Security Affairs

OCTOBER 2, 2022

German police arrested one individual suspected of having stolen €4 million from users via large-scale phishing campaigns. Germany’s Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) arrested an individual (24) suspected of having stolen €4,000,000 from internet users via phishing attacks along with a two accomplices who are suspected.

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Phishing Banking DDOS Accountability 91

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 93

Cyber Attacks Government Healthcare Advertising 93

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2022

Ukraine’s CERT-UA warned citizens of new phishing attacks launched through compromised email accounts belonging to Indian entities. The attacks were aimed at stealing sensitive information from compromised accounts. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ukraine). Pierluigi Paganini.

Phishing 81

Phishing Accountability Passwords Cyber Attacks 81

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

APRIL 11, 2020

Crooks are using a fake Cisco “critical security advisory” in a new phishing campaign aimed at stealing victims’ Webex credentials. The Cofense’s phishing defense center has uncovered an ongoing phishing campaign that uses a Cisco security advisory related to a critical vulnerability as a lure. name=CVE-2016-9223.

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Phishing Advertising Healthcare Cyber Attacks 139

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

MongoDB on Saturday announced it is investigating a cyberattack that exposed customer account metadata and contact information. MongoDB on Saturday disclosed it is investigating a cyber attack against certain corporate systems. ” The US firm urges customers to be vigilant for social engineering and phishing attacks.

Social Engineering 118

Social Engineering Data breaches Cyber Attacks Accountability 118

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2020

According to the Economic Times, the attack took place on Sunday night, hackers targeted the National Highways Authority Of India’s email server, but according to the Indian Agency, no data was stolen. “A ransom ware attack on NHAI email server took place yesterday night. SecurityAffairs – Maze ransomware, hacking).

Ransomware 114

Ransomware Hacking Government Cyber Attacks 114

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2024

million from the European variety retail and discount company Pepco through a phishing attack. The Hungarian business of the European discount retailer Pepco Group has been the victim of a phishing attack, crooks stole about 15 million euros ($16.3 “The attack has resulted in a loss of approximately €15.5

Retail 96

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Emerging Threats and Trends The landscape of email threats continues to evolve, with VIPRE’s report shedding light on several alarming trends: Deepfake and AI Exploitation: Attackers increasingly leverage deepfake technology and AI to craft more convincing phishing emails, significantly raising the stakes for email security.

Phishing 120

Phishing Identity Theft Scams Malware 120

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Probably, the infection vector was a phishing mail containing a specific attachment. However, detailed information about the vector used to spread the malware are unknown. New Cyber Attack Campaign Leverages the COVID-19 Infodemic. Technical Analysis. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – malware, COVID-19).

Cyber Attacks 114

Cyber Attacks Malware Social Engineering Advertising 114

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

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

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The main reason why these campaigns exploded so dramatically was that they used previously leaked NSA exploits called EternalBlue and DoublePulsar, which made the attacks absolutely inconspicuous and therefore almost impossible to prevent. WannaCry and NotPetya cyber-attacks have since been attributed to state-funded threat actors.

Ransomware 243

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

A credential stuffing attack is a type of cyber attack where hackers use large sets of username and password combinations, typically obtained from previous data breaches, phishing campaigns, or info-stealer infections, to gain unauthorized access to user accounts on various online services.

VPN 110

VPN Accountability Firewall Data breaches 110

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Belgian intelligence service VSSE accused Alibaba of ‘possible espionage’ at European hub in Liege A WhatsApp zero-day exploit can cost several million dollars CISA adds JetBrains TeamCity and Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog NATO is investigating a new cyber attack claimed by the SiegedSec group Global CRM Provider Exposed (..)

Data breaches 102

Data breaches Cybercrime Ransomware Hacking 102

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2023

North Korea-linked APT Kimsuky launched a spear-phishing campaign targeting US contractors working at the war simulation centre. North Korea-linked APT group Kimsuky carried out a spear-phishing campaign against US contractors involved in a joint U.S.-South Korea-US military exercises appeared first on Security Affairs.

Phishing 81

Phishing Hacking Cyber Attacks Government 81

Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2022

This exposure of sensitive credential and network access information, especially privileged user accounts, could lead to subsequent cyber attacks against individual users or affiliated organizations.” Crooks obtain the information by conducting spear-phishing and ransomware attacks, or other means.

Cybercrime 131

Cybercrime Education Accountability Phishing 131

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2020

According to the Economic Times, the attack took place on Sunday night, hackers targeted the National Highways Authority Of India’s email server, but according to the Indian Agency, no data was stolen. “A ransom ware attack on NHAI email server took place yesterday night. SecurityAffairs – Maze ransomware, hacking).

