According to SafeGuard Cyber, 42 percent of businesses report that employees using Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) devices in business settings involving tools such as WhatsApp have caused new security incidents. Messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and Teams face constant threats, underscoring the importance of strong security. WhatsApp is becoming increasingly popular for business communication, but it is not without risk.

A phishing campaign has been delivering MrAnon Stealer, an information stealer malware, to unsuspecting victims through booking-themed PDF lures. According to Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researcher Cara Lin, this malware is a Python-based information stealer compressed with cx-Freeze to avoid detection. MrAnon Stealer grabs credentials, system information, browser sessions, and cryptocurrency extensions. This article continues to discuss findings regarding MrAnon Stealer.

According to researchers, firmware vulnerabilities that may impact 95 percent of computers allow hackers to bypass boot security and execute malware upon startup. The flaws come from image parsers in Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) system firmware that are used to load logo images on startup screens.

A new study published in the International Journal of Electronic Finance examined security issues related to personal data processing in the interconnected landscape. A team of academic researchers in India explored the complexities of data privacy and security, highlighting issues such as diverse data and sensors in mobile devices, the use of various identifiers, and consumer monitoring. One major source of concern has been the difficulty in enforcing data protection regulations within the mobile app ecosystem, like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules.

A new publication from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers guidance on using a type of mathematical algorithm known as differential privacy to help data-centric organizations strike a balance between privacy and accuracy. Using differential privacy, the data can be made public without revealing the identities of the individuals in the dataset.

Cold storage and logistics giant Americold has recently confirmed that over 129,000 employees and their dependents had their personal information stolen in an April attack, later claimed by Cactus ransomware.  Americold employs 17,000 people worldwide and operates more than 24 temperature-controlled warehouses across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is warning customers it suffered a data breach, stating that sensitive personal and financial data was exposed in the attack.  Toyota Financial Services, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, is a global entity with a presence in 90% of the markets where Toyota sells its cars, providing auto financing to its customers.  Following a claim from the Medusa ransomware gang about successfully compromising the Japanese automaker's division, the company confirmed that it detected unauthorized access on some of its systems in Europe and Africa.

The National Security Agency (NSA), the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and industry partners have released a Cybersecurity Technical Report (CTR) titled "Securing the Software Supply Chain: Recommended Practices for Managing Open Source Software and Software Bill of Materials." The CTR expands on the "Enhancing the Security of the Software Supply Chain through Secure Software Development Practices" paper.

According to WatchGuard, cybercriminals continue to prefer open remote access products or legitimate remote access tools for hiding their actions. Corey Nachreiner, CSO at WatchGuard, says threat actors are still using various tools and methods in their attack campaigns, thus making it essential for organizations to stay up to date on the latest tactics to strengthen their security strategy. Modern security platforms, which include firewalls and endpoint protection software, can provide improved network and device protection.

North Korean hackers continue to exploit Log4Shell, recently using that access to launch one of three new Remote Access Trojans (RATs) written in the "D" (dlang) programming language. The group "Andariel," also known as Onyx Sleet and Plutonium, is one of many entities under Lazarus. Andariel specializes in gaining initial access and maintaining persistence for longer-term espionage campaigns in support of the Kim Jung Un regime. Cisco Talos has observed three notable Andariel attacks since March. One was against a South American agriculture organization.