Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

The Australian man faces twelve counts of computer offenses. The Australian man developed and sold Firebird to customers on a dedicated hacking forum. The RAT allowed customers to access and control their victims’ computers remotely, its author advertised its stealing capabilities. ” reported the DoJ.

Computers and Electronics 106

Computers and Electronics Advertising Cryptocurrency Malware 106

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2021

REvil ransomware gang is attempting to extort Apple ahead of the Apple Spring Loaded event threatening to sell stolen blueprints belonging to the IT giant that were stolen from Quanta Computer. Quanta Computer is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of notebook computers and other electronic hardware. Source Bleeping Computer.

Computers and Electronics 109

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Hacking Wireless 109

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2024

The Scranton School District is working with third-party forensic specialists to investigate the security breach and restore impacted systems. The attack is causing a temporary disruption to some of our computer systems and services. ” reported The Time Tribune. ” reported The Time Tribune.

Ransomware 104

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Data breaches Hacking 104

Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2021

Taiwanese multinational hardware and electronics corporation Acer was victim of a REvil ransomware attack, the gang demanded a $50,000,000 ransom. Taiwanese computer giant Acer was victim of the REvil ransomware attack, the gang is demanding the payment of a $50,000,000 ransom, the largest one to date. billion in revenue.

Ransomware 141

Ransomware Hacking Computers and Electronics Malware 141

Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2021

The existence of a secret SAS mobile hacker squad, named MAB5 and under the control of the Computer Network Operations (CNO) Exploitation, was revealed by a job ad published by the UK’s Ministry of Defence on an external website, reported Alan Turnbull of Secret Bases. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime). Pierluigi Paganini.

Computers and Electronics 101

Computers and Electronics Hacking Engineering Mobile 101

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2023

361 (Unauthorized interference in the work of information (automated), electronic communication, information and communication systems, electronic communication networks), Art. The police seized computer equipment, mobile phones, more than 250 GSM gateways and about 150,000 SIM cards of various mobile operators. ​

Computers and Electronics 67

Computers and Electronics Mobile Accountability Media 67

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

They gang was received money through electronic payment systems YuMoney, Qiwi, and WebMoney, which are prohibited in Ukraine. “It was also established that hacked accounts were allegedly used on behalf of ordinary people to spread disinformation about the socio-political situation in Ukraine and the EU.” Pierluigi Paganini.

Accountability 83

Accountability Computers and Electronics Hacking Mobile 83

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

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. . Pierluigi Paganini.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Computers and Electronics Ransomware Media 130

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

JULY 26, 2023

Swedish software firm Ortivus suffered a cyberattack that has resulted in at least two British ambulance services losing access to electronic patient records. Two British ambulance services were not able to access electronic patient records after a cyber attack that hit their software provider Ortivus. ” reads the advisory.

Cyber Attacks 83

Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics Software Healthcare 83

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

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime). ” reads the press release published by the Ukrainian SSU.

DDOS 81

DDOS Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Advertising 81

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

Computers and Electronics 111

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Retail Spyware 111

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime).

Computers and Electronics 122

Computers and Electronics IoT Cybercrime Internet 122

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. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g.

Computers and Electronics 93

Computers and Electronics Internet Internet Manufacturing 93

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

The Record Media reported that the Iran-linked hacking group Homeland Justice claimed responsibility for the attack. The group also claimed to have hacked Air Albania. In September 2022, Albania blamed Iran for another cyberattack that hit computer systems used by the state police. NATO , and the U.K.

Cyber Attacks 120

Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics Government Hacking 120

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

” On March 3, 2022, the FBI executed a federal search warrant on Junk’s apartment and seized his electronic equipment. The seized computer had an active browser showing that Junk was attempting to illegally access accounts belonging to other people when the FBI arrived at his residence.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Accountability Scams 104

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The security breach took place on October 21, 2022, when the internal security team detected unusual activity on its computer network. Limited clinical information regarding the received care. Social Security numbers (in some cases). The attackers had no access to electronic medical records.

