By Ashwani Mishra, Editor-Technology, 63SATS
Stay ahead in the dynamic world of cybersecurity with this concise guide to the latest trends, threats, and breakthroughs from around the globe:
1. APT41 Infiltrates Networks in Europe and Asia
Organizations in the shipping, logistics, media, entertainment, technology, and automotive sectors across Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the U.K. are under a “sustained campaign” by China-based APT41.
2. CrowdStrike Update Mishap Exploited by Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals are exploiting a flawed CrowdStrike update to distribute Remcos RAT malware to customers in Latin America. They are disguising the malware as a “crowdstrike-hotfix.zip,” launching a series of phishing attacks. CISA has issued warnings to avoid suspicious links.
3. Two Russians Convicted for LockBit Attacks
Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev, affiliates of the LockBit ransomware gang, have pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Astamirov faces up to 25 years in prison and will forfeit $350,000 in extorted cryptocurrency. Vasiliev faces up to 45 years in prison.
4. North Korea Behind WazirX Crypto Exchange Takedown
Indian crypto exchange WazirX lost over $230 million in a cyber attack linked to North Korea. The attack targeted one of its multi-signature wallets. North Korea uses such funds to support its nuclear weapons program and the regime of Kim Jong Un.
5. Telemarketers Suspended for Malicious Messaging
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has suspended telemarketing entities V-Con Intelligent Security and OneXtel Media for sending 55.5 million spam messages since January. This action aims to curb SMS fraud in India.
6. Telangana: A Growing Cybercrime Hotspot
According to the India Cyber Threat Report, Telangana accounted for 15% of India’s malware attacks, with Hyderabad ranking third in cybercrime. Both individuals and corporations in the IT and pharma sectors are increasingly targeted, reported by ET.
