network security
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Hackers are actively targeting vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software to infiltrate networks. These flaws allow attackers to download/upload files and gain admin-level access. While patches are available, unpatched systems remain at risk.
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A ransomware attack on Comtel Data Centre has severely impacted around 16 stockbrokers, including prominent names like IIFL Securities, 5Paisa, and Axis Securities. The breach has led to blocked exchange access and raised concerns over client data and order flow security. Exchanges have mandated strict security certifications before resuming operations.
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Chinese state-backed hacking group Salt Typhoon has breached telecommunications companies in dozens of countries, including eight firms in the U.S., exploiting vulnerabilities in private communication networks. This long-running campaign raises alarms about critical infrastructure security and highlights the urgent need for encrypted communications and robust system defenses.
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A new ransomware strain, Ymir, is causing alarm with its unique memory exploitation tactics to evade detection. This advanced ransomware, following an initial breach via RustyStealer malware, recently hit a corporate network in Colombia, signaling the growing complexity and sophistication of ransomware strategies that target high-value corporate credentials.