Critical Infrastructure Under Threat: Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited to Spread Mirai Botnet
https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/2024-corona-mirai-botnet-infects-zero-day-sirt A critical zero-day vulnerability in AVTECH IP cameras is being weaponized to spread the notorious Mirai botnet, posing a serious threat to industrial control systems and...
Research Study: Where’s The Worst Place to Leave Your Secrets
What’s the worst place to leave your secrets? – Research into what happens to AWS credentials that are left in public places Researchers deployed digital tripwires disguised as AWS credentials in various public locations online to see how quickly threat actors would...Singapore’s Consumer Watchdog Fined for Data Breaches, Failed to Secure Consumer Information
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/case-fined-20000-for-pdpa-breaches-compromising-consumers-personal-data Singapore’s Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) has been fined S$20,000 for breaches of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) following two...Local Networks Exposed: A Flaw in Domain Naming Creates Security Nightmare
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/08/local-networks-go-global-when-domain-names-collide A major security vulnerability has been discovered that exposes the credentials of countless organizations worldwide. The issue stems from a “namespace collision” where...New Guidance Released on Best Practices for Event Logging and Threat Detection
https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/system-hardening-and-administration/system-monitoring/best-practices-event-logging-threat-detection The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released new guidance on best...ASD Warns of Phishing Emails Targeting Australians
https://www.cyber.gov.au/about-us/view-all-content/alerts-and-advisories/email-scammers-impersonating-asds-acsc The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has issued a warning about a new wave of phishing emails impersonating...Digital Banks: Boon for Customers, Target for Scammers?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-29/neobanks-are-being-targeted-by-scammers/104024144 Digital banks have revolutionized the way we manage our finances, offering convenience and accessibility. However, a recent scam case highlights the dark side of this digital...