Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2023

Now Abyss Locker also targets VMware ESXi servers Russian APT BlueBravo targets diplomatic entities with GraphicalProton backdoor CoinsPaid blames North Korea-linked APT Lazarus for theft of $37M worth of cryptocurrency Monitor Insider Threats but Build Trust First Zimbra fixed actively exploited zero-day CVE-2023-38750 in ZCS DepositFiles exposed (..)

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Surveillance Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks Hacking 78

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2023

Multiple DDoS botnets were observed targeting Zyxel devices CISA warns of attacks against Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway Devices Experts believe North Korea behind JumpCloud supply chain attack Nice Suzuki, sport: shame dealer left your data up for grabs Experts attribute WyrmSpy and DragonEgg spyware to the Chinese APT41 group ALPHV/BlackCat and (..)

DDOS 89

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4

Artificial Intelligence 90

Artificial Intelligence Data breaches Scams Insurance 90

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Microsoft has taken control of 42 web domains that a hacking group was using to try to breach its targets. Sadly, any setback to the Chinese hacking group or others will likely be temporary as the hackers will find and build new infrastructure to use in forthcoming attacks. An overview of Chinese hacking groups and their aliases.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Microsoft has taken control of 42 web domains that a hacking group was using to try to breach its targets. Sadly, any setback to the Chinese hacking group or others will likely be temporary as the hackers will find and build new infrastructure to use in forthcoming attacks. An overview of Chinese hacking groups and their aliases.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2024

In 2023, the researchers attributed a combined total of 48 out of 58 zero-day vulnerabilities to commercial surveillance vendors (CSVs) and government espionage actors, while 10 zero-day flaws were attributed to financially motivated actors.

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Government Surveillance Cybercrime Ransomware 108

Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2023

Government agencies SonicWall urges organizations to fix critical flaws in GMS/Analytics products Citrix fixed a critical flaw in Secure Access Client for Ubuntu Cl0p hacker operating from Russia-Ukraine war front line – exclusive Fortinet fixed a critical flaw in FortiOS and FortiProxy Microsoft mitigated an attack by Chinese threat actor Storm-0558 (..)

Spyware 90

Spyware Hacking Data breaches Mobile 90

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2021

Hackers also posted images captured from the hacked surveillance video on Twitter with an #OperationPanopticon hashtag, published images show that they have gained root shell access to the surveillance cameras used by Telsa and Cloudflare. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime). ” continues the DoJ.

Identity Theft 72

Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Surveillance Hacking 72

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A joint investigation conducted by Access Now and the Citizen Lab revealed that the journalist, who is at odds with the Russian government, was infected with the surveillance software. However, there is no public evidence that the Russian government is a client of the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group. ” states Access Now.

Spyware 89

Spyware Surveillance Media Government 89

Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2022

. “We’re publishing the details of a new vulnerability (tracked under CVE-2022-30563) affecting the implementation of the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) WS-UsernameToken authentication mechanism in some IP cameras developed by Dahua, a very popular manufacturer of IP-based surveillance solutions.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Surveillance Authentication Telecommunications Manufacturing 142

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2023

hacking tools and electronics A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box.

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Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2023

The experts noticed the use of an IP address that was part of the hacking infrastructure used by APT41 between May 2014 and August 2020. “After it’s installed and launched, WyrmSpy uses known rooting tools to gain escalated privileges to the device and perform surveillance activities specified by commands received from its C2 servers.

Spyware 82

Spyware Surveillance Mobile Malware 82

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

0-days exploited by commercial surveillance vendor in Egypt PREDATOR IN THE WIRES OilRig’s Outer Space and Juicy Mix: Same ol’ rig, new drill pipes Cybersecurity Apple and Google Are Introducing New Ways to Defeat Cell Site Simulators, But Is it Enough?

Cyber Attacks 82

Cyber Attacks Firewall Data breaches Telecommunications 82

Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). To nominate, please visit:? Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 361 by Pierluigi Paganini appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2021

surveillance law to be incompatible with EU privacy rights.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime). . “The DPA’s concern follows a landmark ruling ( Schrems II ) by Europe’s top court last summer which invalidated a flagship data transfer arrangement between the EU and the U.S. ” states Yahoo News.

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Surveillance Cybercrime Government Hacking 141

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

charity and movement by the cybersecurity industry that supports more than 2,000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cybercrime and online harm every month. It encompasses various forms of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, tracking, hacking accounts and intimate image abuse.

Surveillance 77

Surveillance Technology Accountability Spyware 77

Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2022

At issue are forged “emergency data requests,” (EDRs) sent through hacked police or government agency email accounts. ” Tuesday’s story showed how fraudulently obtained EDRs were a tool used by members of LAPSUS$ , the data extortion group that recently hacked Microsoft , NVIDIA , Okta and Samsung.

