Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware) Firstmac Limited provides impacted customers with IDCare identity theft protection services, it also recommends being vigilant and checking their bank accounts for any suspicious activity.

Data breaches 70

Data breaches Cyber Attacks Identity Theft Banking 70

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

State Department was recently hit by a cyber attack, the Department of Defense Cyber Command might have suffered a serious breach. For security reasons, we are not in a position to discuss the nature or scope of any alleged cybersecurity incidents at this time”, a State Department spokesperson said in a statement.

Cyber Attacks 125

Cyber Attacks Information Security Hacking Cybersecurity 125

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

. “In internal emails seen by BleepingComputer, IKEA is warning employees of an ongoing reply-chain phishing cyber-attack targeting internal mailboxes. “There is an ongoing cyber-attack that is targeting Inter IKEA mailboxes. SecurityAffairs – hacking, IKEA). ” reports BleepingComputer.

Cyber Attacks 135

Cyber Attacks Phishing Malware Hacking 135

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2022

The state Infrastructure of Montenegro was hit by a massive and “unprecedented” cyber attack, authorities announced. An unprecedented cyber attack hit the Government digital infrastructure in Montenegro, the government has timely adopted measures to mitigate its impact. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Montenegro).

Cyber Attacks 82

Cyber Attacks Government Telecommunications Malware 82

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced it has been targeted by a cyber attack. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced it has been targeted by a cyber attack. Further information will be made available in due course.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, European Medicines Agency).

Cyber Attacks 116

Cyber Attacks Healthcare Media Hacking 116

Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2021

France-based dairy giant Lactalis announced that it was hit by a cyber attack, but claimed that it had found no evidence of a data breach. For the sake of transparency, we are making this information.” “Our IT teams are fully mobilized and supported by experts recognized in cyber security.

Cyber Attacks 116

Cyber Attacks Data breaches Hacking Mobile 116

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Ukraine’s CERT (CERT-UA) warned of a new phishing campaign by the APT28 group to deploy previously undocumented malware strains. 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 ”).

Phishing 117

Phishing Malware Computers and Electronics Internet 117

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

American worldwide logistics and freight forwarding company Expeditors International shuts down global operations after cyber attack. The company discovered the attack on February 20, 2022, it doesn’t provide details about the attack and announced to have launched an investigation into the incident.

Cyber Attacks 90

Cyber Attacks Ransomware Hacking Cybersecurity 90

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

The memo was obtained by the website SpaceRef, it warns of both phishing attacks and malware-based attacks. According to the advisory issued by NASA, the number of phishing attempts doubled in the past few days, at the same time the number of malware attacks on its systems has grown exponentially.

Cyber Attacks 145

Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics VPN Phishing 145

Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2020

The France Télévisions group announced yesterday that it was hit by a cyber attack, targeting one of its broadcasting sites. The France Télévisions group announced Friday that it was the victim of a cyber attack that targeted one of its broadcasting sites. According to the group, the attack did not impact its antennae.

Cyber Attacks 138

Cyber Attacks Backups Advertising Media 138

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2021

Researchers warn of a surge in cyber attacks against Microsoft Exchange servers exploiting the recently disclosed ProxyLogon vulnerabilities. This week, the independent security researcher Nguyen Jang published on GitHub a proof-of-concept tool to hack Microsoft Exchange servers. and also as DearCry. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cyber Attacks 123

Cyber Attacks Cybercrime Authentication Hacking 123

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Rhysida Ransomware group added three more US hospitals to the list of victims on its Tor leak site after the PROSPECT MEDICAL attack. Recently the Rhysida ransomware group made the headlines because it announced the hack of Prospect Medical Holdings and the theft of sensitive information from the organization.

Hacking 126

Hacking Ransomware Healthcare Cyber Attacks 126

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari confirmed the availability of internal documents online, but said it has no evidence of cyber attack. Documents belonging to the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari are circulating online, the company confirmed their authenticity stating it is not aware of cyber attacks.

