23-Aug-2024: Cyberattacks Hit Halliburton and SolarWinds; New Qilin Ransomware Emerges

Welcome to "Hacked Daily," the FIRST AI-Driven Cybersecurity Podcast. In today's episode, brought to you by Cytadel Cyber, we delve into the latest cyber-related disruptions and threats: First up, we discuss a major cyberattack on Halliburton, which recently targeted their IT infrastructure in Houston, Texas, causing significant disruptions at their North Houston campus and affecting global connectivity. Next, we look into SolarWinds' new security predicament, where hardcoded credentials were left in its Web Help Desk product, exposing the systems to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. We also examine the emergence of the Qilin ransomware, a new and aggressive strain leveraging compromised VPN credentials to infiltrate networks, specifically targeting data within Google Chrome browsers. In other news, we highlight the worrying rise of the BlackSuit ransomware group, whose high-stake demands are pressuring large corporations with their sophisticated encryption techniques. Lastly, we discuss a recent FCC's action imposing a $1 million fine on a telecommunication operator for distributing a deepfake video of President Joe Biden, showcasing the regulatory crackdown on digital misinformation. Stay tuned to "Hacked Daily" for your daily dose of cybersecurity news and insights, ensuring you stay one step ahead of cyber threats.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.