04 December 2023

■ The European Space Agency Explores Cybersecurity for Space Industry

The European Space Agency is developing a Space Cybersecurity Operations Centre (C-SOC) to detect and respond to cyberattacks targeting space system infrastructures and the space industry.

■ Linux Version of Qilin Ransomware Focuses on VMware ESXi

A sample of the Qilin ransomware gang's encryptor targeting VMware ESXi is identified, considered highly advanced and customizable for Linux systems.

■ Astrology Website WeMystic Exposes Over 13 Million User Records

WeMystic, an astrology and spiritual content platform, exposed sensitive user data due to an open and passwordless MongoDB database, risking the compromise of names, email addresses, and birth dates.

■ New Proxy Malware Targets Mac Users Through Pirated Software

A sophisticated proxy trojan targeting Mac users connects to a command and control server via DNS-over-HTTPS, indicating a widespread campaign through pirated software.

■ New Relic Says Hackers Accessed Internal Environment Using Stolen Credentials

New Relic reported unauthorized access to its environment through social engineering and stolen employee credentials. Customer data using the New Relic platform remained unaffected.

■ US Man Jailed Eight Years for SIM Swapping and Apple Support Impersonation

A U.S. individual received an eight-year jail term for various cybercrimes involving SIM swapping, social media account takeovers, Zelle payment fraud, and impersonating Apple Support to steal digital assets.