Hacking 112

Hacking Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Ransomware 112

Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2022

June 20th one of the units of Cyber Spetnaz called “Zarya” has announced the attack against www.mna.gov.lv SecurityAffairs – hacking, Lithuania). The post Exclusive: Lithuania under cyber-attack after the ban on Russian railway goods appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cyber Attacks 141

Cyber Attacks DDOS Media Government 141

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Five months later, Gunnebo disclosed it had suffered a cyber attack targeting its IT systems that forced the shutdown of internal servers. Larsson quotes Gunnebo CEO Stefan Syrén saying the company never considered paying the ransom the attackers demanded in exchange for not publishing its internal documents. ”

Hacking 344

Hacking Ransomware Banking Accountability 344

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) issued a warning of temporary suspension of its email systems, likely caused by a cyber attack. The Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) temporarily suspended its email systems, the interruption is likely caused by a cyber attack. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cyber Attacks 142

Cyber Attacks Advertising Media Hacking 142

Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2021

A cyber attack hit the New Zealand central bank, sensitive information has been potentially accessed by the intruders. The New Zealand central bank announced today that a cyber attack hit its infrastructure. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here.

Cyber Attacks 94

Cyber Attacks Banking DDOS Government 94

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed concerns for cyber cyber attacks that have targeted Czech hospitals involved in the fight against the Coronavirus. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed concerns for cyber cyber attacks that recently hit Czech hospitals involved in the fight against the Coronavirus.

Cyber Attacks 92

Cyber Attacks Government Healthcare Advertising 92

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Researchers from Cybaze Yoroi ZLab have spotted a new campaign exploiting the interest in coronavirus (COVID-19) evolution to spread malware. Nowadays, it is common to say that the physical world and the cyber world are strictly connected. The statistics are worrying, and, of course, they represent an opportunity for cyber-crooks.

Cyber Attacks 113

Cyber Attacks Malware Social Engineering Advertising 113

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2023

The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware group claims to have hacked the Japanese maker of watches Seiko and added the company to its data leak site. On August 10, 2023, the Japanese maker of watches Seiko disclosed a data breach following a cyber attack.

Hacking 86

Hacking Ransomware Data breaches Cyber Attacks 86

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The Hunters International ransomware gang claims to have hacked the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch). Another healthcare organization suffered a ransomware attack, the Hunters International ransomware gang claims to have hacked the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch).

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Hacking Insurance Healthcare 110

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2024

Korea attempts to use generative AI for hacking attacks: spy agency Cybersecurity Is artificial intelligence the solution to cyber security threats? Pro-Ukraine hackers wiped 2 petabytes of data from Russian research center Participants earned more than $1.3M

Artificial Intelligence 95

Artificial Intelligence Hacking Malware Cyber Attacks 95

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Cybersecurity experts discovered a new data wiper malware that was used in attacks against hundreds of machines in Ukraine. Researchers from cybersecurity firms ESET and Broadcom’s Symantec discovered a new data wiper malware that was employed in a recent wave of attacks that hit hundreds of machines in Ukraine.

Malware 115

Malware DDOS Banking Government 115

Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2019

A new wave of cyber attacks carried out by a China-linked APT group hit German blue-chip companies BASF, Siemens, Henkel and others. On Wednesday, German blue-chip companies BASF, Siemens, Henkel along with a host of others confirmed they had been targeted by a wave of cyber attacks. ” reported the Reuters agency.

Cyber Attacks 98

Cyber Attacks Advertising Media Hacking 98

Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2021

Tokyo Olympics could be a great opportunity for cybercriminals and malware authors, the US FBI warned p rivate US companies of cyberattacks that might attempt to disrupt the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The malware only targets data under the Users folder, likely because it was designed to infect users who do not have administrator privileges.

