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Google and Apple cooperate to address unwanted tracking

Malwarebytes

The basic principle of these tags is that anyone with the matching app and permissions on their device (usually a phone) contributes to find the last location where the tag was detected. Examples of these accessories are the Apple AirTag, Tile Mate and Pro, Samsung SmartTag, and Google’s expected Grogu.

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AirTag stalking: What is it, and how can I avoid it?

Malwarebytes

Most recently, it’s reported that Ohio has proposed a new bill in relation to electronic tagging devices. Where it goes wrong is when people with bad intentions immediately figure out ways they can harass people with it. She only became aware of what was happening because her phone alerted her to the tag’s presence.

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ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from Creos Luxembourg S.A.

Security Affairs

Blackcat ransomware is one of the fastest-growing Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) underground groups practicing so called “ quadruple extortion ” by pressing victims to pay – leveraging encryption, data theft, denial of service (DoS) and harassment.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 416 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Abandoned Eval PHP WordPress plugin abused to backdoor websites CISA adds MinIO, PaperCut, and Chrome bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog At least 2 critical infrastructure orgs breached by North Korea-linked hackers behind 3CX attack American Bar Association (ABA) suffered a data breach,1.4

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BlackCat (aka ALPHV) Ransomware is Increasing Stakes up to $2,5M in Demands

Security Affairs

Blackcat ransomware is one of the fastest-growing Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) underground groups practicing so called “ quadruple extortion ” by pressing victims to pay – leveraging encryption, data theft, denial of service (DoS) and harassment.

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How ransomware gangs are connected, sharing resources and tactics

Malwarebytes

They also issue their own press releases from their own websites and use multiple means to harass victims into paying up. Analyst1 grouped affiliated ransomware gangs under the “Ransom Cartel” tag. Affiliated gangs have claimed to be part of a cartel at some point in the past. Who is in the cartel?

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U.S. Gov imposed Visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to commercial spyware activity

Security Affairs

The policy specifically addresses the abuse of commercial spyware for unlawfully surveilling, harassing, suppressing, or intimidating individuals. In May 2023, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) researchers discovered three campaigns, between August and October 2021, targeting Android users with five zero-day vulnerabilities.

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