Security researchers have identified a series of recent Gh0stCringe RAT attacks that target MS-SQL and MySQL database servers for credential harvesting and data exfiltration.
Gh0stCringe RAT Targeting Database Servers in Recent Attacks
SATCOM Cybersecurity Alert Issued as Authorities Probe Possible Russian Attack
Todyl Banks $28M Series A Investment
Security and networking platform start-up Todyl on Thursday announced the closing of a $28 million Series A funding round.
The new investment round was led by Anthos Capital with participation from previous investors Blu Ventures, StoneMill Ventures, and Tech Operators.
Microsoft Releases Open Source Tool for Securing MikroTik Routers
Microsoft this week released an open source tool that can be used to secure MikroTik routers and check for signs of abuse associated with the Trickbot malware.
Software Supply Chain Weakness: Snyk Warns of ‘Deliberate Sabotage’ of NPM Ecosystem
Software supply chain security fears escalated again this week with the discovery of what’s being described as “deliberate sabotage” of code in the open-source npm package manager ecosystem.
SolarWinds Warns of Attacks Targeting Web Help Desk Users
SolarWinds this week issued an alert to warn customers of potential cyberattacks targeting unpatched Web Help Desk (WHD) instances.
The WHD helpdesk solution provides a ticketing system, service and asset management capabilities, a centralized knowledge base, Active Directory integration, and more.
Most NASA Systems at Risk From Insider Threats: Audit
Most of the IT systems at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are exposed to higher-than-necessary risks from internal threats, a recent audit has concluded.
NIST Releases ICS Cybersecurity Guidance for Manufacturers
NIST guide provides examples of commercial products that manufacturers can use to address specific security risks
‘LokiLocker’ Ransomware Packs Data Wiping Capabilities
A recently identified Ransomware-as-a-Service (Raas) family includes both file encryption and data wiping functionality, rendering infected computers unusable if the victim does not pay the ransom in time.
Cyber Security Takeover May Harm Competition: UK Regulator
US cyber security giant NortonLifeLock’s planned purchase of Czech rival Avast for more than $8 billion risks harming competition and could face an in-depth probe, Britain’s regulator warned on Wednesday.