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Hacking Government Cyber Attacks 52

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6 CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

Data breaches 82

Data breaches Cybercrime Firewall Artificial Intelligence 82

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2024

The Blackbasta extortion group claimed responsibility for the attack that in April severely impacted the operations of Synlab Italia. Since April 18, Synlab Italia, a major provider of medical diagnosis services, has been experiencing disruptions due to a cyber attack.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Data breaches Malware Backups 91

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2022

Ukraine’s technical security and intelligence service warns of threat actors targeting aimed at gaining access to users’ Telegram accounts. State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection (SSSCIP) of Ukraine spotted a new wave of cyber attacks aimed at gaining access to users’ Telegram accounts.

Accountability 102

Accountability Phishing Passwords Hacking 102

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The City of Philadelphia discloses a data breach that resulted from a cyber attack that took place on May 24 and that compromised City email accounts. The notice of the incident did not reveal technical details about the incident and why the City representatives waited months to publicly disclose the security breach.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Identity Theft Accountability Scams 109

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2020

It is unclear if the threat actors acted for cyber espionage purposes or hacktivism, the content of the message advertising the leak suggests that it was the work of hacktivists, but we cannot exclude that it is the result of a nation-state actor. Cyber researchers are still investigating the data leak and will provide updates on the story.

Advertising 135

Advertising Manufacturing Hacking Cyber Attacks 135

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 381 appeared first on Security Affairs. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 71

DDOS Data breaches Malware Antivirus 71

Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2020

For the first-ever time, the EU has imposed economical sanctions on Russia, China, and North Korea following cyber-attacks aimed at the EU and its member states. “The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures against six individuals and three entities responsible for or involved in various cyber-attacks.

Cyber Attacks 94

Cyber Attacks Hacking Advertising Government 94

Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2023

Copycat Criminals mimicking Lockbit gang in northern Europe Sandworm APT targets Ukraine with new SwiftSlicer wiper ISC fixed high-severity flaws in DNS software suite BIND Patch management is crucial to protect Exchange servers, Microsoft warns Hacker accused of having stolen personal data of all Austrians and more CVE-2023-23560 flaw exposes 100 (..)

DNS 85

DNS Data breaches Hacking Backups 85

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

ransomware builder used by multiple threat actors Cisco fixes 3 high-severity DoS flaws in NX-OS and FXOS software Cybercrime Unpacking the MOVEit Breach: Statistics and Analysis Cl0p Ups The Ante With Massive MOVEit Transfer Supply-Chain Exploit FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown U.S.

Social Engineering 106

Social Engineering Spyware Data breaches Surveillance 106

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. He is also the author of the book “La Gestione della Cyber Security nella Pubblica Amministrazione”.

Social Engineering 91

Social Engineering Engineering Artificial Intelligence Computers and Electronics 91

SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Senior security and IT leaders point to employees and their companies’ own supply chains as the source of constant risk of malicious and unintentional vulnerabilities, exacerbated by remote work and cloud-based environments. . Click here to download the full report, “Are people missing from your cybersecurity strategy?”

Cybersecurity 96

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Risk CISO 96

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 352 appeared first on Security Affairs. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Social Engineering 79

Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Small Business Ransomware 79

Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2021

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 328 appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini. Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 100

Data breaches Mobile Ransomware DNS 100

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

February 25 – Ukraine: Belarusian APT group UNC1151 targets military personnel with spear phishing. The CERT of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of a spear-phishing campaign targeting Ukrainian armed forces personnel. February 24 – Data wiper attacks on Ukraine were planned at least in November and used ransomware as decoy.

DDOS 88

DDOS Banking Phishing Ransomware 88

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2022

March 24 – Anonymous claims to have hacked the Central Bank of Russia. The Anonymous hacker collective claims to have hacked the Central Bank of Russia and stole accessed 35,000 documents. March 23 – FBI warns of growing risks of Russia-linked attacks on US energy firms. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Russia).

Banking 88

Banking Hacking Government Cyber Attacks 88

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

US defense contractor Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA) was hit by a cyber attack, threat actors stole personal information from its email system. US defense contractor Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA) has disclosed a data breach after threat actors hacked their email system. SecurityAffairs – hacking, EWA).

Data breaches 91

Data breaches Identity Theft Cyber Attacks Hacking 91

Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 371 by Pierluigi Paganini appeared first on Security Affairs. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Small Business 79

Small Business Spyware Data breaches Surveillance 79

Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2023

Software firm JumpCloud announced it was the victim of a sophisticated cyber attack carried out by a nation-state actor. JumpCloud is a cloud-based directory service platform designed to manage user identities, devices, and applications in a seamless and secure manner.

Cyber Attacks 85

Cyber Attacks Software Phishing Hacking 85

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2022

The Russian government fears the consequence of data breaches suffered by its organizations or possible interference by third-party nation state actors that could exploit the ongoing attacks to carry out covet cyber attacks. SecurityAffairs – hacking, DDoS). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

DDOS 88

DDOS DNS Backups Data breaches 88