Week 47, November 21-27, 2022

Week 47, November 21-27, 2022. Cybersecurity Weekly Updates.

This week in the world of cybersecurity:

The Daixin Ransomware Gang has pilfered sensitive data of 5 million AirAsia passengers and employees, highlighting the need for reinforced security in the aviation industry. The notorious Emotet Malware has made a comeback, spearheading a high-volume malspam campaign and posing renewed threats to unsuspecting internet users. In a legal victory for tech giant Google, the company managed to triumph in a lawsuit against Russians connected to the blockchain-based Glupteba Botnet, which emphasizes the growing interplay between blockchain technologies and cybersecurity. As the ubiquity of ransomware attacks grows, a new variant named RansomExx Ransomware has been detected, now rewritten in the Rust programming language, signaling the evolution of such threats. On the global stage, Interpol’s “HAECHI-III” operation resulted in the seizure of $130 million from cybercriminals, underscoring the global cooperation needed to combat 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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