Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Taiwanese electronics manufacture Compal suffered a ransomware attack over the weekend, media blames the DoppelPaymer ransomware gang. It is the second-largest contract laptop manufacturer in the world behind Quanta Computer. “According to the Internet PTT, 30% of the computers have been hit. . Source ZDNet.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Computers and Electronics Ransomware Media 130

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Computer faults that disrupted voting in a North Carolina county in 2016 were not caused by cyber attacks, a federal investigation states. The investigation involved 21 laptops used for the voters’ identification and experts performed a forensic exam of the seized computers. The systems in a few states were hacked.

Computers and Electronics 60

Computers and Electronics Hacking Cyber Attacks Advertising 60

Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

A wave of cyber attacks hit schools of Louisiana ahead of year’s beginning that is planned for the next week. The AP press states that a fourth Louisiana school district is assessing damages caused by a cyberattack that its computer network. ” states the Advocate. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cyber Attacks 67

Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics Advertising Media 67

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

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted store operations in the Netherlands and Germany. Media Markt is a German multinational chain of stores selling consumer electronics with over 1000 stores in Europe. It is not possible to collect or return the products due to the cyber attack.

Computers and Electronics 111

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Retail Spyware 111

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2022

Estonia announced to have blocked a wave of cyber attacks conducted by Russian hackers against local institutions. Undersecretary for Digital Transformation Luukas Ilves announced that Estonia was hit by the most extensive wave of DDoS attacks it has faced since 2007. The attackers also hit a logistics firm. .”

DDOS 113

DDOS Computers and Electronics Digital transformation Government 113

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2021

The Ministry of Labor and Social Economy has been affected by a computer attack. The website of the ministry’s website was still up despite the attack, but the communications office and the multimedia room were not available. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Spain’s Ministry of Labor). ” reported SpainNews.

Computers and Electronics 132

Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks Hacking Government 132

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Germany announced it is going to make its cyber capabilities available for the NATO alliance to help fight hacking and electronic warfare. Germany is going to share its cyber warfare capabilities with the NATO alliance to protect members of the alliance against hacking and electronic warfare.

Computers and Electronics 87

Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks Advertising Hacking 87

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Statistics show a steady increase in cyber attacks targeting citizens and businesses, causing financial, security and privacy damage. First, it would ensure an immediate point of contact for those who find themselves victims of a cyber attack. Education improves awareness” is his slogan.

Cybersecurity 96

Cybersecurity Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Education 96

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Russian threat actors employed a new ransomware family called Somnia in attacks against multiple organizations in Ukraine. 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.

Ransomware 79

Ransomware Computers and Electronics VPN Malware 79

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2020

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). Pierluigi Paganini. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 293 appeared first on Security Affairs.

Computers and Electronics 87

Computers and Electronics VPN Hacking Ransomware 87

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. What should we learn from this?

Malware 96

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 96

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The Ukraine ‘s government blames a Russia-linked APT group for an attack on a government document management system, the System of Electronic Interaction of Executive Bodies (SEI EB). “The malicious documents contained a macro that secretly downloaded a program to remotely control a computer when opening the files.

Government 77

Government Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks Malware 77

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

French IT outsourcer Sopra Steria has been hit by a ransomware attack, while the company did not reveal the family of malware that infected its systems, local media speculate the involvement of the Ryuk ransomware. “A A cyber attack was detected on the Sopra Steria computer network on the evening of October 20.

Ransomware 104

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Healthcare Advertising 104

SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2024

billing and electronic payment system operated by Change Healthcare, a big division of UnitedHealth Group, is only the latest, but maybe greatest, example. RELATED: Hospitals Seek Federal Help as Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Disrupts Payments ] The attack has left hundreds, if not thousands, of providers all over the U.S.

Healthcare 94

Healthcare Computers and Electronics Insurance Hacking 94

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. Education improves awareness” is his slogan.

Social Engineering 89

Social Engineering Engineering Artificial Intelligence Computers and Electronics 89

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

a and seized electronic equipment (laptops, mobile phones) and storage media. The prosecutors ordered the detention for a period of 24 hours of the 2 defendants, for illegal access to a computer system with the intent of disrupting the operation of compromised networks and conducting money laundering. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 92

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks Mobile 92

Security Affairs

JANUARY 20, 2020

” “Mitsubishi Electric, a major general electronics maker , has been hit by a large-scale cyber attack , and it has been found that information about public and private business partners such as highly confidential defense-related and important social infrastructure such as electric power and railroad may leak out.”

Data breaches 118

Data breaches Media Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks 118

Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2019

Cyber security expert Marco Ramilli explains the difficulties for scraping the ‘TOR networks’ and how to enumerate hidden-services with s crapers. For this post “interesting links” means specific links that are rare or not very widespread and mostly focused on cyber-attacks and/or cyber-espionage.

Computers and Electronics 74

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Advertising Technology 74

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2019

Attackers hacked support agent to access Microsoft Outlook email accounts. Romanian duo convicted of fraud Scheme infecting 400,000 computers. Ecuador suffered 40 Million Cyber attacks after the Julian Assange arrest. RCE flaw in Electronic Arts Origin client exposes gamers to hack. Kindle Edition.

Computers and Electronics 61

Computers and Electronics Spyware Data breaches DNS 61

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 20, 2023

3 Ways to Protect Smart Devices from Criminal Exploits madhav Thu, 07/20/2023 - 07:28 When people think of home or business security, they are usually worried about protecting against a physical breaking in via a window or door and a burglar stealing valuables such as jewelry, cash, electronics, and equipment.

