Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Once hijacked a SIM, the attacker can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts. The criminals could hijack social media accounts and bypass 2FA services based on SMS used by online services, including financial ones. ” reads the press release published by DoJ.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Accountability Scams 104

Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

(CJH) is alerting more than 36,000 UPMC patients that some of their personal data may have been inappropriately accessed as the result of an information security breach at the company,” the notice reads. “This event did not occur at UPMC or affect the security of its electronic patient records or other computer systems.”

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Insurance 105

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of a new cyber espionage campaign carried out by the Russia-linked group APT28 (aka “ Forest Blizzard ”, “ Fancybear ” or “ Strontium ”). Thus, the compromise of any computer can pose a threat to the entire network.” ” reads the advisory published by CERT-UA.

Phishing 114

Phishing Malware Computers and Electronics Internet 114

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The agents arrested the man at his home in Prykarpattia, he is a representative of the Russian electronic system of instant payments Webmoney, which is subject to the sanctions of the National Security and Defense Council. ” reads the press release published by the Ukrainian SSU. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 81

DDOS Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Advertising 81

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

Estonian hacker Pavel Tsurkan has pleaded guilty in a United States court to the counts of computer fraud and of creating and operating a proxy botnet. The Estonian national Pavel Tsurkan has pleaded guilty in a United States court to two counts of computer fraud and abuse. ” reads the press release published by DoJ. . .

Computers and Electronics 122

Computers and Electronics IoT Cybercrime Internet 122

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The authorities conducted 16 searches in Madrid, Málaga, Huelva, Alicante and Murcia and seized firearms, a katana, a baseball bat, four high-end cars, 80,000 euros in cash, a database with information on four million people, and computer and electronic material valued in thousands of euros. ” said the Spanish Police.

Computers and Electronics 85

Computers and Electronics Scams Cybercrime Phishing 85

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Olsen, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security; and James Smith, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today that JOSHUA ADAM SCHULTE was sentenced to 40 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Jesse M.

Computers and Electronics 92

Computers and Electronics Engineering Hacking Data breaches 92

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2022

The RSOCKS was composed of millions of compromised computers and other electronic devices around the world, including industrial control systems, time clocks, routers, audio/video streaming devices, and smart garage door openers. “The U.S. ” reads the announcement published by DoJ.

Computers and Electronics 93

Computers and Electronics Internet Internet Manufacturing 93

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Government Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine CERT-UA is investigating multiple attacks against organizations in Ukraine that involved a new piece of ransomware called Somnia. Then the threat actors abused the victim’s Telegram account to steal VPN configuration data (authentication and certificates).

Ransomware 79

Ransomware Computers and Electronics VPN Malware 79

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

Bleeping Computer reported that the Polish police arrested two individuals running the DDoS-for-hire services and collected data from a server in Switzerland used by the perpetrators. user accounts, 76 thousand. DDoS-for-hire or ‘booter’ services allows registered users to launch order DDoS attacks without specific knowledge.

DDOS 84

DDOS Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Cryptocurrency 84

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2022

Once obtained the bank data, the cybercriminals carried out unauthorized access to the victim’s online banking and withdrew money from their accounts. The police searched the home of the suspects and seized computer equipment, mobile phones, bank cards, and money obtained through the illicit activities. ” The Cyber ??

Phishing 87

Phishing Computers and Electronics Banking Mobile 87

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In September 2022, Albania blamed Iran for another cyberattack that hit computer systems used by the state police. We join in Prime Minister Rama’s call for Iran to be held accountable for this unprecedented cyber incident. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said.

Cyber Attacks 120

Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics Government Hacking 120

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

France Travail data breach impacted 43 Million people Scranton School District in Pennsylvania suffered a ransomware attack Lazarus APT group returned to Tornado Cash to launder stolen funds Moldovan citizen sentenced in connection with the E-Root cybercrime marketplace case UK Defence Secretary jet hit by an electronic warfare attack in Poland Cisco (..)

Data breaches 102

Data breaches Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Ransomware 102

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Albania’s National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security (AKCESK) revealed that cyber attacks hit the Assembly of the Republic of Albania and telecom company One Albania. “Today, we identified and handled with full capacity and actively a cyber security incident.

Cyber Attacks 122

Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics Government Hacking 122

Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

I fly a lot—a quarter of a million miles per year—and being put on a TSA list, or being detained at the US border and having my electronics confiscated, would be a major problem. So would the FBI breaking into my home and seizing my personal electronics. I tried to talk to Greenwald about his own operational security.

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Surveillance Computers and Electronics Encryption Government 303

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This is done through deep learning methodologies such as the Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) i.e., a group of neural network models for machine learning, deputed to teach computers how to process information by emulating the human brain.

Social Engineering 89

Social Engineering Engineering Artificial Intelligence Computers and Electronics 89

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. How did the contagion stop?

Malware 96

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 96

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

Nominate here: [link] Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter newsletter) The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 414 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition appeared first on Security Affairs. billion rubles.

Computers and Electronics 79

Computers and Electronics Backups Cybercrime Marketing 79

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

FSB National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) revealed that foreign hackers have breached networks of Russian federal agencies. Attackers gained access to mail servers, electronic document management servers, file servers, and workstations of various levels to steal data of interest.

Computers and Electronics 110

Computers and Electronics Malware Antivirus Government 110

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2021

One of the members of the group, Tillie Kottmann (aka “deletescape” and “tillie crimew,”), revealed that they have gained access to these surveillance cameras using a super admin account for the surveillance company Verkada. Last Friday, Swiss authorities raided Kottmann’s home and seized electronic devices. ” continues the DoJ.

