Singapore banks will soon replace OTPs with digital tokens for online banking authentication to combat phishing attacks, as announced by MAS and ABS.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/singapore-banks-to-phase-out-otps-for.html

This move significantly reduces the risk of credential theft and account hijacking.

⚠️ CRYSTALRAY threat actor has ramped up operations, infecting over 1,500 victims using open-source tools like SSH-Snake.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/crystalray-hackers-infect-over-1500.html

Experts warn that the attackers are leveraging legitimate tools, making detection challenging.

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⚠️ Imagine your company's data exposed for $10 or less. That's the reality with infostealer #malware.

This alarming trend jeopardizes everything from bank details to internal credentials.

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🔥 A leaked GitHub token could have granted admin access to critical repositories of the Python language, PyPI, and the PSF.

This incident could have led to a massive supply chain attack.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/github-token-leak-exposes-pythons-core.html

🚨 CISA Adds GeoServer Flaw to KEV Catalog!

Critical RCE vulnerability CVE-2024-36401 is actively exploited, affecting all default GeoServer installations.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/cisa-warns-of-actively-exploited-rce.html

Your geospatial data & systems are at severe risk of unauthorized access & manipulation.

Kaspersky, Russian cybersecurity giant, to exit U.S. market by July 20, 2024, following Commerce Department ban citing national security risks.

Read details: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/kaspersky-exits-us-market-following.html

This move impacts thousands of U.S. businesses and individuals using Kaspersky products.

⚡ Alert: Void Banshee is actively exploiting a zero-day flaw in Microsoft MHTML to spread the Atlantida info-stealer.

CVE-2024-38112 threatens sensitive data across numerous platforms.

Learn about the attack chain: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/void-banshee-apt-exploits-microsoft.html

Iranian state-sponsored hackers MuddyWater shift tactics, deploying new backdoor BugSleep in Middle East cyber attacks, moving away from using legitimate RMM tools.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/iranian-hackers-deploy-new-bugsleep.html

Experts warn of an evolving threat landscape.

Malicious npm packages "img-aws-s3-object-multipart-copy" and "legacyaws-s3-object-multipart-copy" found with backdoor code; sophisticated attack using image files to conceal malicious code, urging developers to be extra cautious.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/malicious-npm-packages-found-using.html

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Discover how the 'Konfety' ad fraud operation exploits Google Play Store apps, using a novel 'decoy/evil twin' mechanism to commit large-scale ad fraud

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🚨 Identity-based threats to SaaS apps are escalating!

A robust Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) system can prevent massive breaches, such as the Snowflake incident.

Learn essential steps to strengthen your identity fabric & prevent breaches: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/threat-prevention-detection-in-saas.html

⚠️ New Critical Flaw Alert: Apache HugeGraph-Server vulnerability (CVE-2024-27348) with a CVSS score of 9.8 is being actively exploited for remote code execution.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/critical-apache-hugegraph-vulnerability.html

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🚨 Cybercrime group Scattered Spider is now using RansomHub and Qilin ransomware strains, according to Microsoft.

Learn about the evolving cybercrime landscape and new ransomware threats: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/scattered-spider-adopts-ransomhub-and.html

China-linked APT17 targets Italian entities with 9002 RAT malware, utilizing spear-phishing attacks via Office documents and malicious links.

Understanding these tactics helps organizations anticipate and mitigate similar threats.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/china-linked-apt17-targets-italian.html

🚨 Alert: FIN7 cybercrime group's latest tool, AvNeutralizer, used by ransomware groups such as Black Basta, is now being marketed in criminal darkweb forums with new capabilities to evade security solutions.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/fin7-group-advertises-security.html

SIM swap attacks are on the rise, with T-Mobile and Verizon employees being targeted to enable these scams.

Developing a culture of security awareness is essential to prevent these breaches.

Learn how to mitigate these threats: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/navigating-insider-risks-are-your.html

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new variant of BeaverTail malware disguised as a #macOS app targeting job seekers. The malware, used by DPRK hackers, steals sensitive information and installs backdoors.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/north-korean-hackers-update-beavertail.html