Cryptika Cybersecurity News

Hackers target Cisco zero-days as they can abuse the widely used networking equipment that contains vulnerabilities which means they can affect many systems and networks in one shot.  Attackers use these vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized entry, execute any code, or …

KnowBe4, the leader in security awareness training and simulated phishing platforms, has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Egress, a pioneer in adaptive and integrated cloud email security. This acquisition is set to create the most extensive, AI-driven cybersecurity platform …

The XZ cyber incident is a textbook example of how sophisticated social engineering tactics can lead to significant security breaches. Over the course of two years, a carefully planned attack was executed against the popular XZ Utils open-source project. The …

Google has announced that external participants without Google accounts can join client-side encrypted Google Meet calls. This move marks a substantial step in balancing user accessibility with robust security measures. Google Meet has become an essential tool for virtual meetings, …

Volkswagen, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, has fallen victim to a sophisticated hacking operation in a significant cybersecurity breach. Investigations suggest that the cyberattack originated in China, raising concerns over international cyber espionage and its implications for the …

Threat actors exploit fake Android apps primarily for illicit reasons, such as stealing sensitive and personal information from unsuspecting users. Besides this, these fake apps often mimic legitimate ones to trick users into downloading and installing them from unofficial sources. …

CrushFTP disclosed a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-4040) affecting versions below 10.7.1 and 11.1.0. The vulnerability allows remote attackers with low privileges to bypass the VFS sandbox and read arbitrary files on the underlying filesystem.  It could be exploited for server-side template …

A significant vulnerability was detected in IBM QRadar Suite Software and Cloud Pak for Security, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. An attacker can insert harmful executable scripts into the code of a reliable program or website via stored …

The notorious hacking group Seedworm, also known as MuddyWater, has been found exploiting legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools to orchestrate sophisticated malware attacks. This revelation underscores a significant shift in cybercriminals’ tactics, with them leveraging trusted software to …