By James Coker / Enriched Security Report Published: September 2024 Main Facts Cybersecurity researchers at Huntress have issued a high-priority warning regarding the emergence of a novel and aggressive ransomware variant dubbed Settra. First cataloged in June 2024, Settra has actively targeted organizations within the consumer services, retail, and manufacturing sectors. While researchers have documented […]
The Rising Shadow: FamousSparrow’s New ‘SparroWocky’ Backdoor Targets Latin America
In a significant evolution of its operational tactics, the China-aligned cyberespionage collective known as FamousSparrow has shifted its primary focus toward Latin America, deploying a sophisticated, modular new backdoor dubbed "SparroWocky." ESET Research, which has been tracking the group since its public emergence in 2021, reports that this transition began in earnest during the summer […]
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation Targets Indian Regional Aviation Market with 85 Il-114-300 Turboprop Agreements
New Delhi — In a major development unfolding ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Russia’s state-owned United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has signed initial agreements to supply 85 regional turboprop aircraft to two Indian entities. The pacts, formalised at the INNOPROM.India trade exhibition, signal a concerted push by Moscow to secure a foothold in […]
The Hidden Vulnerability: Why Millions of WordPress Sites Remain Open Targets
A sobering new investigation by the cybersecurity research firm Censys has cast a harsh spotlight on the state of web maintenance, revealing that a significant portion of the WordPress ecosystem remains dangerously outdated. The study, which analyzed a sample of over 316,500 WordPress installations, found that only 14% were running the most recent version of […]
TikTok Bolsters Creator Protection: New AI Likeness Detection Tool Targets Deepfake Impersonation
In an era where generative artificial intelligence has made the creation of hyper-realistic digital avatars easier than ever, the boundaries of identity have become increasingly blurred. Recognizing the growing threat of unauthorized digital mimicry, TikTok has begun testing a robust, opt-in "Likeness Detection" tool designed to empower creators to combat AI-generated deepfakes that hijack their […]
Vedanta rebrands copper and nickel units, targets capacity expansion – CNBC TV18
The company said that all copper operations will be unified under Vedanta Copper, including Sterlite Copper, Fujairah Gold and Vedanta Copper International (VCI). VCI will be the international wing of Vedanta Copper, representing operations at Faujairah and Saudi Arabia. Vedanta Nico, renamed as Vedanta Nickel, will sharpen its focus on building a domestic nickel ecosystem […]