Cyberattacks are getting smarter, stealthier, and downright sneaky. If you're not paying attention, you might just miss the warning signs! This week, we uncover 4 unsettling threats that every IT pro and cyber-sleuth should be well prepared for. 🤞
1️⃣ Cleo MFT zero-day exploits to escalate
A critical vulnerability in Cleo’s MFT solutions has been actively exploited by ransomware groups, with attacks expected to escalate after a PoC exploit was made public.
This zero-day flaw has exposed organizations, particularly in logistics and food industries, to significant risks of data breaches.
Analysts warn this is only the beginning. It’s better to patch up and secure your systems before ransomware comes knocking!
2️⃣ Vishing via Microsoft Teams spreads DarkGate RAT
Microsoft Teams might be where your team collaborates, but cybercriminals see it as a goldmine. 🤑
Cybercriminals are leveraging Microsoft Teams for vishing (voice phishing) attacks to distribute DarkGate RAT. This scheme involves impersonating IT support to convince victims to install remote access tools, leading to malware infections.
Since trusted tools aren’t always safe, strengthening employee training and endpoint security will go a long way!
3️⃣ Attackers could steal AI models with TPUXtract
Researchers at North Carolina State University have come up with TPUXtract, an attack method that extracts AI models' architecture and parameters by analyzing electromagnetic emissions from Google’s TPUs.
This development demonstrates a practical approach for attackers to replicate proprietary AI models without direct access, potentially leading to intellectual property theft and unauthorized use of sensitive data.
If your organization is driven by AI, you’ve got to implement robust security to protect AI models from such side-channel attacks 👾
4️⃣ LockBit teases a new ransomware version
The LockBit ransomware group plans to release LockBit 4.0, aiming to enhance their capabilities and recover from previous setbacks.
Well… despite law enforcement disruptions, LockBit remains a dominant ransomware actor. 🤷
The release of LockBit 4.0 suggests that its enhanced capabilities could lead to more sophisticated and widespread attacks.
We smell the need for constant vigilance and optimized defense strategies to navigate 2025 without losses. Arm yourself with JumpCloud’s latest, fool-proof insights and make your organization’s security too tough to crack.
