Ukraine Attacks Involved Exploitation of Log4j, October CMS Vulnerabilities
Multi-Factor Authentication Bypass Led to Box Account Takeover
A vulnerability in Box’s implementation of multi-factor authentication (MFA) allowed attackers to take over victim’s accounts without having access to the victim’s phone, according to new research from Varonis.
ICS Vendors Targeted in Espionage Campaign Focusing on Renewable Energy
Major industrial control system (ICS) vendors and other types of organizations have been targeted in a cyberespionage campaign that appears to focus on renewable energy.
NATO, Ukraine Sign Deal to ‘Deepen’ Cyber Cooperation
NATO on Monday inked a deal to bolster its cyber support for Ukraine, after a sweeping hacking attack against Kyiv heightened tensions amid fears that Russia could be plotting an invasion.
Microsoft Uncovers Destructive Malware Used in Ukraine Cyberattacks
Newly detected WhisperGate malware being used by previously unknown threat group in cyberattacks against Ukraine
Ukraine Says Has ‘Evidence’ Russia Behind Cyberattack
Ukraine said Sunday it had “evidence” that Russia was behind a massive cyberattack that knocked out key government websites this past week, while Microsoft warned the hack could be far worse than first thought.
Ukraine Hacks Add to Worries of Cyber Conflict With Russia
Hackers on Friday temporarily shut down dozens of Ukrainian government websites, causing no major damage but adding to simmering tensions while Russia amasses troops on the Ukrainian border. Separately, in a rare gesture to the U.S. at a time of chilly relations, Russia said it had arrested members of a major ransomware gang that targeted U.S. entities.
North Korean Hackers Stole $400 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency in 2021
North Korea-linked hacking group Lazarus stole close to $400 million worth of crypto-assets last year, Chainalysis reports.
Ukraine Reports Massive Cyber Attack on Government Websites
Kyiv on Friday reported a massive cyber attack on key government websites as tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine escalate following several rounds of unsuccessful talks.
The education ministry said on Facebook that its website was down due to a “global (cyber) attack” that had taken place overnight.
