Spyware, ransomware and cryptojacking malware have been increasingly detected on industrial control system (ICS) computers, according to data collected in the first half of 2022 by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.
Apple Warns of macOS Kernel Zero-Day Exploitation
Apple’s security response engine revved into high gear Monday with patches for security defects in a wide range of products, including fixes for a pair of critical macOS kernel vulnerabilities already being exploited in the wild.
New Cyberespionage Group ‘Worok’ Targeting Entities in Asia
Cybersecurity firm ESET has detailed a new cyberespionage group targeting high-profile private and public entities in Asia and Africa since 2020.
US Slaps Fresh Sanctions on Iran over Albania Cyberattacks
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday slapped a fresh round of sanctions against entities in Iran for engaging in destructive cyberattacks against critical infrastructure targets in allied NATO countries.
Microsoft Dives Into Iranian Ransomware APT Attacks
Microsoft has published an analysis of the ransomware attacks associated with a subgroup of the Iran-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) actor Phosphorus.
Microsoft: Multiple Iranian Groups Conducted Cyberattack on Albanian Government
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.
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.
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.
Cymulate Closes $70M Series D Funding Round
Cymulate, a late-stage Israeli startup in the breach and attack simulation space, has closed a $70 million Series D funding round led by existing investor One Peak.
