Iranian Hackers Deploy New BugSleep Backdoor in Middle East Cyber Attacks

The Iranian nation-state actor known as MuddyWater has been observed using a never-before-seen backdoor as part of a recent attack campaign, shifting away from its well-known tactic of deploying legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software for maintaining persistent access. That’s according to independent findings from cybersecurity firms Check Point and Sekoia, which have codenamed […]

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Traditional cybersecurity measures are no longer enough

Traditional cybersecurity measures are no longer sufficient to defend against sophisticated attacks, particularly those powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Threat actors are constantly innovating and exploiting vulnerabilities in interconnected digital environments, including cloud-based infrastructures and remote work setups. Regulatory requirements and customer expectations on data privacy and protection continue to evolve, driving the need for […]

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The absence of multi-factor authentication led to the Medibank hack, regulator alleges

The private Australian health insurer Medibank did not have multi factor authentication protections on its private network when it was successfully hacked, new court filings allege. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) alleges a lack of multi factor authentication at Medibank led to the 2022 data hack of nearly 9.7 million current and […]

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