Identity Theft 71

Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Surveillance Hacking 71

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2020

The agents seized electronic equipment, external hard drives and hardware cryptocurrency wallets, all worth around €100 000. They used stolen credentials to gain access to other online accounts that shared the same username and passwords. The authorities shut down two platforms containing databases with over 170 million entries.

Computers and Electronics 72

Computers and Electronics Hacking Cryptocurrency Accountability 72

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Microsoft sued Thallium North Korea-linked APT for hacking into its customers’ accounts and networks via spear-phishing attacks. Microsoft sued a North Korea-linked cyber espionage group tracked as Thallium for hacking into its customers’ accounts and networks via spear-phishing attacks. 27 in the U.S.

Computers and Electronics 63

Computers and Electronics Phishing Accountability Malware 63

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The news is quite curious, the US military will no longer use 8-inch floppy disks in an antiquated computer (SACCS) to manage nuclear weapons arsenal. The use of 8-inch floppy disks was also confirmed by a report published by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO). “Any electronic repair is going to take a lot of work.

Computers and Electronics 56

Computers and Electronics Advertising Government Hacking 56

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

There, the employee is tricked into entering personal account details or other confidential information or into downloading an attachment that harbors a virus. If they can access an office, one old method involves scattering flash drives around, hoping a curious employee will plug one into their computer.

Phishing 85

Phishing Cybersecurity Security Awareness Computers and Electronics 85

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The agents performed 16 house searches and seized many electronic devices, 224 credit cards, SIM cards and point-of-sale terminals, a marihuana plantation and equipment for its cultivation and distribution. The authorities have also frozen 118 bank accounts used by the organization.

Computers and Electronics 77

Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Banking Phishing 77

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2020

GravityRAT is a malware strain known for checking the CPU temperature of Windows computers to avoid being executed in sandboxes and virtual machines. The applications analyzed by Kaspersky were developed in.NET, Python and Electron framework, they achieve persistence by adding a scheduled task. ” concludes Kaspersky.

Malware 110

Malware Computers and Electronics Spyware Advertising 110

Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2020

Namely, money received from hacker attacks on international companies, distribution of malicious software, theft of funds from the bank accounts of foreign companies and individuals.” ” The cybercrime gang collaborated with operators behind malware operations, especially gangs who spread ransomware.

Cryptocurrency 103

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Digital transformation 103

Notice Bored

APRIL 20, 2022

I am currently drafting a guideline on information security, privacy, governance, compliance and other controls to mitigate unacceptable information risks in professional services. Small, immature organisations may not have that luxury, and hence may have little option but to accept whatever the counterparty suggests/requires.

Risk 72

Risk Energy and Utilities Computers and Electronics Telecommunications 72

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2019

The crooks infected more than 4,000 victim computers globally with GozNym banking Trojan between 2015 and 2016, most of the victims were in the United States and Europe. According to the authorities, the gang stole nearly $100 million from the banking accounts of over 41,000 victims across the globe for years. Brady announced today.”

Computers and Electronics 58

Computers and Electronics Banking Cybercrime Malware 58

Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

Last week the US agency has received several reports from taxpayers that received spam messages with “Automatic Income Tax Reminder” or “Electronic Tax Return Reminder” subjects. gov -like website with details pretending to be about the taxpayer’s refund, electronic return or tax account. .”

Malware 77

Malware Computers and Electronics Scams Passwords 77

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

Cookies are a precious source of intelligence about victims’ habits and could be abused to access the person’s online accounts of the victims. . million computers. These included logins for social media, online games, online marketplaces, job-search sites, consumer electronics, financial services, email services, and more.

Malware 111

Malware Computers and Electronics Software Financial Services 111

Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2019

“Austin Thompson of Utah was sentenced in federal court today to 27 months in prison for carrying out a series of so-called denial-of-service computer hacking attacks against multiple victims between 2013 and 2014. Austin Thompson (23) from Utah hit the principal gamins networks in 2013 and 2014, including Sony Online Entertainment.

DDOS 94

DDOS Computers and Electronics Advertising Internet 94

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2020

The former is suspected of unauthorized access to the computer systems, unlawful interception of electronic communications, and unlawful processing of personal data, the latter for have attempted to hijack the investigation and cover the crime. ” reads the press agency AGI reports.

Computers and Electronics 97

Computers and Electronics Malware Media Accountability 97

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

By integrating business ideologies with security initiatives, these inspiring CISOs ensure seamless operation. They also explore many fronts starting from cybersecurity to data privacy and information security with the goal to protect and maintain the security of the organization and help them stay ahead of common dangers.

CISO 40

CISO Computers and Electronics Information Security Technology 40

Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2019

“A former Seattle technology company software engineer was arrested today on a criminal complaint charging computer fraud and abuse for an intrusion on the stored data of Capital One Financial Corporation, announced U.S. Thompson was charged with computer fraud and abuse in U.S. Attorney Brian T. “PAIGE A. .”

Data breaches 76

Data breaches Computers and Electronics Small Business Banking 76

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Any data that can be identifiable on its own or combined with other information, both direct and indirect through electronic or non-electronic systems. Software updates often come with releases that patch bugs and security vulnerabilities upon discovery. Use a strong and complex password for your accounts.

Data privacy 103

Data privacy Computers and Electronics Government VPN 103

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

But, realistically, using an AI-assistant on a daily basis will soon become part of basic computer literacy. It's like how in the 1980s, VisiCalc (the first electronic spreadsheet released on the Apple II) greatly increased the productivity of bookkeepers, accountants, managers, and other professionals. Information Security 2.

Computers and Electronics 77

Computers and Electronics Cybersecurity Risk Engineering 77