Computers and Electronics 87

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Data breaches Identity Theft 87

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Taiwanese electronics technology giant Acer discloses a security breach suffered by its after-sales service systems in India after an isolated attack. Bad news for the Taiwanese electronics technology giant Acer, it disclosed a second security breach this year. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cyber security).

Computers and Electronics 75

Computers and Electronics Retail Media Cybercrime 75

Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

Patrick Kiley, a senior security consultant at Rapid7 conducted an investigation into the security of avionics systems inside small airplanes. The results are disconcerting it is quite easy to hack a small plane. SecurityAffairs – avionics systems, hacking). Kiley, which is also, an amateur pilot, was able to crack the ?aircraft’s

Hacking 61

Hacking Computers and Electronics Engineering Advertising 61

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. NATO , and the U.K.

Cyber Attacks 122

Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics Government Hacking 122

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2022

The police searched the home of the suspects and seized computer equipment, mobile phones, bank cards, and money obtained through the illicit activities. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Cyber Police of Ukraine). “Criminal proceedings have been opened under Part 3 of Art. 190 (Fraud), Part 5 of Art. Pierluigi Paganini.

Phishing 87

Phishing Computers and Electronics Banking Mobile 87

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Following up on the electronic letter, the alleged widow begins a copious correspondence in which she says she was left completely alone after the death of her husband and children and without a home or money and hosted in a border refugee camp, where she feeds herself. during the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in 2022.

Scams 103

Scams Banking Computers and Electronics Accountability 103

Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2021

Razer is a popular manufacturer of computer accessories, including gaming mouses and keyboards. Razer is a very popular computer peripherals manufacturer that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, financial services, and gaming hardware, including gaming mouses and keyboards. SecurityAffairs – hacking, InkySquid).

Computers and Electronics 134

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing Financial Services Software 134

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2021

The Ministry of Labor and Social Economy has been affected by a computer attack. “The computer attack that the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy has suffered has NOT affected the operation of the State Public Employment Service,” SEPE said. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Spain’s Ministry of Labor).

Computers and Electronics 132

Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks Hacking Government 132

Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2022

North Korean nation-state actors used Maui ransomware to encrypt servers providing healthcare services, including electronic health records services, diagnostics services, imaging services, and intranet services. The authorities will also pay for information about past hacking campaigns. At the time, the U.S. In July, the U.S.

Ransomware 130

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Healthcare Malware 130

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The most recent of these pilot projects originated at the University of Texas at Austin (UT – Austin, [link] ) from a CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) initiative on the idea of creating a nationwide 311 computer system for small and medium-sized businesses. appeared first on Security Affairs.

Cybersecurity 96

Cybersecurity Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Education 96

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. 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

AUGUST 19, 2022

e-Estonia refers to a movement by the government of Estonia to facilitate citizen interactions with the state through the use of electronic solutions. The head of Estonia’s computer emergency response team, Tonu Tammer, told AFP the attacks hit the websites of local authorities, including the police and the government.

DDOS 113

DDOS Computers and Electronics Digital transformation Government 113

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.

Surveillance 303

Surveillance Computers and Electronics Encryption Government 303

Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2023

The police also seized three digital wallets containing about $1 million worth of cryptocurrencies, about €50,000 ($54,000) in cash, three cars, computers and backups, and documents. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cryptocurrency). ” continues the press release. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon.

Cryptocurrency 83

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Advertising Backups 83

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

FSB National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) revealed that foreign hackers have breached networks of Russian federal agencies. ” Once compromised the networks of the targeted agencies, hackers gathered sensitive information from internal systems. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Russian federal agencies).

Computers and Electronics 110

Computers and Electronics Malware Antivirus Government 110

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Somnia). ” reads the advisory published by CERT-UA. ” reads the advisory published by CERT-UA.

Ransomware 79

Ransomware Computers and Electronics VPN Malware 79

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

MARCH 21, 2021

A group of US hackers recently claimed to have gained access to footage from 150,000 security cameras at banks, jails, schools, healthcare clinics, and prominent organizations. Once Verkada became aware of the hack, it has disabled all internal administrator accounts to prevent any unauthorised access. ” continues the DoJ.

Identity Theft 71

Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Surveillance Hacking 71