Cyber Briefing: 20240227 – Get in the know now

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Key Points:

• FBI, CISA, and HHS warn of BlackCat ransomware targeting US hospitals
• Russian hackers target Ubiquiti routers for malicious activities
• TimbreStealer malware targets Mexican taxpayers with tax-themed phishing scams

In the cybersecurity landscape on February 28, 2024, various significant incidents and news have emerged. The BlackCat ransomware group has been targeting US hospitals, prompting warnings from authorities. Russian hackers are targeting Ubiquiti routers for credential harvesting. A new malware called TimbreStealer is targeting Mexican taxpayers with sophisticated phishing techniques. Additionally, LiteSpeed Cache for WordPress has a critical flaw affecting millions of websites. Cyber incidents include a cyberattack on pharmaceutical giant Cencora, hacking of Burger Singh’s website by Pakistani hackers, and secret facial recognition on vending machines at the University of Waterloo. Cyber news includes the US investing in energy cybersecurity, the EU probing the Microsoft-Mistral AI partnership, and Sony announcing workforce reductions. Overall, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving with new threats and challenges that organizations need to address proactively.