Manufacturing 48

Manufacturing Computers and Electronics IoT Authentication 48

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Cyber attack took offline flight display screens at the Bristol Airport. Researcher devised a new CSS & HTML attack that causes iPhone reboot or freezes Macs. EOSBet Gambling application hacked, crooks stole $200,000 worth of EOS. Magecart cybercrime group stole customers credit cards from Newegg electronics retailer.

Computers and Electronics 54

Computers and Electronics Cryptocurrency Spyware Data breaches 54

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Alice knows exactly what cybersecurity defence systems has implemented and she knows eventually her network will be hit by the next cybersecurity attack. However she doesn’t know when the cyber attack will happen, what infrastructures the attacker will hit and what technique the attacker will use (phishing, exploiting, scam, etc).

Computers and Electronics 73

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Education Cybersecurity 73

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

A mysterious group of hackers carried out a series of cyber attacks against Croatian government agencies, infecting employees with a new piece of malware tracked as SilentTrinity. The SilentTrinity malware can take control over an infected computer, it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Government 80

Government Malware Computers and Electronics Advertising 80

Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2019

Europol and law enforcement agencies worldwide are investigating DDoS-for-hire services and hunting users that paid them to carry out cyber attacks. “Skills in coding, gaming, computer programming, cyber security or anything IT-related are in high demand and there are many careers and opportunities available to use these wisely.”

DDOS 86

DDOS Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Banking 86

The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

The Shamoon “wiper” virus , for instance, devastated Saudi oil company Aramaco, destroying the hard drives of more than 30,000 Aramaco computers and forcing a weeklong shutdown of the company’s internal network. Shamoon motivated the Saudis to seriously ramp up the work of its National Cyber Security Center. million from U.S.

Computers and Electronics 113

Computers and Electronics Data privacy Encryption Media 113

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The emails were disguised to look as if they come from the Central Bank of Russia and FinCERT, the Financial Sector Computer Emergency Response Team. Group-IB experts have discovered that the attack on 15 November could have been carried out by the hacker group Silence , and the one on 23 October by MoneyTaker.

Banking 97

Banking Computers and Electronics Phishing Cybercrime 97

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The malware expert Marco Ramilli collected a small set of VBA Macros widely re-used to “weaponize” Maldoc (Malware Document) in cyber attacks. Here comes the idea to collect a small set of VBA Macros widely re-used to “weaponize” Maldoc (Malware Document) in contemporary cyber attacks.

Malware 70

Malware Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Cyber Attacks 70

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Group-IB security experts are warning about the increasing scammers’ activity during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales. Group-IB, an international company that specializes in preventing cyber attacks, warns about the increasing scammers’ activity during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales.

Scams 57

Scams Computers and Electronics Phishing Advertising 57

SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

While the impact of these destructive cyber-attacks paled in comparison to the effects of the kinetic attacks taking place at the same time, it should be noted that this capability could in theory be directed against any country outside of the context of an armed conflict and under the pretense of traditional cybercrime activity.

DDOS 131

DDOS Ransomware Government Energy and Utilities 131

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

5 Cyber Security Best Practices to Protect Your Business Data. Cyber attacks become more sophisticated every year. That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. They should create cyber security policies and regularly update security programs. .

Computers and Electronics 120

Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks Data breaches Passwords 120

Cytelligence

JANUARY 21, 2020

From the apps and websites we use every day to the numerous connected devices we continue to add to our homes, there are more ways than ever cybercriminals can hack your data. Why is Cyber Security a Smart Home Issue? Imagine what would happen if someone hacks a single device and obtains all your Wi-Fi credentials.

IoT 49

IoT Computers and Electronics Hacking Authentication 49

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

Today, many reports are describing how infamous attackers are abusing such an emergency time to lure people by sending thematic email campaigns or by using thematic IM within Malware or Phishing links. Following few of them that I believe would be a nice reading: New Cyber Attack Campaign Leverages the COVID-19 Infodemic.

Computers and Electronics 95

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Malware Cyber Attacks 95

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here are some examples of the types of cybersecurity incidents and data breaches that fall within each group: System Intrusion: hacking, ransomware, malware, exploiting workstation software (e.g. Plex for LastPass breach ) stolen credentials, RAM scrapers. Usually relatively many steps are required to execute these.

Cybersecurity 106

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 106

Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2020

Just like Charming Kitten ( which is not included into this report since it is a quite ongoing mistery even if a great report from Clear Sky is available ), Cleaver is a threat group that is responsible of one of the first most advanced and silent cyber attack attributed to Iran known until now ( OpCleaver , by Cylance).

Computers and Electronics 75

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Malware Government 75

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Here are some examples of the types of cybersecurity incidents and data breaches that fall within each group: System Intrusion: hacking, ransomware, malware, exploiting workstation software (e.g. Plex for LastPass breach ) stolen credentials, RAM scrapers. Usually relatively many steps are required to execute these.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 52

Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2021

the company behind the interactive “pew-pew” cyber attack map shown in the image below? ” Frigg promises to include “elements that stems [sic] from major data hacks of known systems like Ashley Madison, LinkedIn, Dropbox, Fling.com, AdultFriendFinder and hundreds more. Remember Norse Corp. ,

Surveillance 257

Surveillance Computers and Electronics Internet Internet 257