Week 30, July 25-31, 2022

Week 30, July 25-31, 2022. Cybersecurity Weekly Updates.

This week in the world of cybersecurity:

Recent cybersecurity developments have seen Microsoft enhancing their defense mechanisms by integrating default protection against RDP brute-force attacks in the newly released Windows 11. On the more clandestine side of the digital realm, experts have unearthed a sophisticated ‘CosmicStrand’ UEFI firmware rootkit, believed to be the handiwork of Chinese hackers. Magecart, the cybercrime syndicate, has devised a new strategy by targeting food ordering systems to illicitly obtain payment data from over 300 restaurants. Alarmingly, a slew of Android apps available on the reputable Play Store, exceeding 10 million downloads collectively, have been found to be infected with malware. Lastly, in an effort to combat financial cybercrime, Roaming Mantis hackers are on the move, setting their sights on both Android and iPhone users in France.

That’s a wrap on this week’s edition of the Cyber-Security Update. Remember, the cyber-security landscape is ever-changing, and staying informed is your primary defense. Hopefully, the insights and information shared today will assist in navigating this complex domain and in strengthening defenses against potential threats. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and look forward to more insights into the world of cyber-security in next week’s edition.

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