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Over 39K unauthenticated Redis services on the internet targeted in cryptocurrency campaign

Security Affairs

Threat actors targeted tens thousands of unauthenticated Redis servers exposed on the internet as part of a cryptocurrency campaign. The tool is not designed to be exposed on the Internet, however, researchers spotted tens thousands Redis instance publicly accessible without authentication. ” warns Censys.

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Ransomware Attacks on Schools: 'Dirty, Rotten Scoundrels' Stop Online Learning

SecureWorld News

"We talked about the possibility of waiting to the end of school, but our IT folks said, just like any other infection, the longer you let it go the worse it is going to get," said Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Larry Teixeira. It holds student demographics along with attendance.

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Cyber security guidance for small fleet operators

Pen Test Partners

This software can be used as part of a bot net to attack other organisations, use your processor power to mine for cryptocurrencies, or simply destroy data. Isolating personal devices from business systems reduces the risk that a compromised personal device or account can impact the business.

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Spam and phishing in 2024

SecureList

Social media business services were increasingly used as a pretext for credential theft, as they play a key role in developing and promoting businesses and are directly linked to financial operations. Fraudsters claimed to offer cash-out services for in-game coins by converting them into rubles.