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CERT-UA Warns of Phishing Attacks Targeting Ukraine’s Defense and Security Force
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new set of cyber attacks that it said were aimed at defense companies in the country as well as its security and defense forces.The phishing attacks have been attributed to a Russia-linked threat actor called UAC-0185 (aka UNC4221), which has been active since…
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Ukraine says Russian hackers are targeting country’s defense contractors
Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) said in a report published over the weekend that a hacking group has been targeting the country’s defense and military companies with phishing attacks. The CERT identified the hacking group as UAC-0185, also known as UNC4221, without saying who was behind the group. Earlier this year, however, […] First…
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Key electricity distributor in Romania warns of ‘cyber attack in progress’
Electrica Group said it has taken “protective measures” after detecting a cyberattack days after the country annulled its presidential election over accusations of Russian meddling. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/electric-distributor-cyberattack-romania
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Romania ‘s election systems hit by 85,000 attacks ahead of presidential vote
Tags: access, attack, country, credentials, cyberattack, cybercrime, data-breach, election, hacker, intelligence, russia, service, threatRomania ‘s election systems suffered over 85,000 attacks, with leaked credentials posted on a Russian hacker forum before the presidential election. Romania ‘s Intelligence Service revealed that over 85,000 cyberattacks targeted the country’s election systems. Threat actors gained access to credentials for election-related websites, and then leaked them on Russian cybercrime forums a few days…
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Romania’s election systems targeted in over 85,000 cyberattacks
A declassified report from Romania’s Intelligence Service says that the country’s election infrastructure was targeted by more than 85,000 cyberattacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/romanias-election-systems-targeted-in-over-85-000-cyberattacks/
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UK Cyber Risks Are ‘Widely Underestimated,’ Warns Country’s Security Chief
Richard Horne, the head of the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre, says that hostile activity has “increased in frequency, sophistication and intensity.” First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/uk-cyber-risks-underestimated/
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Germany arrests suspected admin of country’s largest criminal marketplace
First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/germany-crimenetwork-arrest
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German Police Shutter Country’s Largest Dark Web Market
Law enforcers in Germany have taken down dark web marketplace Crimenetwork and arrested a suspected administrator First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/german-police-shutter-largest-dark/
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Police seizes largest German online crime marketplace, arrests admin
Germany has taken down the largest online cybercrime marketplace in the country, named “Crimenetwork,” and arrested its administrator for facilitating the sale of drugs, stolen data, and illegal services. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-seizes-largest-german-online-crime-marketplace-arrests-admin/
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UK cyber chief warns country is at an inflection point as digital threats rise
In his first major speech, NCSC CEO Richard Horne, said state linked and criminal threat groups are working to undermine the nation’s reliance on technology.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/uk-cyber-chief-inflection-point-threats/734447/
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Video: Russia Fines Google for $2.5 Decillion
Russia’s lawsuit against Google has raised eyebrows as the country demands a staggering 2.5 decillion dollars”, a sum that seems almost beyond imagination. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/video/russia-sues-google-for-over-2-decillion-dollar-fine/
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UK cyber chief warns country is ‘widely underestimating’ risks from cyberattacks
First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-cyber-chief-warns-underestimate
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UK underestimates threat of cyber-attacks from hostile states and gangs, says security chief
New head of National Cyber Security Centre to warn of risk to infrastructure in first major speech<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/dec/03/russia-can-turn-the-lights-off-how-the-uk-is-preparing-for-cyberwar”>How Britain is preparing for cyberwar</li></ul>The UK is underestimating the severity of the online threat it faces from hostile states and criminal gangs, the country’s cybersecurity chief will warn.Richard Horne, the head of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre,…
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BMC verstärkt seine Investitionen in Deutschland mit neuer Country Managerin
BMC, ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Softwarelösungen für das ‘Autonomous Digital Enterprise, hat Eva-Maria Glenz zur BMC Country Managerin für De… First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/bmc-verstaerkt-seine-investitionen-in-deutschland-mit-neuer-country-managerin/a37295/
