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Summary APT41, also known as Brass Typhoon, Wicked Panda, and Winnti, a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, has been linked to a sophisticated cyber campaign targeting the gambling and gaming industry, according to a new report from security company Security Joes. Over at least six months, APT41 shifted from traditional espionage to financially motivated attacks, using techniques like…

Summary The threat actor known as Intel Broker has allegedly claimed responsibility for a major data breach at technology firm Cisco, stealing sensitive information, including source codes, credentials, and confidential documents. The breach allegedly occurred on October 6 or June 10, 2024, depending on date format, with Intel Broker announcing the theft on Breach Forums on October…

Summary Adobe Commerce and Magento online stores are being targeted in CosmicSting attacks at an increasingly scaling rate, with threat actors hacking approximately 5% of all Adobe Commerce and Magento stores. The CosmicSting vulnerability, designated CVE-2024-34102, is a critical severity information disclosure flaw; when chained with CVE-2024-2961, a security issue in glibc’s iconv function, an attacker can achieve…

Researchers from BitSight Technologies’ TRACE team have uncovered several critical zero-day vulnerabilities in six Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) systems from five different vendors. If these vulnerabilities are weaponized, malicious actors could exploit industrial control systems (ICS) used in critical infrastructure sectors, including retail and hospitality, potentially causing harm, including physical destruction, environmental risks, and financial losses….

Yubico and Microsoft deliver strong identity, endpoint and access controls to Hyatt’s global operations Hyatt Hotels Corporation is one of the world’s most well-recognized and respected hospitality brands with approximately 1,500 hotel and all-inclusive properties spanning across 70 countries. With so many properties and employees spread out across the globe, it is a daunting task…

Modern Authentication is the Word on the Street A few months ago, I attended the RH-ISAC Spring Summit 2024 to discuss all things Identity and Access Management (IAM) with practitioners at companies of all sizes. The best part of these interactions was the pure joy and pride these experts had while talking about their identity…

Increasingly, retail and hospitality applications are under attack by malicious threat actors exploiting web vulnerabilities. Thankfully, there’s a huge community of talented andtenacious ethical hackers who specialize in the retail and hospitality industries and can bring to your organization’s security. Thousands of the world’s most influential brands — including Hyatt, Beiersdorf, A.S. Watson, Delivery Hero,…

In today’s digital retail landscape, PCI DSS compliance is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a critical business imperative. As a seasoned QSA and security consultant with over two and half decades of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of data breaches on businesses. Did you know that 60% of small businesses close within six…

Summary On 27 August 2024, Cybersecurity researchers from Netskope released a new report calling attention to a new QR code phishing, also known as quishing, campaign that leverages Microsoft Sway infrastructure to host fake pages, highlighting the abuse of legitimate cloud offerings for malicious purposes. In July 2024, Netskope Threat Labs tracked a 2,000-fold increase in traffic to…

For eCommerce companies targeting the increasing number of parents shopping for back-to-school supplies, having strong online security measures is essential. With the continued rise of online shopping, the sophistication of cyber threats is also increasing. Hackers and malicious bots can exploit vulnerabilities in eCommerce platforms, leading to data breaches that compromise sensitive customer information, including…