Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Ransomware Revenue Down As More Victims Refuse to Pay Energy giant Schneider Electric hit by Cactus ransomware attack Hundreds Of Network Operators’ Credentials Found Circulating In Dark Web Fla.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2024

Statistics for H2 2023 AT&T says personal data from 73 million current and former account holders leaked onto dark web US critical infrastructure cyberattack reporting rules inch closer to reality Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

From March 18, 2024, to April 16, 2024, Duo Security and Cisco Talos observed large-scale brute-force attacks against a variety of targets, including VPN services, web application authentication interfaces and SSH services.

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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2020

A jury found Russian hacker Yevgeniy Nikulin guilty for the hack of LinkedIn, Dropbox, and Formspring back in 2012 and for the sale of the stolen data on cybercrime black marketplaces. The Russian man stole roughly 117 million user records, including usernames, passwords, and emails. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime).

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Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

911 says its network is made up entirely of users who voluntarily install its “free VPN” software. In this scenario, users indeed get to use a free VPN service, but they are often unaware that doing so will turn their computer into a proxy that lets others use their Internet address to transact online. “The 911[.]re

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

At least a dozen patriotic Russian hacking groups have been launching DDoS attacks since the start of the war at a variety of targets seen as opposed to Moscow. is a company that tracks VPNs and proxy services worldwide. “And at least two of them explained that Stark offered them free VPN services that they were reselling.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

NAS (Network-Attached Storage) servers that are often used for backups on the network have been hacked and wiped, as have automatic tape backup devices, and in almost every case we know of, all backups have been lost. Cisco investigated the hacking campaign with the help of Rapid7. concludes the alert.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cybercrime isn’t just a futuristic Hollywood plotline, it’s a real threat that targets everyone—from wide-eyed kids to seasoned adults and wise grandparents. They’ll try to sweet-talk you into clicking on suspicious links or divulging sensitive information like passwords or credit card details. And guess what?

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In January, KrebsOnSecurity examined clues left behind by “ Wazawaka ,” the hacker handle chosen by a major ransomware criminal in the Russian-speaking cybercrime scene. 26, 2020, a new user named Biba99 registered on the English language cybercrime forum RaidForums. This post is an attempt to remedy that.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2023

military procurement system Spoofing an Apple device and tricking users into sharing sensitive data Israel and US to Invest $3.85 Million in projects for critical infrastructure protection through the BIRD Cyber Program N. military procurement system Spoofing an Apple device and tricking users into sharing sensitive data Israel and US to Invest $3.85

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

“Why do hackers want to hack our webcams?” Hackers may also access webcams to perform other types of cybercrime, such as identity theft, fraud, or extortion. Use strong passwords : Choosing a robust password that cannot be easily guessed is one of the most important actions that can be taken.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2019

“In one year, people who worked with us have earned over US $2 billion,” read the farewell post by the eponymous GandCrab identity on the cybercrime forum Exploit[.]in in threads asking for urgent help obtaining access to hacked businesses in South Korea. Vpn-service[.]us Vpn-service[.]us

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 22, 2022

KrebsOnSecurity recently reviewed a copy of the private chat messages between members of the LAPSUS$ cybercrime group in the week leading up to the arrest of its most active members last month. White is viewing the page via a T-Mobile employee’s virtual machine. “So, if they see [that] they think I’m hacking.”

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2023

Having a cybersecurity plan ensures that you remain protected against data breaches, phishing scams , and other cybercrimes. One thing you should know here is that simple passwords are easier to crack; therefore, setting up a complex password is necessary. A VPN removes your IP address and switches your location.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

NAS (Network-Attached Storage) servers that are often used for backups on the network have been hacked and wiped, as have automatic tape backup devices, and in almost every case we know of, all backups have been lost. Cisco investigated the hacking campaign with the help of Rapid7. concludes the alert.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2021

More commonly, that access is purchased from a cybercriminal broker who specializes in acquiring remote access credentials — such as usernames and passwords needed to remotely connect to the target’s network. Verified was hacked at least twice in the past five years, and its user database posted online. com and wwwpexpay[.]com.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Iranian nation-state actors are attempting to buy info available for sale in the cybercrime underground to launch attacks against US organizations. “ This actor has also demonstrated interest in obtaining unauthorized access to SCADA systems using common default passwords.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, Iran).

