Casio ransomware attack

Casio Confirms Oct. 08 Ransomware Attack: Were Passwords Compromised?

Ravi Jain
Casio recently experienced a ransomware attack that compromised customer data including names, addresses, and email addresses. While Casio believes passwords and financial details were not accessed, they are advising customers to be cautious and take steps to protect their accounts, such as changing passwords and monitoring for suspicious activity. The company has been transparent about the breach and is working with cybersecurity experts to enhance their defenses and secure their systems against future attacks. ... Read More
Hackers Exploit DocuSign APIs with Fake Invoices

Hackers Exploit DocuSign APIs with Fake Invoices

Ravi Jain
This article discusses how cybercriminals are exploiting DocuSign’s API to send fake invoices to businesses. This tactic, known as Business Email Compromise (BEC), uses social engineering and impersonation to trick employees into authorizing fraudulent invoices. The article explores how these attacks are carried out, the challenges they pose to businesses, and the strategies that businesses and DocuSign can employ to mitigate these threats. The article concludes by recommending security best practices to protect against API abuse and emphasizing the need for real-time detection systems to combat these evolving cyber threats. ... Read More
Critical Veeam RCE Bug Exploited in Frag Ransomware Attacks

Critical Veeam RCE Bug Exploited in Frag Ransomware Attacks

Ravi Jain
The article discusses a critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) software, CVE-2024-40711, which allows for remote code execution (RCE). This vulnerability has been exploited by various ransomware groups, including Frag, Akira, and Fog, to gain unauthorized access to VBR servers and encrypt sensitive data. The article details the technical aspects of the vulnerability, the timeline of its discovery and exploitation, and the ransomware groups' strategies. It emphasizes the importance of implementing security measures like patching, two-factor authentication, and network segmentation to protect VBR systems from attacks. The article concludes with a call to action for organizations to take proactive steps to secure their backup infrastructure and prevent ransomware incidents. ... Read More