Black Basta ransomware, a cyber threat targeting critical infrastructure, especially healthcare providers has affected over 500 organisations worldwide, according to a warning by the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The warning comes after a ransomware attack impacted healthcare provider Ascension. Black Basta, linked to exploiting critical vulnerabilities in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, is employing a social-engineering campaign targeting managed detection and response security tool users.

Chinese Hackers Update MysterySnail Malware to Infiltrate Sensitive Government Networks
The Chinese-speaking hacker group IronHusky has been deploying updated versions of the MysterySnail remote access trojan (RAT) malware against Russian and Mongolian government organizations. The