Cryptika Cybersecurity News

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 …

A new type of malware, the “Samurai Stealer,” has been identified in a series of targeted attacks. This malicious software is reportedly designed to infiltrate systems, steal sensitive information, and evade detection with alarming sophistication. How the “Samurai Stealer” Operates …

In a recent cybersecurity incident, a group of Russian-speaking hackers claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on a wastewater treatment plant in Tipton, Indiana. The attack, which occurred on Friday evening, was part of a broader pattern of similar incidents …

Researchers identified a cyberattack by the Sandworm group targeting critical infrastructure in Ukraine in March 2024. The attack aimed to disrupt the information and communication systems (ICS) of energy, water, and heat suppliers across ten regions.  In addition to the …

Hackers abuse Electron Framework’s cross-platform desktop app capabilities, which are based on web technologies like HTML, JS, and CSS.  The flexibility and widespread adoption of the Electron Framework enables the creation of several malicious programs cross-OS.  Cybersecurity researchers at ASEC …

A new type of malware dubbed “Wavestealer” has been identified. This malicious software reportedly steals sensitive information such as login credentials and credit card data from unsuspecting users. Wavestealer is designed to infiltrate computer systems silently and remains undetected by …

Hackers primarily use ransomware to gain financial gain from their victims by blackmailing them for payments to recover their encrypted files and systems. However, ransomware can also be weaponized as a destructive cyber weapon that creates confusion in critical infrastructures. …

Residents of Leicester have been facing an unusual urban phenomenon: street lights that stay lit day and night. This issue stems from a severe cyber attack that targeted Leicester City Council’s IT systems, leading to a series of disruptions in …