Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Signs Point to Multiple Exploit Chains, One Including a Zero-Day, Being EmployedData-stealing attacks targeting Oracle E-Business Suite, for which an affiliate of Russian-speaking Clop ransomware group is claiming credit, appear to have begun by August and involved multiple attack chains, of which one targeted a zero-day vulnerability, report Google threat researchers.

Report Finds North Koreans Embedded in Top Blockchain and Web3 ProjectsA new report details how North Korea’s cybercrime network is infiltrating global tech firms with fake IT workers who exploit trusted access to steal millions in cryptocurrency, launder funds through international fronts and channel proceeds into weapons development and espionage missions.

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple security flaws in SimpleHelp remote access software that could lead to information disclosure, privilege escalation, and remote code execution

Malware Spotted Masquerading as Avast AntivirusAndroid Spynote malware is masquerading as antivirus software to exploit Android processes to infiltrate devices, seize control and steal sensitive information from unsuspecting users. A report from Cyfirma shows the malware disguising itself as "Avast Mobile Security" in a recent campaign.

Identity Theft Resource Center's James E. Lee Calls for Uniform Breach ReportingSupply chain attacks and zero-day exploits surged in 2023, helping to set yet another record for data breaches tracked by the Identity Theft Resource Center. James E. Lee, COO of the group, explained why the number of compromises grew so dramatically - from 1,801 incidents in 2022 to 3,205 in 2023.

A sophisticated attack campaign dubbed SCARLETEEL is targeting containerized environments to perpetrate theft of proprietary data and software