FBI: Cyber criminals target employee credentials via voice phishing attacks
The FBI issued a private industry notification of cyber criminals targeting employee credentials via voice phishing or “vishing” attacks.
COVID-19
Threat actors targeting COVID-19 vaccine cold chain
Security researchers have spotted malicious cyber actors targeting the COVID-19 vaccine cold chain via a global phishing cyber campaign.
Ryuk ransomware and Trickbot operators target U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers
According to U.S. government cybersecurity experts, Ryuk ransomware and Trickbot operators are targeting U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers.
GADOLINIUM threat actors use cloud services and open source tools in cyberattacks
Security experts from Microsoft have observed a cyber threat actor dubbed GADOLINIUM that uses new attack techniques via cloud services and open source tools.
2020 Threat Landscape Report reveals new themes and evolving threats
Security firm Bitdefender published its mid-year Threat Landscape Report 2020 that reveals how cybersecurity threats and malware play on the pandemic theme.
FBI issues Flash Alert on Netwalker ransomware
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a Flash Alert warning for Netwalker Ransomware attacks against U.S. and foreign organizations.
Microsoft takes down malicious domains used in COVID-19 related phishing campaign
Microsoft has disrupted a major cybercriminal operation designed to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and defraud victims in 62 countries around the world.
FBI and CISA warning of Chinese targeting COVID-19 research organizations
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning of likely targeting and compromise of U.S. COVID-19 research organizations by the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Guidance for CISOs to improve remote worker security, free access to small business online collaboration tools
In the wake of Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft has issued sound guidance for security leaders to improve remote worker security. Tech companies are also offering small businesses free access to online collaboration tools during the outbreak.