Cyber Attack Forces South Africaβs National Health Laboratory Service To Shut Down Systems
25 June 2024 at 19:51
The use of cyber operations that have enabled and accompanied Russiaβs unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine affects global stability and security, represents an important risk of escalation, and adds to the already significant increase of malicious cyber activities outside the context of armed conflict over recent years. The growing cybersecurity risks and an overall complex cyber threat landscape, with a clear risk of rapid spill-over of cyber incidents from one Member State to others, and from third countries to the Union, further call for restrictive measures under Decision (CFSP) 2019/797.Among those sanctioned are Ruslan Aleksandrovich Peretyatko and Andrey Stanislavovich Korinets, both identified as members of the "Callisto group" linked to Russian military intelligence. The group, also known as "Seaborgium" or "Star Blizzard," is accused of conducting multi-year phishing campaigns to steal credentials and data, targeting individuals and critical state functions in defense and foreign relations. Two Ukrainian nationals, Oleksandr Sklianko and Mykola Chernykh, were sanctioned for their involvement in the "Armageddon" hacker group, allegedly supported by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). The group was found carrying out cyberattacks against the Ukrainian government and EU member states using phishing emails and malware campaigns.
Β "As part of the sustained, tailored and coordinated Union action against persistent cyber threat actors, six natural persons should be included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2019/797. Those persons are responsible for, or were involved in, cyberattacks with a significant effect, which constitute an external threat to the Union or its Member States."The sanctions demonstrate that the EU will continue to work closely with its Member States, international partners, and other stakeholders to address the growing cybersecurity threat landscape escalated by geopolitical tensions. Media Disclaimer: This report is based on internal and external research obtained through various means. The information provided is for reference purposes only, and users bear full responsibility for their reliance on it. The Cyber Express assumes no liability for the accuracy or consequences of using this information.
βAs weβve communicated previously, we are currently investigating a cyber incident. Erring on the side of caution, we proactively shut all systems down and executed extensive testing and consulted with external third-party experts. With the work done so far, our core DMS and Digital Retailing solutions have been restored. We are continuing to conduct extensive tests on all other applications, and we will provide updates as we bring those applications back online. Our first priority is always the security of our customers, and our actions reflect our obligation to them as a trusted partner.βHowever, this restoration was short-lived, as the firm experienced a subsequent cyberattack on the same day:
βLate in the evening of June 19, we experienced an additional cyber incident and proactively shut down most of our systems. In partnership with third party experts, we are assessing the impact and providing regular updates to our customers. We remain vigilant in our efforts to reinstate our services and get our dealers back to business as usual as quickly as possible.βAccording to CNN, sources appeared to confirm that the outage could last for several days in light of the second cyberattack. The CDK Global outage makes information related to sales deals, negotiations and customer appointments inaccessible by salespeople who work at affected dealerships.
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OracleCMS informed Council in April that there had been a cyber security incident where identifiable information of customers had been compromised. Until last week we were informed that Councilβs customer data was not involved. Council has now been informed that the OracleCMS data breach does include records of calls handled by OracleCMS on Councilβs behalf. We take the privacy of our customers very seriously and we are taking urgent action to address this issue.The OracleCMS data breach also affected some businesses such as several entities belonging to Nissan in the Australia and New Zealand region, such as Nissan Financial Services Australia Pty Ltd, Nissan Motor Co. Pty Ltd, Nissan Financial Services, New Zealand Pty Ltd and Nissan New Zealand Ltd.
OracleCMS subsequently suffered a data breach, which it was alerted to on 15 April 2024. This separate incident resulted in certain data which was held by OracleCMS, including the summary information Nissan provided to OracleCMS, being compromised and published on the dark web.As cyberattacks surge, some have questioned whether outsourcing critical customer service channels renders individuals and businesses more vulnerable to data theft. The incident serves as reminder for governments and organizations to lock down vulnerabilities present in third-party vendors or tools while conducting regular security audits. Residents with concerns regarding the breach may contact Baw Baw Shire Councilβs customer service line at +61 3 5624 2411. Media Disclaimer: This report is based on internal and external research obtained through various means. The information provided is for reference purposes only, and users bear full responsibility for their reliance on it. The Cyber Express assumes no liability for the accuracy or consequences of using this information.
βThe impact of the discovered vulnerabilities is alarmingly diverse. To begin with, attackers can sell stolen biometric data on the dark web, subjecting affected individuals to increased risks of deepfake and sophisticated social engineering attacks. Furthermore, the ability to alter the database weaponizes the original purpose of the access control devices, potentially granting access to restricted areas for nefarious actors. Lastly, some vulnerabilities enable the placement of a backdoor to covertly infiltrate other enterprise networks, facilitating the development of sophisticated attacks, including cyberespionage or sabotage. All these factors underscore the urgency of patching these vulnerabilities and thoroughly auditing the device's security settings for those using the devices in corporate areas.β
We are experiencing system difficulties with our customer request portal. Our third-party provider is investigating a possible information breach. The cause is yet to be determined but there is no indication this is a cyber attack. We will never contact you via unsolicited calls to request sensitive information. No action is required from you at this stage. We will continue to keep you informed.The notice appears to indicate that the breach stemmed from a third-party provider. The Cyber Express team has reached out to the Moreton Bay Council's Privacy Officer for further information on the breach, however no response has been received as of publication time. The potential scale of the data breach, as well as its impact on residents, is currently unknown. It is also unclear on how many individuals may have accessed the available data before the website had been temporarily taken down and subsequently limited. Media Disclaimer: This report is based on internal and external research obtained through various means. The information provided is for reference purposes only, and users bear full responsibility for their reliance on it. The Cyber Express assumes no liability for the accuracy or consequences of using this information.