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

But one increasingly brazen group of crooks is taking your standard phishing attack to the next level, marketing a voice phishing service that uses a combination of one-on-one phone calls and custom phishing sites to steal VPN credentials from employees. SCHOOL OF HACKS. The employee phishing page bofaticket[.]com. Image: urlscan.io.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. Do use strong passwords. Today, we’re going to share stories about the consequences of unsafe Internet practices.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 23, 2022

Microsoft and identity management platform Okta both this week disclosed breaches involving LAPSUS$ , a relatively new cybercrime group that specializes in stealing data from big companies and threatening to publish it unless a ransom demand is paid. “The world is full of targets that are not used to being targeted this way.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2022

Microsoft confirmed that Lapsus$ extortion group has hacked one of its employees to access and steal the source code of some projects. Microsoft confirmed that Lapsus$ extortion group has hacked one of its employees to access and steal the source code of some projects. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Microsoft). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Microsoft has taken control of 42 web domains that a hacking group was using to try to breach its targets. Sadly, any setback to the Chinese hacking group or others will likely be temporary as the hackers will find and build new infrastructure to use in forthcoming attacks. An overview of Chinese hacking groups and their aliases.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Microsoft has taken control of 42 web domains that a hacking group was using to try to breach its targets. Sadly, any setback to the Chinese hacking group or others will likely be temporary as the hackers will find and build new infrastructure to use in forthcoming attacks. An overview of Chinese hacking groups and their aliases.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

All businesses online and brick-and-mortar must have a cyber security plan in place because it is crucial for keeping your user data including passwords, and credit card numbers, secure and protected. . Some key points in a cyber security plan that you must consider are as follows: Strong passwords . Two-factor authentication .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

US government agencies warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting the U.S. CISA, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting U.S. The threat actors obtained the VPN credentials through phishing attacks.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 11, 2022

More commonly, the infected PC or stolen VPN credentials the gang used to break in were purchased from a cybercriminal middleman known as an initial access broker. This post examines some of the clues left behind by “ Wazawaka ,” the hacker handle chosen by a major access broker in the Russian-speaking cybercrime scene.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Russian national Yevgeniy Aleksandrovich Nikulin was sentenced to 88 months in prison for hacking LinkedIn, Dropbox, and Formspring in 2012. The Russian national Yevgeniy Aleksandrovich Nikulin was sentenced to 88 months in prison in the United States for hacking LinkedIn, Dropbox, and Formspring in 2012. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

Greek intelligence service used surveillance malware to spy on a journalist, Reuters reports Slack resets passwords for about 0.5% of its users due to the exposure of salted password hashes Twitter confirms zero-day used to access data of 5.4 SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Here’s the story of a cybercrime group that compromises up to 100,000 email inboxes per day, and apparently does little else with this access except siphon gift card and customer loyalty program data that can be resold online. ” On top of that, it’s also difficult to know how much activity you’re not seeing. .

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

Can two VPN “wrongs” make a right? Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Amazon SIdewalk starts sharing your WiFi data tomorrow, thanks White hat, black hat, grey hat hackers: what’s the difference ? Stay safe, everyone! The post A week in security (June 7 – June 13) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2023

Lumen Black Lotus Labs uncovered a long-running hacking campaign targeting SOHO routers with a strain of malware dubbed AVrecon. Threat actors behind the campaign aimed at building a botnet to use for a range of criminal activities from password spraying to digital advertising fraud. ” reads the analysis published by Lumen.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

The ransomware attack reported in late 2023, targeted organizations’ networks using poorly secured VPN gateway on Cisco ASA or FTD devices. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking , Akira ransomware attack)

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

“Why do hackers want to hack our webcams?” Hackers may also access webcams to perform other types of cybercrime, such as identity theft, fraud, or extortion. Use strong passwords : Choosing a robust password that cannot be easily guessed is one of the most important actions that can be taken.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2023

The attackers were able to send funds from hot wallets and download user names and password hashes. “Please keep your CAS behind a firewall and VPN. Terminals should also connect to CAS via VPN. With VPN/Firewall attackers from open internet cannot access your server and exploit it. ” continues the notice.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 8, 2021

Department of Justice (DOJ) made a surprise announcement this week: it was able to recover more than $2 million worth of ransom money Colonial Pipeline paid to a cybercrime gang. For example, an employee using the same password for multiple accounts. An outdated VPN account that had its password leaked on the dark web.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 25, 2023

A recent report from Mandiant sheds light on the hacking unit operated by North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), which primarily targets cryptocurrency companies in an effort to fund the country's sanctioned nuclear weapons program. North Korean threat actors have been linked to a breach of enterprise software company JumpCloud.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2022

The popular whistleblower Edward Snowden recommends customers of ExpressVPN VPN service to stop using it. email and password pairs leaked online. The Largest compilation of emails and passwords (COMB), more than 3.2 billion login credentials, has been leaked on a popular hacking forum. COMB breach: 3.2B ransomware attack.

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