The US Department of Justice on Friday announced the sentencing of John Telusma, a former member of the international cybercrime enterprise known as the “Infraud Organization.”
Seventh Member of International Cyber Fraud Ring Sentenced to Prison
Microsoft Confirms Exploitation of ‘Follina’ Zero-Day Vulnerability
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows is affected by a zero-day vulnerability after researchers warned of exploitation in the wild.
Document Exploiting New Microsoft Office Zero-Day Seen in the Wild
Cybersecurity researchers have issued a warning after spotting what appears to be a new Microsoft Office zero-day vulnerability that may have been exploited in the wild.
Exploitation of VMware Vulnerability Imminent Following Release of PoC
When VMware announced patches for a critical vulnerability on May 18, users were warned that exploitation in the wild would likely start soon, and now a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit targeting the flaw has been made public.
Microsoft Finds Major Security Flaws in Pre-Installed Android Apps
Bug hunters at Microsoft are calling attention to several high-severity vulnerabilities in a mobile framework used in pre-installed Android System apps, warning that exploitation could have allowed the implantation of a persistent backdoor on Android devices.
FBI: Higher Education Credentials Sold on Cybercrime Forums
The FBI issued an alert on Thursday to inform the higher education sector about the exposure of credentials that can allow threat actors to access user accounts or an organization’s network.
According to the FBI, cybercriminals have been selling usernames and passwords on various public and dark web forums.
Google Announces New Chrome and Chrome OS Security Features for Enterprises
Google on Thursday announced several new security features for enterprises that are using Chrome and Chrome OS.
Hundreds Stranded After Ransomware Attack on Indian Airline
Hundreds of Indian air travellers were stranded inside their planes after the low-cost airline SpiceJet cancelled or delayed flights due to an “attempted ransomware attack”, the company has said.
Spain to Tighten Control Over Secret Services After Spying Scandal
Spain’s prime minister vowed Thursday to tighten oversight of the country’s secret services in the wake of a scandal over the hacking of top politicians’ mobile phones that has roiled his fragile coalition government.
SYN Ventures Closes $300M Fund for Cybersecurity Bets
SYN Ventures, a Florida-based venture capital firm placing early-stage bets in cybersecurity startups, has closed a new $300 million fund and announced the addition of serial entrepreneur Ryan Permeh as full-time operating partner.
