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Cloak ransomware group hacked the Virginia Attorney General’s Office

Security Affairs

The Cloak ransomware group claims responsibility for a cyberattack on the Virginia Attorney Generals Office that occurred in February. The ransomware group Cloak has claimed responsibility for a February cyberattack on the Virginia Attorney General Office. Chief Deputy AG Steven Popps called it a sophisticated attack.

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Feds Charge Five Men in ‘Scattered Spider’ Roundup

Krebs on Security

Some SMS phishing messages told employees their VPN credentials were expiring and needed to be changed; other phishing messages advised employees about changes to their upcoming work schedule. The targeted SMS scams asked employees to click a link and log in at a website that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page.

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Big Game Ransomware: the myths experts tell board members

DoublePulsar

Theres a piece in The Sunday Times today about the DragonForce ransomware incident at Marks and Spencer which caught my eye. Travelex tried saying the ransomware incident was a technical issue at first. When I covered the Capita ransomware, they paid quietly paid Black Basta early on. This iswrong. Travelex arent alone.

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US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang

Security Affairs

Scattered Spider members are part of a broader cybercriminal community called “The Com,” where hackers brag about high-profile cyber thefts, typically initiated through social engineering tactics like phone, email, or SMS scams to gain access to corporate networks. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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An electrician's plea: Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords

Zero Day

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86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

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You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

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