Top Cyber Stories Of The Day

1. NordLayer unveils its roadmap on staying competitive in the fast-evolving cybersecurity space, ensuring a resilient future for data protection and privacy.
2. A malicious npm package by the name of r77 rootkit enters the threat landscape, shedding light on innovative cyber threats.
3. Fortinet reclaims its position as a leader in Gartner’s SD-WAN Magic Quadrant, marking its fourth consecutive year of dominance.
4. Yubico announces its new FIDO Pre-reg feature for smooth passwordless onboarding and recovery, enhancing user experience and security.
5. Industry mammoth Bitdefender sends out an advisory warning users about the potential peril of YouTube stream-jacking.

Today’s Breach Bulletins

• NATO has experienced another unauthorized access reported by ‘Gay Furry Hackers’. The threat actors claim to have breached the alliance’s systems a second time, leaking more data.
• Independent Developers PlayStation issued an advisory following a cyberattack executed by Ransomed.vc.
• In response to the UK’s support for Ukraine, the British Royal Family’s official website has suffered a cyberattack, resulting in temporary unavailability.
• A ransomware attack on Johnson Controls has reportedly leaked sensitive data related to the Department of Homeland Security.

Security Research, Education & Awareness

• Recent findings have drawn a connection between DragonEgg Android Spyware and LightSpy iOS Surveillanceware, illustrating the entwined nature of cyber threats across platforms. The discovery offers insight into the advanced degree of cyber espionage operations.
• INE’s newly launched Skill Dive offers over 2,400 on-demand labs for practical learning in cybersecurity, networking, and cloud computing. The intuitive platform can help budding cybersecurity enthusiasts navigate the challenging landscape of infosec.
• Significant concern is raised over Google Bard’s data privacy policy, urging users to exercise caution when providing access to personal information.
• To ensure individual cyber hygiene, protective measures such as employing a VPN and vigilant monitoring of account activities are suggested.

Stay Secure, Let’s Know Together.