Alert for Software Developers: North Korea’s Lazarus Group Targets with Malicious Emails
A recent study by ReversingLabs has revealed that North Korea’s Lazarus Group is actively targeting software developers through a sophisticated email campaign. This campaign, part of the larger VMConnect initiative, uses deceptive job interview invitations to deliver malware, backdoors, data stealers, and data-wiping threats. The attackers have been impersonating the Capital One company logo in LinkedIn messages to increase their credibility and success rate.
Shannon Sharpe’s Instagram Account Hacked
Shannon Sharpe, the Hall of Fame NFL player with a storied 14-season career, has fallen victim to a cyber attack resulting in the hack of his Instagram account. Sharpe, who has over 3 million followers, issued a statement explaining that explicit content shared from his account was the work of cybercriminals. He urged his followers to disregard the inappropriate video and thanked them for their patience during the ordeal.
Teenager Arrested for Hack of Transport for London
In early September, Transport for London (TfL) experienced a cyber attack that led the National Crime Agency (NCA) to investigate and arrest a 17-year-old from Walsall under the Computer Misuse Act. The hack caused temporary suspensions of some TfL travel app services and website sections. The teenager, currently out on bail, will face further legal proceedings in the coming weeks.
Fortinet Faces Unauthorized Network Access
Fortinet has reported unauthorized access to its corporate network by a third party, suspected to be a ransomware attack. The breach affected servers of its software partners, impacting a portion of its Asia Pacific clientele. The company is still gathering details and will provide further updates once the situation is fully assessed.
Iranian OilRig Group Targets Iraqi Government Websites
Iranian threat actor group OilRig has recently been identified targeting Iraqi government websites with malware. According to cybersecurity firm Check Point, the compromised sites included those of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister’s office. OilRig, also known by aliases such as GreenBug, Hazel Sandstorm, Crambus, APT34, and Cobalt Gypsy, continues to be a significant cyber threat.
Australia Steps Up to Defend Pacific Islands Forum from Chinese Hackers
In response to a cyber attack on the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in February, the Australian government has dispatched technical teams to Fiji. With local cybersecurity expertise insufficient to counter the sophisticated, state-sponsored attacks from China, Australia’s intervention aims to bolster the region’s defenses and mitigate ongoing cyber threats.
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September 12, 2024 at 08:47PM
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