Week 34, August 22-28, 2022

Week 34, August 22-28, 2022. Cybersecurity Weekly Updates.

This week in the world of cybersecurity:

Counterfeit phones were discovered by researchers that contained a backdoor, designed specifically to compromise WhatsApp accounts. In the world of operating systems, an 8-year old vulnerability has been unveiled in the Linux Kernel, drawing comparisons to the notorious “Dirty Pipe”. A fresh malware variant, Borat RAT, has made its appearance, bringing with it a unique triad of threats that experts are closely monitoring. In the realm of digital currency, cybercriminals have devised ways to pilfer cryptocurrency directly from Bitcoin ATMs through the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability. Finally, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning, highlighting active exploitation attempts against the vulnerability found in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS.

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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