28-Aug-2024: 0-day in Versa Director, 950k hit by Ransomware, 77% increase, Microsoft Sway Quishing

Welcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast brought to you by Cytadel Cyber. Join us daily as we dive into the latest and most critical cybersecurity news, ensuring you stay informed and ahead of potential threats. In our top stories, we explore Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploiting a zero-day in Versa Director servers through groups Volt Typhoon and Bronze Silhouette, targeting key sectors globally. We discuss the implications and the urgent measures advised by Black Lotus Labs and CISA. Next, we cover the BlackSuit ransomware group’s recent data leak affecting over 950,000 individuals after failed ransom negotiations with Connexure. Learn about the steps being taken to combat this affiliate of the Royal Ransomware family and protect affected clients. We also delve into Microsoft's patching of the ASCII smuggling vulnerability, a critical flaw that allowed attackers to bypass security measures. Discover the importance of this update in securing systems against sophisticated cyber threats. In other news, the UK's legal sector faces a 77% increase in cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, severely impacting client confidentiality and legal integrity. Hear about the growing calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures in law firms. Finally, we discuss the emerging threat of 'quishing' through Microsoft's Sway app, which underscores the evolving nature of cyber threats and stresses the need for continuous vigilance in digital security. Stay informed, stay secure. Tune into Hacked dAily for your daily dose of cybersecurity updates and expert insights.This episode is sponsored by Cytadel Cyber. Specialist in Ransomware Readiness Assessments, Threat Intel-Led Red Teaming, AI DeepFakes, AI Voice Cloning and AI Vishing Simulations. Cyatdel helps you test your cyber resilience against the threats of today, keeping your data secure. Checkout cytadel.co.uk for more information.