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Malware exploits undocumented Google OAuth endpoint to regenerate Google cookies

Security Affairs

An attacker can use the exploit to access Google services, even after a user’s password reset. The encrypted tokens are decrypted using an encryption key stored in Chrome’s Local State within the UserData directory, similar to the encryption used for storing passwords.” ” reads the report published by CloudSEK.

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SHARED INTEL: How ransomware evolved from consumer trickery to deep enterprise hacks

The Last Watchdog

The Archiveus Trojan from 2006 was the first one to use RSA cipher, but it was reminiscent of a proof of concept and used a static 30-digit decryption password that was shortly cracked. In many cases, the crooks hack managed service providers (MSPs) first and then use this access to compromise the partnering organizations.

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Ad Network Sizmek Probes Account Breach

Krebs on Security

In a recent posting to a Russian-language cybercrime forum, an individual who’s been known to sell access to hacked online accounts kicked off an auction for “the admin panel of a big American ad platform.” ” PASSWORD SPRAYING. “It seemed like [the screenshots were accounts from] past employees.

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Russian national extradited to US for trading on stolen Information

Security Affairs

A Russian national was extradited to the US from Switzerland after he was charged for trading information stolen from hacked U.S. According to the unsealed indictment, Klyushin, Ermakov and Rumiantcev worked at M-13, a Russian cybersecurity firm offering penetration testing services and investment management services.

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Crooks offer millions to skilled black hats to help them in extortion campaigns

Security Affairs

Cybercrime gangs aim at hiring skilled hackers that can help them in extortion campaign against high-worth individuals, in this case they promise $30,000 per month ($360,000 per year). “ Highly competitive salaries and other forms of remuneration are becoming an essential element of attractive in the cybercrime ecosystem.

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US govt agencies released a joint alert on the Lockbit 3.0 ransomware

Security Affairs

ransomware, then a password argument is mandatory during the execution of the ransomware.” Use of PowerShell and Batch scripts are observed across most intrusions, which focus on system discovery, reconnaissance, password/credential hunting, and privilege escalation. For example, LockBit 3.0 ” continues the report.

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GUEST ESSAY: Six risks tied to social media marketing that all businesses should heed

The Last Watchdog

1 : Cybercrime Businesses should always be very aware of the threat of cybercriminals, and social media also poses very real cyber-security risks. Hackers use social media to learn more about you, and they can be very skilled when it comes to working out your passwords thanks to your posts about your pets, family, or even birthday plans.

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