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Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates in Cyberspace: Banks and Crypto Hit, Internet Cut

SecureWorld News

As kinetic conflict continues to unfold between Israel and Iran, a parallel battle is raging in cyberspace—one that is disrupting financial systems, wiping out crypto holdings, hijacking broadcast channels, and even triggering a near-total internet shutdown. cyber advisories warn of spillover On the same day, major U.S.

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Sudanese Brothers Arrested in ‘AnonSudan’ Takedown

Krebs on Security

Image: FBI Active since at least January 2023, AnonSudan has been described in media reports as a “hacktivist” group motivated by ideological causes. The younger brother is facing charges that could land him life in prison for allegedly seeking to kill people with his attacks.

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Experts Flag Security, Privacy Risks in DeepSeek AI App

Krebs on Security

Public interest in the DeepSeek AI chat apps swelled following widespread media reports that the upstart Chinese AI firm had managed to match the abilities of cutting-edge chatbots while using a fraction of the specialized computer chips that leading AI companies rely on. .

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Iran experienced a near-total national internet blackout

Security Affairs

Iran experienced a near-total internet blackout on Wednesday as tensions with Israel escalated into the first week of conflict. Global internet monitor NetBlocks reported almost near-total Internet disruptions in Iran as tensions with Israel escalated into the first week of conflict.

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Notorious Malware, Spam Host “Prospero” Moves to Kaspersky Lab

Krebs on Security

BEARHOST prides itself on the ability to evade blocking by Spamhaus , an organization that many Internet service providers around the world rely on to help identify and block sources of malware and spam. Kaspersky did not respond to repeated requests for comment. But in September 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) barred U.S.

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Web 3.0 Requires Data Integrity

Schneier on Security

The CIA triad has evolved with the Internet. the Internet of today. The increase in personal data, and the emergence of interactive platforms for e-commerce, social media, and online everything demanded both data protection and user privacy. The ability to restart your computer is another integrity measure. This is Web 2.0:

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Feds Charge Five Men in ‘Scattered Spider’ Roundup

Krebs on Security

Many of the hacking group’s phishing domains were registered through the registrar NameCheap , and FBI investigators said records obtained from NameCheap showed the person who managed those phishing websites did so from an Internet address in Scotland. A Scattered Spider phishing lure sent to Twilio employees.