giant Amgen has announced a significant data breach that exposes sensitive information, including patient health records and proprietary corporate data. The breach occurred in multiple cloud systems operated by third-party service providers, with threat actors successfully exfiltrating large volumes of data. Amgen, a California-based biotechnology company, develops and manufactures medicines for serious illnesses such … Read more