This Week’s Top 5 Cybersecurity News Stories July 2024 | 04

Cybersecurity threats are evolving constantly as threat actors look to gain access to your data and money. To help you stay secure, we have searched the internet for the top five cybersecurity news stories of the week that we think you should be aware of.  No story is too big or small, as we look at threats from espionage to security flaws in every day devices:

1. Fragmented and multiplied cybercriminal landscape, warns new Europol report

Europol’s 10th Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment reveals increasing cyber threats like ransomware, phishing, and child exploitation. Millions in the EU are daily victims. AI and cryptocurrencies are becoming key tools for criminals. Europol emphasizes the need for advanced tools, training, and legislation to combat these evolving threats, with the European Cybercrime Centre leading the efforts. For more about this story click here

2. CrowdStrike Warns of New Phishing Scam Targeting German Customers

CrowdStrike warns of a new spear-phishing campaign exploiting the Falcon Sensor update issue, targeting German customers. The threat actor uses a fake CrowdStrike Crash Reporter installer from an imposter website. The installer is password-protected and uses advanced anti-forensic techniques, making it highly targeted and hard to analyze. CrowdStrike is working to regain trust after the update disruption. For more about this story click here

3. North Korean Hackers Shift from Cyber Espionage to Ransomware Attacks

North Korea-linked APT45, known for cyber espionage since 2009, has shifted to financially-motivated ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure. Google-owned Mandiant tracks APT45, noting its use of ransomware like SHATTEREDGLASS and malware such as Dtrack. This evolution mirrors North Korea’s changing geopolitical priorities, emphasizing the need for robust security measures against advanced threats. For more about this story click here

4. Threat Actors Using Telegram APIs To Steal Login Credentials

Threat actors exploit Telegram APIs to steal user login credentials through a phishing email. This email directs users to a deceptive landing page using JavaScript and jQuery to collect and send login data to a Telegram bot. Be cautious of suspicious links and phishing emails. Join our webinar to learn how to combat slow DDoS attacks, a growing threat. For more about this story click here

5. Cybersecurity: Cabinet Initiates NIS2 Implementation

The EU’s NIS2 directive strengthens the cybersecurity of the European economy. The necessary German implementation legislation has been adopted by the lower levels of government, but delays are jeopardizing legal certainty. Bitkom President Dr. Ralf Wintergerst emphasizes the need for swift implementation by early 2025. Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, require support. In addition, harmonization with the KRITIS umbrella law and the protection of trade secrets must be addressed. (The original version in German can be found here.)

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