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Intel Patched 226 Vulnerabilities in 2021
Intel patched 226 vulnerabilities in its products last year, according to data from the 2021 Product Security Report released by the chip giant on Thursday.
Over $300 Million in Cryptocurrency Stolen in Wormhole Hack
Blockchain bridge Wormhole has confirmed that roughly $320 million worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen following a hack discovered on Wednesday.
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Manufacturing at KP Snacks
British snacks producer Kenyon Produce (KP) Snacks has fallen victim to a ransomware attack that caused some disruptions to its manufacturing and distribution operations.
The German-owned company says it became aware of the attack on January 28, and that it immediately took the necessary steps to contain the incident.
Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Sealevel Device Used in ICS Environments
Cisco’s Talos security researchers have published details on a series of critical vulnerabilities that Sealevel has addressed in the SeaConnect 370W WiFi-connected edge device.
Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Small Business RV Routers
Cisco this week announced patches for multiple vulnerabilities in its Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 series routers, including critical bugs that could lead to the execution of arbitrary code with root privileges.
European Oil Port Terminals Hit by Cyberattack
Major oil terminals in some of Western Europe’s biggest ports have fallen victim to a cyberattack, sources confirmed on Thursday.
Belgian prosecutors have launched an investigation into the hacking of oil facilities in the country’s ports, including Antwerp, Europe’s second biggest port after Rotterdam.
Ransomware Often Hits Industrial Systems, With Significant Impact: Survey
Ransomware attacks in many cases hit industrial control systems (ICS) or operational technology (OT) environments, and impact is often significant, according to a report published on Thursday by IoT and industrial cybersecurity company Claroty.
Financially Motivated Hackers Use Leaked Conti Ransomware Techniques in Attacks
A series of financially motivated attacks are employing techniques observed in Conti ransomware playbooks that were leaked online in August 2021, Mandiant reports.
FBI Confirms It Bought Spyware From Israel’s NSO Group
The FBI has confirmed purchasing NSO Group’s powerful spyware tool Pegasus, whose chronic abuse to surveil journalists, dissidents and human rights activists has long been established. It suggested its motivation was to “stay abreast of emerging technologies and tradecraft.”
