Hundreds of e-commerce sites hacked in massive supply chain attack

A widespread cybersecurity attack has compromised hundreds of e-commerce websites, including on belonging to a major multinational company. This attack, known as a supply chain attack, involves hackers injecting malicious code into software used by these websites. This malicious code then steals sensitive information, like credit card details, from unsuspecting customers. The problem began in April and is ongoing, posing a significant threat to online shoppers.

What Happened?

Hackers infiltrated at least three software providers (Tigren, Magesolution (MGS), and Meetanshi) that creates tools for the Magento e-commerce platform. This allowed the attackers to embed malicious code into the software used by online stores. When people visit these infected online stores, the malicious code runs in their web browser and steals their information.

Cybersecurity Impact

This type of attack is particularly dangerous because website visitors may not realize their information is at risk. The website itself might look normal, but the malicious code is secretly operating in the background. This highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for both website owners and online shoppers.

How Caiber Browsing Can Help

Caiber Secure's "Caiber Browsing" leverages DefensX which protects customers visiting compromised websites in several different ways:

  • Real-Time Threat Detection: DefensX employs advanced threat detection that operates in real-time within the user's browser. It analyzes the behavior of websites and web code, identifying and blocking malicious scripts like the ones used in this attack.
  • Zero-Day Exploit Prevention: Because DefensX focuses on behavior, it can often detect and block even previously unknown ("zero-day") attacks. So, even if the malicious code is new and hasn't been seen before, DefensX can identify its harmful actions.
  • Data Protection: DefensX is designed to prevent the exfiltration of sensitive data. Even if the malicious code tries to steal credit card information or login credentials, DefensX's security mechanisms will block it from leaving the user's device.
  • User Transparency: DefensX can provide users with clear alerts and information about blocked threats. So, if a user visits an infected e-commerce site, DefensX will notify them and explain why the site is being flagged.

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