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Government Accountability Education Media 248

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

Greek intelligence service used surveillance malware to spy on a journalist, Reuters reports Slack resets passwords for about 0.5% Greek intelligence service used surveillance malware to spy on a journalist, Reuters reports Slack resets passwords for about 0.5% SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware 120

Spyware Manufacturing Small Business Surveillance 120

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Super Bowl stadium and its vendors will connect everything from digital ticketing and payments to lighting, scoreboards, and surveillance cameras—exponentially expanding the attack surface. Large venues increasingly utilize sophisticated networks to conduct commerce, manage operations, engage fans, and gather data.

Penetration Testing 98

Penetration Testing Surveillance Cyber Risk Malware 98

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

Data breaches 89

Data breaches DDOS Artificial Intelligence Ransomware 89

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

Data breaches 94

Data breaches Malware Mobile Spyware 94

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 78

Data breaches DDOS Backups Ransomware 78

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The Royal group began reconnaissance activity in April 2023, and the analysis of system log data dates the beginning of the surveillance operations on April 7, 2023. Royal was then able to traverse the internal City infrastructure during the surveillance period using legitimate 3rd party remote management tools.”

Ransomware 102

Ransomware Surveillance Healthcare Accountability 102

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2019

According to a report published by the New York Times, the popular app ToTok was used by the UAE government as a surveillance tool. The report said US intelligence officials and a security researcher determined the app was being used by the UAE government for detailed surveillance. SecurityAffairs – ToTok, surveillence).

Government 62

Government Surveillance Advertising Mobile 62

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). users China-linked APT40 used ScanBox Framework in a long-running espionage campaign Russian streaming platform Start discloses a data breach impacting 7.5M Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 66

Data breaches Malware Surveillance Ransomware 66

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The PowerShortShell stealer is also used for Telegram surveillance and gathering system information from infected systems. “The adversary might be tied to Iran’s Islamic regime since the Telegram surveillance usage is typical of Iran’s threat actors like Infy, Ferocious Kitten, and Rampant Kitten. fn= hxxp://hr.dedyn.io/upload2.aspx

Surveillance 88

Surveillance Social Engineering Cybercrime Phishing 88

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Protect your website from hackers and cybercrime. Hacktivist Group AnonOpsIndia Hacks BSNL Website, Days After Hacking Nation’s PAN Database. Prior to the BSNL hack, AnonOpsIndia, usually referred as “Anonymous India,” has already compromised the nation’s PAN database and a coal-sector website last week.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Surveillance Cyber Attacks Government 52

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2021

(Source: CNET) New cyberattacks will involve the use of 5G technology , according to study (Source: Teiss) According to a different study, Millennials and Gen Z are bigger cybercrime victims than other generations (Source: Global News Wire) Data of 1.5 The post A week in security (Oct 4 – Oct 10) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Surveillance 65

Surveillance Data breaches Ransomware Cybercrime 65

Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2021

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. If you want to also receive for free the international pre ss subscribe here. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware 102

Spyware Data breaches Surveillance Hacking 102

Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hensoldt AG focuses on sensor technologies for protection and surveillance missions in the defence, security and aerospace sectors. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Hensoldt). Ransom demands have been quite high, between $500.000 and $700.000. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Surveillance Mobile Encryption 116

Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2022

ransom and sued its insurance firm for refusing to cover this payment Crooks stole $375k from Premint NFT, it is one of the biggest NFT hacks ever Google is going to remove App Permissions List from the Play Store Security Affairs newsletter Round 374 by Pierluigi Paganini APT groups target journalists and media organizations since 2021.

Spyware 91

Spyware Surveillance Insurance Malware 91

Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2023

Nominate here: [link] Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter ) The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 416 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition appeared first on Security Affairs.

Spyware 73

Spyware Ransomware Malware Data breaches 73

Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). and Blackmatter ransomware U.S. increased rewards for info on North Korea-linked threat actors to $10 million Threat actors leverages DLL-SideLoading to spread Qakbot malware Zero Day attacks target online stores using PrestaShop? and Blackmatter ransomware U.S. Pierluigi Paganini.

Firmware 72

Firmware Surveillance Malware DDOS 72

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

During the first day of the Pwn2Own Tokyo 2018 contest, participants hacked Apple iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy S9 and Xiaomi Mi 6 devices earning more than $225,000. On the second day, the organizers only paid $100,000 for one iPhone and two Xiaomi hacks. Security Affairs – Pwn2Own Tokyo 2018, hacking). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hacking Advertising Surveillance IoT 81

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2022

US NCSC and DoS share best practices against surveillance tools Swiss army asks its personnel to use the Threema instant-messaging app Russian submarines threatening undersea cables, UK defence chief warns. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). Threat actors stole $18.7M Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Surveillance 74

Surveillance Ransomware Malware Hacking 74

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Stay safe, everyone! The post A week in security (Sept 20 – Sept 26) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Phishing 58

Phishing Surveillance Malware Backups 58

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

to replace Chinese equipment Hackers breached a server of National Games of China days before the event Russian Gamaredon APT is targeting Ukraine since October Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream emerges from the dark Argo CD flaw could allow stealing sensitive data from Kubernetes Apps. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter).

Spyware 73

Spyware Surveillance Ransomware Hacking 73