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APT-C-60 Exploits WPS Office Vulnerability to Deploy SpyGlace Backdoor

The threat actor known as APT-C-60 has been linked to a cyber attack targeting an unnamed organization in Japan that used a job application-themed lure to deliver the SpyGlace backdoor.
That’s according to findings from JPCERT/CC, which said the intrusion leveraged legitimate services like Google Drive, Bitbucket, and StatCounter. The attack was carried out around August 2024.
“In this attack,

Bipartisan Legislation Seeks Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity

US senators introduce new legislation to protect health data and strengthen the cybersecurity of the country’s healthcare sector.

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New VPN Attack Demonstrated Against Palo Alto Networks, SonicWall Products

Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall VPNs affected by vulnerabilities allowing remote code execution and privilege escalation.

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Russian APT Chained Firefox and Windows Zero-Days Against US and European Targets

The Russia-linked RomCom APT has been observed chaining two zero-days in Firefox and Windows for backdoor delivery.

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INTERPOL Busts African Cybercrime: 1,006 Arrests, 134,089 Malicious Networks Dismantled

An INTERPOL-led operation has led to the arrest of 1,006 suspects across 19 African countries and the takedown of 134,089 malicious infrastructures and networks as part of a coordinated effort to disrupt cybercrime in the continent.
Dubbed Serengeti, the law enforcement exercise took place between September 2 and October 31, 2024, and targeted criminals behind ransomware, business email

Matrix Botnet Exploits IoT Devices in Widespread DDoS Botnet Campaign

A threat actor named Matrix has been linked to a widespread distributed denial-of-service (DoD) campaign that leverages vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in Internet of Things (IoT) devices to co-opt them into a disruptive botnet.
“This operation serves as a comprehensive one-stop shop for scanning, exploiting vulnerabilities, deploying malware, and setting up shop kits, showcasing a

Cyber News

APT-C-60 Exploits WPS Office Vulnerability to Deploy SpyGlace Backdoor

Bipartisan Legislation Seeks Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity

New VPN Attack Demonstrated Against Palo Alto Networks, SonicWall Products

Russian APT Chained Firefox and Windows Zero-Days Against US and European Targets

INTERPOL Busts African Cybercrime: 1,006 Arrests, 134,089 Malicious Networks Dismantled

Matrix Botnet Exploits IoT Devices in Widespread DDoS Botnet Campaign

New NachoVPN attack uses rogue VPN servers to install malicious updates

Interpol Clamps Down on Cybercrime and Arrests Over 1,000 Suspects in Africa

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Over 1,000 arrested in massive ‘Serengeti’ anti-cybercrime operation