Week 39, September 26-October 2, 2022

Week 39, September 26-October 2, 2022. Cybersecurity Weekly Updates.

This week in the world of cybersecurity:

Ukraine has found itself on the frontline, with authorities arresting a cybercrime group responsible for selling data from 30 million accounts and also warning of Russia’s plans to carry out massive cyberattacks on its critical infrastructures. Meanwhile, the Chinese Espionage Hackers are on the offensive, targeting Tibetans using a new backdoor named LOWZERO. North Korea’s Lazarus Hackers are focusing on macOS users interested in crypto jobs, showcasing an increased interest in cryptocurrency targets. On the corporate side, Facebook has taken strong action, shutting down covert political ‘influence operations’ stemming from Russia and China, thus emphasizing the growing concern over state-driven misinformation campaigns. Finally, Microsoft has confirmed two new Exchange Zero-Day flaws being used in the wild, leading to urgent warnings about unpatched vulnerabilities that could have widespread implications for organizations globally.

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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