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Cyber-Attacks Could Impact Romanian Presidential Race, Officials Claim
Romania’s national security council suggested that Russia is behind these attacks, amid a court order for a recount of votes in the first round of the country’s presidential election First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cyber-attacks-romanian-presidential/
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U.S. Citizen Sentenced for Spying on Behalf of China’s Intelligence Agency
A 59-year-old U.S. citizen who immigrated from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has been sentenced to four years in prison for conspiring to act as a spy for the country and sharing sensitive information about his employer with China’s principal civilian intelligence agency.Ping Li, 59, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, is said to have served…
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Bipartisan Legislation Seeks Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity
US senators introduce new legislation to protect health data and strengthen the cybersecurity of the country’s healthcare sector. The post Bipartisan Legislation Seeks Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/bipartisan-legislation-seeks-stronger-healthcare-cybersecurity/
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CSO30 ASEAN 2024: The top 30 cybersecurity leaders in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong
Tags: business, country, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, group, ibm, intelligence, resilience, risk, technologyThe fourth CSO30 ASEAN Awards programme recognises the top 30 cybersecurity leaders driving business value, demonstrating leadership, and influencing rapid change across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.In addition to individual recognition, the programme includes: Business Value and Leadership awards.The CSO30 ASEAN Awards programme is aligned to Foundry’s global awards and celebrates the leading individuals and…
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US National Security Officials Brief Telecom Executives
National Security Officials Share Intelligence on a Cyberespionage Campaign. The White House on Friday hosted U.S. telecommunications executives to review the country’s cyber resilience posture and share intelligence pertaining to China’s significant cyberespionage campaign targeting the sector, which the FBI continues to probe. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/us-national-security-officials-brief-telecom-executives-a-26897
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British Lawmakers Leery of Losing EU Adequacy Status
Lawmakers Expressed Concerns Over Proposed Data Use and Access Bill. British lawmakers sought assurances Tuesday from the U.K. government that proposed data use reform legislation will not cause the country to lose its data-sharing rights with the European Union. Lawmakers also warned about potential AI risks arising from the bill. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Mexico’s President Says Government Is Investigating Reported Ransomware Hack of Legal Affairs Office
Mexico’s president says the government is investigating a reported ransomware hack of the country’s legal affairs office. The post Mexico’s President Says Government Is Investigating Reported Ransomware Hack of Legal Affairs Office appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/mexicos-president-says-government-is-investigating-reported-ransomware-hack-of-legal-affairs-office/
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CISA Director Easterly to Leave When Trump Assumes Presidency
Jen Easterly, who took over as CISA director in 2021, will step down in January when Donald Trump takes over as president, creating an uncertain future for the critical cybersecurity agency and the country’s larger security posture in an increasingly complex cyberthreat environment. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/cisa-director-easterly-to-leave-when-trump-assumes-presidency/
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How and where to report cybercrime: What you need to know
Cybercrime reporting mechanisms vary across the globe, with each country offering different methods for citizens to report cybercrime, including online fraud, identity theft, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/18/how-to-report-cybercrime/
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EU irate about geo-locked Apple IDs
Ever try to change your account’s registered country? It’s nigh impossible First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/13/eu_apple_id/
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2024 Startup Battlefield Top 20 Finalists: ForceField
MARQ protects company, community & country data with tamper-proof badges. Patent-pending APIs defend against deepfake scams, fraud & breaches…. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/video/2024-startup-battlefield-top-20-finalists-forcefield/
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A cyberattack on payment systems blocked cards readers across stores and gas stations in Israel
A cyberattack in Israel allegedly disrupted communication services, causing widespread malfunction of credit card readers across the country on Sunday. The Jerusalem Post reported that thousands of credit card readers across at gas stations and supermarket chains in Israel stopped working on Sunday morning following an alleged DDoS attack that hit the company responsible for…