New Malware-as-a-Service Info-Stealer Malware Targets Oil and Gas Companies

An advanced phishing campaign targeting the Oil and Gas industry is distributing the Rhadamanthys Stealer, an uncommon and sophisticated Malware-as-a-Service information stealer.

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Russia Arrests Three Alleged SugarLocker Ransomware Members

The group has been involved in deploying ransomware and receiving profits from cyberattacks. The arrest may be a PR move by Russia, and there are speculations about the suspects’ continued operations.

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Update: UnitedHealth Says Change Healthcare Hacked by Nation State, as Pharmacy Outages Drag On

The ongoing cyberattack on Change Healthcare has resulted in widespread disruption, affecting patient billing processes, prescription fulfillment, and causing downtime for healthcare professionals.

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Zero-Click Apple Shortcuts Vulnerability Allows Silent Data Theft

Vulnerability CVE-2024-23204, affecting Apple’s popular Shortcuts app, suggests a critical need for ongoing security awareness in the macOS and iOS ecosystem.

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iSoon’s Secret APT Status Exposes China’s Foreign Hacking Machinations

Chinese government agencies are paying an APT, masked as a legitimate company, to spy on foreign and domestic targets of political interest.

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Insurers Use Claims Data to Recommend Cybersecurity Technologies

Policy holders using certain technologies — such as managed detection and response (MDR) services, Google Workspace, and email security gateways — gain premium discounts from cyber insurers.

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Hubris May Have Contributed to Downfall of Ransomware Kingpin LockBit

The most prolific ransomware group in recent years was on the decline at the time of its takedown, security researchers say.

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NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce to Retire

His retirement will go into effect on March 31, concluding 34 years of service to the National Security Agency.

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FTC Slams Avast with $16.5 Million Fine for Selling Users’ Browsing Data

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has hit antivirus vendor Avast with a $16.5 million fine over charges that the firm sold users’ browsing data to advertisers after claiming its products would block online tracking.
In addition, the company has been banned from selling or licensing any web browsing data for advertising purposes. It will also have to notify users whose browsing data was

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Pharmacy Delays Across US Blamed on Nation-State Hackers

Healthcare tech provider Change Healthcare says a suspected nation-state threat actor breached its systems, causing pharmacy transaction delays nationwide.

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