Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

In August 2021, the ShinyHunters group claimed to have a database containing private information on roughly 70 million AT&T customers, but the company denied that they had been stolen from its systems. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breach)

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Telecommunications Identity Theft Hacking 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2022

Mandiant researchers discovered a new Unix rootkit named Caketap, which is used to steal ATM banking data, while investigating the activity of the LightBasin cybercrime group (aka UNC1945 ). The China-linked hacking group has been active since at least 2016, according to the CrowdStrike researchers it is using a very sophisticated toolset.

Banking 126

Banking Telecommunications System Administration Hacking 126

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Pierluigi Paganini.

Government 90

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 90

Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2022

The Lapsus$ extortion group claims to have hacked Microsoft ‘s internal Azure DevOps server and leaked the source code for some projects. Microsoft recently announced that is investigating claims that the Lapsus$ cybercrime gang breached their internal Azure DevOps source code repositories and stolen data. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cybercrime 90

Cybercrime Telecommunications VPN Hacking 90

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Bad news for the Australian telecommunications industry, the largest company in the country Telstra suffered a data breach. Australia’s largest telecommunications company Telstra disclosed a data breach through a third-party supplier. It seems that the security breach also impacted other companies. Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 86

Data breaches Telecommunications Accountability Information Security 86

Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2021

The G7 members highlights the importance to collaborate to increase the security of supply chains, the statement also recognizes the foundational role that telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G and future communication technologies, plays and will play in underpinning our wider digital and ICT infrastructure.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware Cybercrime Telecommunications Accountability 102

Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zyxel). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 372 by Pierluigi Paganini appeared first on Security Affairs. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Telecommunications 83

Telecommunications Media DDOS Malware 83

Security Affairs

JUNE 28, 2022

Non-state actors include multinational corporations, collectives of hacktivists, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), cybercrime syndicates, private military organizations, media outlets, terrorist groups, labor unions, organized ethnic groups, lobby groups, criminal organizations, private businesses, and others. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cyber Attacks 95

Cyber Attacks Cybercrime Telecommunications Government 95

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

NSA, FBI, and CISA Release Cybersecurity Information Sheet on Deepfake Threats 38TB of data accidentally exposed by Microsoft AI researchers Clorox Blames Damaging Cyberattack for Product Shortage MGM losing up to $8.4M

Cyber Attacks 82

Cyber Attacks Firewall Data breaches Telecommunications 82

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson recently stated that the Volt Typhoon activity is not associated with Beijing, but linked it to a cybercrime operation. Wray confirmed that Volt Typhoon’s campaign is still ongoing and breached numerous American companies in telecommunications, energy, water and other critical sectors.

Energy and Utilities 96

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology VPN 96

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Pierluigi Paganini.

Government 52

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2022

The gang also targeted the South American telecommunication providers Claro and Embratel. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Lapsus$ ransomware). The post Lapsus$ ransomware gang hits Impresa, Portugal’s largest media conglomerate appeared first on Security Affairs. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Media 139

Media Ransomware Telecommunications Accountability 139

Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2022

” To cash out the funds received as ransom payments, the cybercrime group carried out complex financial transactions using online payment services that are banned in Ukraine, they used an extensive network of fictitious identities. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, IKEA). ” continues the press release. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 111

Ransomware DDOS Telecommunications Malware 111

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The cybercrime unit of the Ukrainian police has arrested a group of cybercriminals who managed to steal payment card data from at least 70,000 people by setting up mobile fake top-up services. 361 (Unauthorized interference in the work of computers, automated systems, computer networks or telecommunications networks) and Part 3 of Art.

Phishing 81

Phishing Banking Mobile Telecommunications 81

Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

NCA infiltrates the cybercriminal underground with fake DDoS-for-hire sites Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 awarded $1,035,000 and a Tesla for 27 0-days CISA announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications initiative China-linked hackers target telecommunication providers in the Middle East City of Toronto is one of the victims hacked by Clop gang using GoAnywhere (..)

Data breaches 76

Data breaches DDOS Backups Ransomware 76

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2022

.” The arrest is the result of Operation Guardian led by AFP which became aware of a number of text messages demanding some Optus customers transfer $2000 to a bank account or face their personal information being used for financial crimes. The database belonging to the company was leaked on a cybercrime forum.

Data breaches 69

Data breaches Scams Telecommunications Financial Services 69

Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2022

The vendor addressed the issue with the release of a patch on June 28, 2022, “In addition to building security, surveillance cameras are used throughout many critical infrastructure sectors such as oil & gas, power grids, telecommunications, etc. SecurityAffairs – hacking, IP Cameras). ” concludes Nozomi.

Surveillance 143

Surveillance Authentication Telecommunications Manufacturing 143

Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2023

Regional government telecommunications secretary Segi Marcén said that no ransom would be paid by Spanish authorities. The authorities are investigating into the security breach, the hospital did not explain if it has suffered a data breach.

Ransomware 85

Ransomware Telecommunications Cyber Attacks Data breaches 85

Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2023

Telecommunications giant Lumen Technologies discovered two cybersecurity incidents, including a ransomware attack. In a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, on March 27, 2023, Lumen announced two cybersecurity incidents.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Telecommunications Technology Cybersecurity 88

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Researchers from the NCC Group’s report and later Symantec confirmed that malware was developed by the Russian cybercrime crew known as Evil Corp , which was behind the Dridex Trojan , and multiple ransomware like Locky , Bart, Jaff , and BitPaymer. SecurityAffairs – hacking, WastedLocker). Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 84

Ransomware Telecommunications Banking Advertising 84

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Since August, FIN11 started targeting organizations in many industries, including defense, energy, finance, healthcare, legal, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, technology, and transportation. SecurityAffairs – hacking, FIN11). In recent attacks, the group was observed deploying the Clop ransomware into the networks of its victims.

