Week 43, October 24-30, 2022

Week 43, October 24-30, 2022. Cybersecurity Weekly Updates.

This week in the world of cybersecurity:

The SideWinder APT has ramped up its activities, leveraging the new WarHawk backdoor to specifically target entities in Pakistan. Health organizations are urged to be on high alert as CISA released warnings about Daixin Team hackers using ransomware against these entities. A longstanding vulnerability has been discovered in the SQLite Database Library, which has been present for over 22 years, highlighting the importance of regularly revisiting and updating even trusted systems. In major corporate events, Apple had to scramble to release a patch for an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in both iOS and iPadOS, stressing the need for immediate updates among its users. Lastly, in a significant move against cybercrime, the U.S. charged a Ukrainian hacker for their role in the Raccoon Stealer malware service, indicating a global crackdown on cyber threats.

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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