"Security researchers need to be able to verify, with a high degree of confidence, that our privacy and security guarantees for Private Cloud Compute match our public promises. We already have an earlier requirement for our guarantees to be enforceable. Hypothetically, then, if security researchers had sufficient access to the system, they would be able to verify the guarantees."However, despite Apple's assurances, the announcement of Apple Intelligence drew mixed reactions online, with some already likening it to Microsoft's Recall. In reaction to Apple's announcement, Elon Musk took to X to announce that Apple devices may be banned from his companies, citing the integration of OpenAI as an 'unacceptable security violation.' Others have also raised questions about the information that might be sent to OpenAI. [caption id="attachment_76692" align="alignnone" width="596"]
The page states that the exploit is "likely to be patched soon (in next System Update)." A thread on GBAtemp.net, a forum for discussing various video game platforms, stated that the latest firmware update for the Xbox One console has reportedly already patched the exploit, making the firmware 10.0.25398.4478 the last exploitable version. While the full consequences of this exploit and the one that will be shared are unknown, it highlights the interest that console players have in bypassing manufacturer-intended device limits. Media Disclaimer: This report is based on internal and external research obtained through various means. The information provided is for reference purposes only, and users bear full responsibility for their reliance on it. The Cyber Express assumes no liability for the accuracy or consequences of using this information.
- Ensure your Xbox Live account Login-Type is configured as βNo barriersβ aka. auto-login with no password prompt
- Set your console as βHome Consoleβ for this account
- Download the App Game Script
- Start the app (to ensure license is downloaded/cached)
- Take your console offline! To make extra sure it cannot reach the internet, set a manual primary DNS address of 127.0.0.1
- Get a device/microcontroller that can simulate a Keyboard (rubber ducky or similar) - otherwise you have to type a lot manually :D
βCyber-attacks against the U.S. healthcare systems rose 130% in 2023, forcing hospitals to cancel procedures and impacting Americansβ access to critical care. Rural hospitals are particularly hard hit as they are often the sole source of care for the communities they serve and lack trained cyber staff and modern cyber defenses. President Biden is committed to every American having access to the care they need, and effective cybersecurity is a part of that. So, weβre excited to work with Microsoft to launch cybersecurity programs that will provide training, advice and technology to help Americaβs rural hospitals be safe online.βAlongside Microsoft's efforts, Google also announced that it will provide free cybersecurity advice to rural hospitals and non-profit organizations while also launching a pilot program to match its cybersecurity services with the specific needs of rural healthcare facilities.
βNHS staff are working around the clock to minimise the significant disruption to patient care following the ransomware cyber-attack and we are sorry to all those who have been impacted. Pathology services are integral to a wide range of treatments and we know that a number of operations and appointments have been cancelled due to this attack. We are still working with hospitals and local GP services to fully assess the disruption, and ensure the data is accurate. In the meantime our advice to patients remains, if you have not been contacted please do continue to attend your appointments.βA senior NHS manager disclosed to the Health Service Journal (HSJ) that the incident was βeveryoneβs worst nightmare.β As blood has a limited shelf life of 35 days, it is critical that these hospital stocks are continually replenished. More units of O-negative and O-positive blood will be required over the coming weeks to accommodate an anticipated increase in surgeries and procedures due to earlier delays. Media Disclaimer: This report is based on internal and external research obtained through various means. The information provided is for reference purposes only, and users bear full responsibility for their reliance on it. The Cyber Express assumes no liability for the accuracy or consequences of using this information.
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directory, thereby gaining unrestricted access to the host file system.
The attackers also bind the Docker socket to the container, allowing them to manipulate Docker as if they were on the host machine itself. If the "cmd.cat/chattr" image isn't found, the attackers pull it from the cmd.cat repository.
Once the image is in place, they create a Docker container, executing a base64-encoded script that downloads and executes a malicious binary from their command-and-control (C&C) server. The researchers identified the downloaded binary file as ZiggyStarTux, an open-source IRC botnet based on the Kaiten malware.
Navy leaders are held to high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are expected to uphold the highest standards of responsibility, reliability, and leadership, and the Navy holds them accountable when they fall short of those standards.This incident serves as a reminder of the security concerns stemming from the use of unauthorized networks or digital communications while operating in official military or Navy duty. An official press release from the Navy, along with further information on other punishments involved with the unauthorized network, is expected in the coming months. Media Disclaimer: This report is based on internal and external research obtained through various means. The information provided is for reference purposes only, and users bear full responsibility for their reliance on it. The Cyber Express assumes no liability for the accuracy or consequences of using this information.