Ransomware 131

Ransomware Malware Telecommunications Advertising 131

Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2021

data breach notification published by the telecommunications giant on its website revealed that the security breach impacted both employees and customers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breach). The post T-Mobile confirms data breach that exposed customer personal info appeared first on Security Affairs.

Data breaches 121

Data breaches Mobile Telecommunications Wireless 121

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The APT hacking group is believed to have been behind numerous attacks this year, including an attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and the deployment of a persistent botnet called “ Cyclops Blink ” dismantled by the US government in April. SecurityAffairs – hacking, RansomBoggs ransomware). MSIL/Filecoder.RansomBoggs.A

Ransomware 118

Ransomware Encryption Telecommunications Malware 118

Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2022

Telecommunication giant T-Mobile confirmed the LAPSUS$ extortion group gained access to its networks in March. The popular investigator and journalist Brian Krebs first surmised that the LAPSUS$ gang has breached T-Mobile after he reviewed a copy of the private chat messages between members of the cybercrime group. Pierluigi Paganini.

Mobile 95

Mobile VPN Social Engineering Telecommunications 95

Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2021

data breach notification published by the telecommunications giant on its website revealed that the security breach impacted both employees and customers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breach). million customers appeared first on Security Affairs. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Data breaches 99

Data breaches Mobile Telecommunications Wireless 99

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2023

A Pro-Russian cybercrime group named NoName057 (16) (aka 05716nnm or Nnm05716) is behind a wave of DDoS attacks against organizations in Ukraine and NATO countries, SentinelOne researchers reported. The C2 infrastructure used by the group was primarily hosted on the Bulgarian telecommunications company Neterra. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 67

DDOS Telecommunications DNS Education 67

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2022

Video game company Ubisoft has suffered a ‘cyber security incident’ that had a severe impact on games, systems, and services. The rumors of a cyber attack against Ubisoft circulated online in the last few days, while data extortion group LAPSUS$ claimed to have hacked the company. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ubisoft).

Data breaches 87

Data breaches Telecommunications Hacking Cyber Attacks 87

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2020

NVSC IT staff is cleaning infected systems and restoring the operations with the help of the experts from the Central State Telecommunications Center and the National Cyber ??Security Security Center. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Emotet).

Passwords 100

Passwords Malware Telecommunications Banking 100

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2022

Microsoft dismantled the C2 infrastructure used by the ZLoader trojan with the help of telecommunications providers around the world and cybersecurity firms. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ZLoader malware). The post Microsoft has taken legal and technical action to dismantle the Zloader botnet appeared first on Security Affairs.

Banking 112

Banking Malware Telecommunications Antivirus 112

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2020

Hackers have stolen O2 customers’ data from a database run by Aerial Direct , one of the largest UK partners of the telecommunications services provider. SecurityAffairs – Aerial Direct , cybercrime). The post Aerial Direct, the O2’s largest UK partner suffered a data breach appeared first on Security Affairs.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Telecommunications Passwords Advertising 105

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Europol investigators revealed that the cybercrime organization stole more than $100 million worth of cryptocurrency using SIM Swapping attacks. In February 2021, the telecommunications provider T-Mobile disclosed a data breach after it became aware that some of its customers were allegedly victims of SIM swap attacks.

Mobile 90

Mobile Cryptocurrency Authentication Accountability 90

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Sinclair Broadcast Group is a Fortune 500 media company, the group is a publicly-traded American telecommunications conglomerate having annual revenues of $5.9 The company notified via mail hundreds of individuals that were impacted by the security breach and that that have had their personal data exposed in the attack.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Media Telecommunications Marketing 83

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

. “FROZENBARENTS (aka Sandworm), a group attributed to Russian Armed Forces’ Main Directorate of the General Staff (GRU) Unit 74455, continues to focus heavily on the war in Ukraine with campaigns spanning intelligence collection, IO, and leaking hacked data through Telegram.” ” reads the report published by the Google TAG.

Phishing 86

Phishing Education Accountability Telecommunications 86

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2021

One of the targets of the attacks was a major APAC-based Internet services, telecommunications and hosting provider. SecurityAffairs – hacking, DDoS). The post Cloudflare mitigated the largest ever volumetric DDoS attack to date appeared first on Security Affairs. Another target was a gaming firm. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 120

DDOS Telecommunications Internet Internet 120

Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2022

Microsoft confirmed that Lapsus$ extortion group has hacked one of its employees to access and steal the source code of some projects. Microsoft confirmed that Lapsus$ extortion group has hacked one of its employees to access and steal the source code of some projects. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Microsoft). Pierluigi Paganini.

Accountability 100

Accountability VPN Social Engineering Hacking 100

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The attack targeted an unnamed Chinese telecommunications company and outstands for its duration, it lasted more than four hours and peaked at 3.9 SecurityAffairs – hacking, DDoS). billion requests appeared first on Security Affairs. Cybersecurity firm Imperva mitigated a DDoS attack with over 25.3 million RPS. million RPS.”

DDOS 90

DDOS Telecommunications Hacking Cybersecurity 90

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

One of the trends related to the active confrontation between attackers has been hacking back, i.e. when attackers become the victims of hacking. The past months have shown that the most dangerous hacks involved DNS hijacking, which helped attackers manipulate DNS records for MITM attacks. SecurityAffairs – cybercrime, hacking).

Banking 85

Banking Telecommunications Marketing Internet 85