Tag: cyber
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Cyberangriff auf die Einwanderungsbehörde von Costa Rica
Costa Rican Immigration keeps its website “offline” after cyber attack First seen on qcostarica.com Jump to article: qcostarica.com/costa-rican-immigration-keeps-its-website-offline-after-cyber-attack/
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Russia Sentenced Hydra Dark Web Market Developer for Life Time
A Russian court has sentenced Stanislav Moiseyev, believed to be the founder of the notorious Hydra darknet marketplace, to life imprisonment. The Moscow Regional Court delivered the verdict on charges related to organized crime and drug trafficking, concluding a significant chapter in the battle against cybercrime and illicit drug distribution. Hydra’s Operations and Impact Hydra,…
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Cyberangriff! Was nun? Wie Unternehmen gezielt reagieren und vorbeugen
Früher oder später trifft es jedes Unternehmen. Wie können sie Angriffe erkennen, im Ernstfall angemessen reagieren und sich besser gegen Cybercrime-as-a-Service schützen? Ein kurzer Leitfaden für die IT-Sicherheit in Zeiten von »Cybercrime-as-a-Service«. Eines vorweg: Deutsche Unternehmen machen vieles richtig. Bei ihren Bemühungen um die Cyber-Security bekommen interne und extern Fachkräfte tatkräftige Unterstützung vom Bundesamt… First…
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CIO POV: Building trust in cyberspace
Tags: access, ai, attack, best-practice, business, cio, cisa, cloud, cyber, data, deep-fake, encryption, framework, GDPR, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, mfa, mitre, nist, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, windowsTrust lies at the heart of every relationship, transaction, and encounter. Yet in cyberspace”, where we work, live, learn, and play”, trust can become elusive.Since the dawn of the internet nearly 50 years ago, we’ve witnessed incredible digital transformations paired with increasingly formidable threats. Knowing who and what to trust has become so difficult that…
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From US to UAE: APT35 Expands Reach in Cyber Espionage
The ThreatBook Research and Response Team has revealed a sophisticated campaign by APT35, also known as Magic Hound or Charming Kitten, targeting the aerospace and semiconductor industries across multiple countries,... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/from-us-to-uae-apt35-expands-reach-in-cyber-espionage/
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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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Hundreds of UK Ministry of Defence passwords found circulating on the dark web
Tags: 2fa, access, attack, authentication, banking, breach, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, email, government, hacker, intelligence, iraq, login, malware, mfa, password, phishing, risk, russia, theft, warfareThe login credentials of nearly 600 employees accessing a key British Ministry of Defence (MOD) employee portal have been discovered circulating on the dark web in the last four years, it has been reported.According to the i news site, the stolen credentials were for the MOD’s Defence Gateway website, a non-classified portal used by employees…
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Interpol Cyber-Fraud Action Nets More Than 5K Arrests
Chalk up another win for global cooperation among law enforcement, this time targeting seven types of cyber fraud, including voice phishing and business email compromise. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/interpol-cyber-fraud-action-5k-arrests
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Cyber Incidents Hit 3 NHS Hospitals in U.K.
Inc Ransom is Leaking Stolen Data in At Least 2 Attacks, Including Pediatric Info. At least three United Kingdom National Health Service hospitals are responding to recent cyber incidents, including a children’s hospital and a heart and chest specialty hospital are both located in Liverpool and share IT systems. Inc Ransom claims to have stolen…
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How cyber defense investments can get you optimal cyber insurance coverage
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/how-cyber-defense-investments-can-get-you-optimal-cyber-insurance-coverage
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New CleverSoar Malware Attacking Windows Users Bypassing Security Mechanisms
CleverSoar, a new malware installer, targets Chinese and Vietnamese users to deploy advanced tools like Winos4.0 and Nidhogg rootkit. These tools enable keylogging, data theft, security circumvention, and stealthy system control for potential long-term espionage. It was initially uploaded to VirusTotal in July 2024 and began distribution in November 2024 as an .msi installer, extracting…
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Second Merseyside hospital hit by cyber attack
Hot on the heels of a major cyber attack at a nearby NHS trust, one of Europe’s biggest and busiest children’s hospitals is reportedly scrambling to deal with ransomware gang First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366616504/Second-Merseyside-hospital-hit-by-cyber-attack
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Top 5 Cyber Security Trends for 2025
Tags: cyberTechRepublic asked cyber experts to predict the top trends that will impact the security field in 2025. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/cyber-security-trends-2025/
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AWS launches tools to tackle evolving cloud security threats
The increasing sophistication and scale of cyber threats pose a growing challenge for enterprises managing complex cloud environments. Security teams often face overwhelming volumes of alerts, fragmented workflows, and limited tools to identify and respond to attack patterns spanning multiple events.Amazon Web Services (AWS) is addressing these challenges with two significant updates to its cloud…
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Cyber Resilience Act: Mehr Sicherheit für das Internet der Dinge
