SaaS isn't just software; it's the lifeline of modern businesses. But with great convenience comes great vulnerability.

Learn more in this latest eye-opening analysis uncovering the hidden risks within SaaS applications: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/how-nation-state-actors-target-your.html

⚡ U.S. government disrupted a Russia-linked botnet targeting governments and militaries. The botnet was made up of compromised SOHO routers.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/us-government-disrupts-russian-linked.html

Think twice before leaving old employee accounts active!

CISA reports a major cyber attack on a state government organization. Attackers used leaked credentials from a former employee's administrator account to breach the network.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/us-state-government-network-breached.html

🚨 Beware! A malicious Python script is enabling cybercriminals to send bulk smishing messages by exploiting Amazon Web Services (AWS) Simple Notification Service (SNS).

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/malicious-sns-sender-script-abuses-aws.html

Cybersecurity breaches are no longer just headlines for big corporations. SMBs are on the front lines. Find out how NTT Security is leading the charge to democratize cybersecurity.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/why-we-must-democratize-cybersecurity.html

🕵️‍♂️ Beware! A new macOS backdoor dubbed "RustDoor" is targeting 💰 cryptocurrency companies. Once disguised as a Visual Studio update, now hiding in job offer PDFs.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/rustdoor-macos-backdoor-targets.html

⚠️ CISA warns of hackers exploiting a security flaw (CVE-2020-3259) in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software in Akira ransomware attacks.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/cisa-warning-akira-ransomware.html

Google open sources Magika, an AI-powered tool that boosts file type identification accuracy by 30%, helping defenders more easily identify malicious files.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/google-open-sources-magika-ai-powered.html

Cyberattacks on business communication channels surged by 38% last year, exposing vulnerabilities that demand immediate attention. Are your communication platforms secure enough?

Learn essential strategies to protect your business from cyber threats: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/how-businesses-can-safeguard-their.html

Ukrainian cybercriminal, Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, pleads guilty to masterminding Zeus and IcedID malware attacks, infecting thousands of computers worldwide.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/fbis-most-wanted-zeus-and-icedid.html

Iranian cyberespionage group Charming Kitten is using fake webinars and a new 'BASICSTAR' backdoor to target experts in Middle Eastern policy.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/iranian-hackers-target-middle-east.html

A new cyberespionage campaign has targeted over 80 organizations in Europe, exploiting vulnerabilities in Roundcube webmail servers. The attackers were able to steal user credentials.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/russian-linked-hackers-breach-80.html

🚨 Alert: Anatsa dropper apps bypass Google Play protections and Android 13 restrictions, now targeting users in Slovakia, Slovenia, and Czechia to steal banking information.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/anatsa-android-trojan-bypasses-google.html

🛑 Meta Platforms took action against 8 spyware firms targeting users on iOS, Android, and Windows devices. Their capabilities include data collection, camera use, and microphone access.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/meta-warns-of-8-spyware-firms-targeting.html

Cybersecurity pros say NDR's advanced detection and adaptive approach are the keys to beating sophisticated threats.

Stop chasing false alarms! See how NDR reduces noise and lets your team focus on what matters.

Read more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/bye-bye-siem-hello-risk-based-alerting.html

International law enforcement agencies seize multiple darknet domains operated by LockBit, a notorious ransomware group, in a major takedown.

Find details here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/lockbit-ransomwares-darknet-domains.html

⚠️ Critical security flaw (CVE-2024-25600) in Bricks theme for WordPress (used by 25,000+ sites) is being exploited by attackers to run malicious PHP code on vulnerable installations.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/wordpress-bricks-theme-under-active.html

Iranian and Hezbollah-backed hackers launched cyber attacks to sway public opinion during the Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting the evolving nature of modern warfare.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/iran-and-hezbollah-hackers-launch.html

🚨 North Korean hackers target the defense sector with the 'Dream Job' campaign. They're using cyberattacks to steal sensitive defense technologies and advance their weapons programs.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/new-report-reveals-north-korean-hackers.html

⚡ BREAKING: Major Blow to Cybercrime! LockBit, 'world's most harmful ransomware group', taken down:

- Source code seized
- Key players arrested
- 200+ LockBit-linked crypto accounts frozen
- Decryption keys obtained to aid victims

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/lockbit-ransomware-operation-shut-down.html