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Cybersecurity threats are evolving beyond traditional attack surfaces, with attackers increasingly targeting hardware and supply chain vulnerabilities. Recent incidents highlight a shift towards exploiting IoT devices and cloud infrastructure, emphasizing the need for robust security measures in these areas. Moreover, ransomware attacks continue to rise, with cybercriminals employing more sophisticated tactics to extort organizations. Phishing remains a prevalent threat, often serving as the initial vector for larger attacks. Organizations are urged to enhance their security posture by adopting comprehensive risk management strategies and prioritizing employee training to mitigate these emerging threats.
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The devices were powered by MediaTek chips and susceptible to two kinds of attacks
20% of the earned profit from the distribution of the ransomware will be paid to the affiliates
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The UK Ministry of Defence is actively training staff to confront individuals that are engaged in risky behaviours
Each month we publish numerous new articles and known issues to the WatchGuard Knowledge Base. Here is the new content published in June and July (note that previously published June Knowledge Base digest was incomplete):
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Investigative journalist Kim Zetter explains that Stuxnet continues to serves as a precedent for attacks happening now
State Department offers $10m reward for info on notorious group
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CISA issues new alert about RaaS variant
Managed service provider Advanced publishes update on recent cyber incident
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Jon L provides an update on the NCSC's guidance on the 'WannaCry' ransomware.
According to researchers, Russia is rolling out a growing list of wiper attacks against Ukraine
Former US CISA Director Chris Krebs opens Black Hat USA detailing the state of cybersecurity today