Cybersecurity experts recently discovered a critical vulnerability in Cisco’s IOS XR software, which is widely used to manage and operate high-performance networking equipment. This exploit has raised alarms within both corporate and government sectors, as it affects critical infrastructure that relies on Cisco devices for maintaining network operations. The vulnerability allows remote code execution (RCE),…
As generative AI technology rapidly advances, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit it for their own malicious purposes. In 2024, one of the most alarming developments in this space has been the rise of AI-driven phishing scams. These scams leverage AI tools to create highly convincing and personalized phishing emails, making it increasingly difficult…
Over the last few months, SIM swapping attacks have surged, particularly targeting cryptocurrency holders. These attacks have become a popular method for cybercriminals to bypass security measures and gain access to cryptocurrency accounts, often resulting in significant financial losses for victims. The ease with which hackers can exploit weaknesses in telecom systems has made SIM…
Trying to do this with OpenSSL I kept getting the following error: “unable to load private key 24516:error:0909006C:PEM routines:get_name:no start line:crypto/pem/pem_lib.c:745:Expecting: ANY PRIVATE KEY“ So I decided to write this guide to help me next time, and it may help others as well! You will need to have installed OpenSSH for Windows for this to…
In 2024, the Cl0p ransomware group continued to evolve its attack strategies, exploiting vulnerabilities in MOVEit Transfer, a widely used file transfer software. The MOVEit Transfer software, relied upon by organizations to securely manage and share files, became the latest target of a sophisticated ransomware campaign. The Cl0p group’s exploitation of this vulnerability has led…
In June 2024, a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign attributed to a Chinese hacking group known as Storm-0558 made headlines for its targeted attack on Microsoft Exchange email systems. This incident has brought to light the increasing risk of cyber espionage, particularly aimed at compromising sensitive government, diplomatic, and corporate data. What is Storm-0558? Storm-0558 is…