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Ghost Ransomware a Persistent Global Threat to Critical Infrastructure

SecureWorld News

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. All they need is one successful attempt to gain initial access."

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Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes 500,000+ Residents’ Data: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

Following a July 18 attack by the Rhysida ransomware group — believed to have Russian affiliations — Columbus is still reeling from the exposure of vast amounts of sensitive resident data. This data reportedly includes everything from names and addresses to Social Security numbers and bank account details.

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Feds Charge Five Men in ‘Scattered Spider’ Roundup

Krebs on Security

The government says much of Tylerb’s cryptocurrency wealth was the result of successful SIM-swapping attacks, wherein crooks transfer the target’s phone number to a device they control and intercept any text messages or phone calls sent to the victim — including one-time passcodes for authentication, or password reset links sent via SMS. .”

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EDR-as-a-Service makes the headlines in the cybercrime landscape

Security Affairs

In a nutshell, some criminal groups are exploiting compromised accounts belonging to law enforcement and other government agencies to illicitly forward Emergency Data Requests (EDRs) to major online platforms.

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Rhode Island Benefits and Services Systems Hit by Ransomware

Security Boulevard

Hackers likely stole personal information such names, addresses, and SSNs in a ransomware attack on Rhode Island's human services systems and are threatening to release the data as state and federal officials and Deloitte scrambling to mitigate the data breach.

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Hackers Exploit Zoom's Remote Control Feature in Cryptocurrency Heists

SecureWorld News

This incident highlights the critical vulnerability in cryptocurrency communities, where high-net-worth individuals or executives may be more prone to social engineering attacks due to the high volume of media and investor engagement they handle. Lazarus is also behind significant cryptocurrency heists, such as the $1.5

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What are the key Threats to Global National Security?

IT Security Guru

Cyber attacks can compromise critical infrastructure, financial systems, and sensitive government data. Types of Cybersecurity Threats Malware and Ransomware: These can disable systems or steal data for ransom. Phishing and Social Engineering: These tactics manipulate individuals to disclose sensitive information.