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A massive phishing campaign using QR codes targets the energy sector

Security Affairs

A phishing campaign employing QR codes targeted a leading energy company in the US, cybersecurity firm Cofense reported. “Beginning in May 2023, Cofense has observed a large phishing campaign utilizing QR codes targeting the Microsoft credentials of users from a wide array of industries.” ” continues the report.

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Actions Target Russian Govt. Botnet, Hydra Dark Market

Krebs on Security

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has disrupted a giant botnet built and operated by a Russian government intelligence unit known for launching destructive cyberattacks against energy infrastructure in the United States and Ukraine. energy facilities. Separately, law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Dragonfly 2.0,

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Is the Grid Secure Enough for the Electric Vehicle Influx?

IT Security Guru

Two goods have emerged as the most popular: cryptocurrencies and electric vehicles. According to a forecast by the International Energy Agency (IEA), electric car sales are expected to reach an all-time high in 2022. million EVs in the United States utilizes less than 0.5 percent of the total energy produced in 2021.

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FBI obtained 7,000 LockBit decryption keys, victims should contact the feds to get support

Security Affairs

In wider action coordinated by Europol, two LockBit actors have been arrested this morning in Poland and Ukraine, over 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to the group have been frozen.” “The technical infiltration and disruption is only the beginning of a series of actions against LockBit and their affiliates. on January 5, 2020.

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US GOV OFFERS A REWARD OF UP TO $15M FOR INFO ON LOCKBIT GANG MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES

Security Affairs

In wider action coordinated by Europol, two LockBit actors have been arrested this morning in Poland and Ukraine, over 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to the group have been frozen.” “The technical infiltration and disruption is only the beginning of a series of actions against LockBit and their affiliates.

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More details about Operation Cronos that disrupted Lockbit operation

Security Affairs

In wider action coordinated by Europol, two LockBit actors have been arrested this morning in Poland and Ukraine, over 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to the group have been frozen.” . “The technical infiltration and disruption is only the beginning of a series of actions against LockBit and their affiliates.

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The Scammers’ Playbook: How Cybercriminals Get Ahold of Your Data

eSecurity Planet

To this end, some impressive technology has been created to combat the technological side of the issue, to keep hackers and similar bad actors from accessing data and account privileges they shouldn’t. One particularly potent emergent technology for scammers is blockchain and the related cryptocurrency and NFTs.