Multiple Iranian hacking groups participated in a recent cyberattack targeting the Albanian government, according to new data from Microsoft’s security research and response teams.
North Korea’s Lazarus Targets Energy Firms With Three RATs
For roughly six months, the North Korean Lazarus hacking group has been targeting energy companies in Canada, the US, and Japan with three remote access trojans (RATs), Cisco reports.
US Gov Issues Guidance for Developers to Secure Software Supply Chain
Three U.S. government agencies — Cybersecurity and Information Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NAS) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) — have announced the release of the first part of a three-part joint guidance on securing the software supply chain.
Huntress Scores $40M Funding, Plans International Expansion
Managed detection and response (MDR) platform provider Huntress on Thursday announced the closing of a $40 million debt financing round to speed up global expansion plans.
The latest funding was led by CIBC Innovation Banking and brings the total raised by the Maryland start-up to $100 million.
New ‘Shikitega’ Linux Malware Grabs Complete Control of Infected Systems
Security researchers with AT&T Alien Labs are warning of a new piece of malware that can take full control of infected Linux systems, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Rapid7 Flags Multiple Flaws in Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps
Security researchers at Rapid7 are warning about multiple secuirty vulnerabilities impacting Baxter’s Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps, including issues that could lead to the leakage of credential.
In an advisory published Thursday, Rapid7 called attention to five vulnerabilities found in Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps and the Sigma WiFi batteries.
NATO Condemns Alleged Iranian Cyberattack on Albania
NATO on Thursday condemned a cyberattack on Albania that Tirana and Washington blamed on Iran, and pledged to bolster the alliance member’s defenses against hackers.
Data Security Company Open Raven Raises $20 Million
Data security firm Open Raven today announced that it has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round that brings the total amount raised by the company to $40 million.
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 41 Deals Announced in August 2022
Cybersecurity – the More Things Change, the More They Are The Same
Security teams need an architecture where disparate systems and sources that talk in different languages and use different formats can communicate