Der Cyber Resilience Act der EU soll vernetzte Geräte besser vor Angriffen aus dem Netz schützen. Unternehmen müssen ihn bis 2027 umsetzen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/cyber-resilience-act-mehr-sicherheit-fuer-das-internet-der-dinge-2412-191107.html
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Fahmi Fadzil Proposes Major Updates to Malaysia’s Cyber Laws
Malaysian minister Fahmi Fadzil has tabled two crucial pieces of legislation aimed at addressing the rising threats of online harassment and cybercrimes. These proposed changes, part of the Communications and Multimedia (Amendments) Bill 2024 and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) (Amendment) Bill 2024, were introduced in the Dewan Rakyat for their first reading.…
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Operation HAECHI-V led to more than 5,500 suspects arrested
International law enforcement operation Operation HAECHI-V led to more than 5,500 suspects arrested and seized over $400 million. A global operation code-named Operation HAECHI V, involving 40 countries, resulted in 5,500+ arrests and seized $400M in assets. Operation HAECHI V (July-Nov 2024) targeted cyber frauds like phishing, romance scams, sextortion, investment fraud, online gambling, BEC,…
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$400M seized, 5,500 arrested in global operation targeting cyber fraud
A coordinated international operation involving law enforcement agencies from 40 countries led to the arrest of over 5,500 individuals linked to financial crimes and the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/02/haechi-v-interpol-global-operation-targeting-cyber-fraud/
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Beware Of Malicious PyPI Packages That Inject infostealer Malware
Recent research uncovered a novel crypto-jacking attack targeting the Python Package Index (PyPI), where malicious actors uploaded a legitimate-seeming cryptocurrency client package, >>aiocpa,
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Amazon GuardDuty Enhanced With AI/ML Threat Detection Capabilities for Cloud Security
Amazon has taken a significant step forward to enhance the security of its cloud environment. The introduction of advanced AI/ML threat detection capabilities in Amazon GuardDuty marks a major milestone in securing applications, workloads, and data against modern threats. This new feature is designed to provide improved threat detection by leveraging AWS’s extensive cloud visibility…
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Gaming Engines: Ein unentdeckter Spielplatz für Malware-Loader
Die Sicherheitsforscher von Check Point haben herausgefunden, dass die freizugängliche Gaming Engine namens Godot Engine von Cyber-Kriminellen zur Ausführung von schädlichem Code missbraucht wird. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/gaming-engines-ein-unentdeckter-spielplatz-fuer-malware-loader
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Global Police Arrest 5500 in $400m Cyber-Fraud Crackdown
Interpol’s Operation Haechi V has led to the arrest of over 5500 individuals and seizure of $400m obtained via online fraud First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/police-arrest-5500-cyberfraud/
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Linux 6.13-rc1 Released: What’s New!
In a recent announcement, Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, officially released the first release candidate (RC1) for Linux kernel version 6.13. This release marks the end of the merge window, and for the first time in recent memory, the release cycle timing aligns favorably with the holiday season, offering developers a chance to breathe…
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Cyber Monday Scams: Unmasking the Shadows of Online Shopping
Cyber Monday, a day eagerly awaited by shoppers for its irresistible deals, has become a hunting ground for cybercriminals leveraging the surge in online activity to execute sophisticated scams. CloudSEK’s... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/cyber-monday-scams-unmasking-the-shadows-of-online-shopping/
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Windows Server 2012 0-day Vulnerability Exposes Critical Security Flaw
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a critical 0-day vulnerability in Windows Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2. This previously unknown security flaw allows attackers to bypass the Mark of the Web (MoTW) verification on certain files, posing a significant threat to affected systems. Vulnerability Details The vulnerability, which was introduced over two years ago, has managed…
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Working in critical infrastructure? Boost your effectiveness with these cybersecurity certifications
Tags: attack, automation, awareness, china, cisa, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, finance, germany, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, international, jobs, network, PCI, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-management, russia, sans, service, skills, soc, supply-chain, technology, training, ukraine, update, warfareHybrid warfare between nation-states is imperilling critical infrastructure around the world, both physically and electronically. Since the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, hybrid cyber/physical attacks on satellite and communications, energy, transportation, water, and other critical sectors have spread across Europe and beyond.Chinese perpetrators are actively infiltrating telecommunications networks in the US and abroad, according to…
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Apple Safari JavaScriptCore Remote Code Execution Flaw Exploited in the Wild
Tags: apple, cve, cyber, exploit, flaw, macOS, remote-code-execution, software, threat, vulnerabilityA critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-44308 has been actively exploited in the wild, affecting multiple versions of Apple Safari across iOS, visionOS, and macOS platforms. This flaw, located within WebKit’s DFG JIT compiler, poses a significant threat by allowing remote code execution (RCE). Affected Software and Versions Here’s a table summarizing the affected software and…