Malware 141

Malware Antivirus Cyber Attacks Hacking 141

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

surfaces in the threat landscape Pokemon Company resets some users’ passwords Ukraine cyber police arrested crooks selling 100 million compromised accounts New AcidPour wiper targets Linux x86 devices. Players hacked during the matches of Apex Legends Global Series. Is it a Russia’s weapon?

Malware 99

Malware Cybercrime Hacking Cyber threats 99

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp Spotify music converter TuneFab puts users at risk Cyber attacks hit the Assembly of the Republic of Albania and telecom company One Albania Russia-linked APT28 used new malware in a recent phishing campaign Clash of Clans gamers at risk while using third-party app New Version of Meduza (..)

Artificial Intelligence 102

Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks Malware Ransomware 102

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The website of the port was hit by a cyber attack on December 25, in response to the security breach the administrators shut down it. The Administration of the Port of Lisbon said that the cyber attack did not compromise operational activity at the critical infrastructure. .” Pierluigi Paganini.

Hacking 92

Hacking Ransomware Cyber Attacks Cybersecurity 92

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang claimed to have hacked Bridgestone Americas, one of the largest manufacturers of tires. On February 27, some company employees at Bridgestone’s La Vergne plant reported being sent home due to a possible cyber attack. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Lockbit). Pierluigi Paganini.

Hacking 95

Hacking Ransomware Manufacturing Cyber Attacks 95

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Russia-linked threat actor Gamaredon employed new spyware in cyber attacks aimed at public authorities and critical information infrastructure in Ukraine. Such payloads are similar types of malware, which are developed by attackers to perform similar behavioral patterns.”

Malware 90

Malware Spyware DNS Government 90

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2021

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky discovered a new strain of malware that is believed to be part of the arsenal of theUS Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has discovered a new malware that experts attribute to the US Central Intelligence Agency. We therefore named this malware Purple Lambert.”

Malware 106

Malware Hacking Government Telecommunications 106

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Austria’s foreign ministry announced that the cyber attack against its systems, allegedly carried by a state actor has ended. This week, the Austrian foreign ministry announced that the cyber attack against its systems has ended. Major cyber ??attacks Pierluigi Paganini.

Cyber Attacks 111

Cyber Attacks Advertising DDOS Government 111

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The infection chain was divided into four stages : The malware was installed through a dropper, a program executed by opening an attachment to a deceptive e-mail, probably a fake pdf or doc file, or executed directly from the Internet, without user interaction, exploiting the exploit described in the point 4. The infection chain.

Malware 98

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2021

The authorities did not disclose any details about the type of threats that hit the institutions either the alleged threat actors behind the attack. “A range of European Union institutions including the European Commission were hit by a significant cyber-attack last week.” ” reported Bloomberg.

Cyber Attacks 81

Cyber Attacks Data breaches Banking Phishing 81

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

Akira ransomware targets Finnish organizations GitLab fixed a critical zero-click account hijacking flaw Juniper Networks fixed a critical RCE bug in its firewalls and switches Vast Voter Data Leaks Cast Shadow Over Indonesia ’s 2024 Presidential Election Researchers created a PoC for Apache OFBiz flaw CVE-2023-51467 Team Liquid’s wiki leak exposes (..)

VPN 107

VPN Cybercrime Ransomware Hacking 107

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The systems of Georgetown County have been hacked at the end of January, and the county staff is still working to rebuild its computer network. The systems of Georgetown County have been hit with a sophisticated cyber attack at the end of January, and the county staff is still working to recover from the incident.

Cyber Attacks 68

Cyber Attacks Hacking Cybersecurity Information Security 68

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2020

The Australian brewery and dairy conglomerate Lion was hit for the second time by a cyber attack, media reported. This is the second cyber attack is a few days, last week the systems at Lion were infected with the REvil ransomware and attackers demanded a ransom of reportedly $1 million last week.

Cyber Attacks 101

Cyber Attacks Media Advertising Manufacturing 101