The Akira ransomware gang is attempting to exploit a Cisco VPN vulnerability which allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks and potentially access Cisco’s remote access VPN. Though there is no software update yet available, Cisco has issued advisory recommendations and workarounds for the flaw. This ransomware gang, a relatively new threat, is observed to be increasing its activity, ranking as the 5th most active in May.
China slaps 1-hour deadline on reporting serious cyber incidents
Paul Kunert reports: Beijing will soon expect Chinese network operators to ‘fess up to serious cyber incidents within an hour of spotting them – or
