Understanding Lapsus$ Group’s SIM-Swapping Attacks
Introduction In a striking revelation, the U.S. government has meticulously dissected the labyrinthine strategies employed by the Lapsus$ extortion group to infiltrate a multitude of organizations boasting robust security protocols. Their audacious methods, including the notorious SIM swapping technique, have left a trail of breaches that sent shockwaves throughout the cybersecurity landscape. Delving into this […]
A Comprehensive Guide to CVE-2022-30190 (Follina)
Introduction In today’s ever-changing digital landscape, cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses, organizations, and individuals alike. Among the various issues, two serious vulnerabilities, CVE-2021-40444 and CVE-2022-30190, commonly known as Follina, have lately attracted the attention of the cybersecurity community. Understanding CVE-2021-40444 CVE-2021-40444 attacks Microsoft Office products, posing a serious security risk to consumers. The […]
A Russian Cybercriminal Group Storm-0978 RomCom
Introduction: In the world of hacking, one group is well-known for doing bad things and getting a lot of attention for it. RomCom, also called Storm-0978, is a group of cybercriminals based in Russia that has become a major threat in the digital world. This piece will look at the inner workings of RomComs and […]
Major Vulnerability in Google’s Cloud SQL Service Exposes Sensitive Information
A newly discovered security hole in the Cloud SQL service on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) allows hackers to exploit and steal sensitive information. The vulnerability allowed a malicious actor to escalate from a basic Cloud SQL user to a full-fledged sysadmin on a container. According to the firm Dig, this allowed unauthorized access to internal […]