Tag: hacker
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Hacker erpressen weniger Lösegeld
immer mehr betroffene Unternehmen und Organisationen folgen dem Rat, kein Lösegeld zu zahlen.Laut einem neuen Bericht des Analyseunternehmens Chainalysis konnten Hacker im Jahr 2025 im Zusammenhang mit Ransomware-Angriffen insgesamt 820 Millionen Dollar erbeuten.Auch wenn die Summe hoch ist, im Vergleich zum Vorjahr ist sie damit um 28 Prozent gesunken. Zudem ist zu berücksichtigen, dass die…
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Hackers Launch Massive SonicWall Firewall Attack Using 4,000+ IP Addresses
Hackers are actively mapping SonicWall firewalls worldwide, launching more than 84,000 SonicOS scanning sessions from over 4,000 unique IP addresses in just four days to identify SSL VPN targets for future credential and vulnerability attacks. Three operationally distinct infrastructure clusters coordinated large-scale VPN enumeration, with 92% of all sessions hitting a single SonicOS REST API…
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Tron: Hacker-Tod zwischen Fakten und Fragen
Tags: hackerTron soll sich 1998 umgebracht haben. In der Szene kursieren andere Deutungen. Warum der Fall bis heute so brisant ist. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/tron-hacker-tod-zwischen-fakten-und-fragen-2603-205922.html
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$4.8M in crypto stolen after Korean tax agency exposes wallet seed
South Korea’s National Tax Service accidentally exposed the mnemonic recovery phrase of a seized cryptocurrency wallet in an official press release, allowing hackers to steal 6.4 billion won ($4.8M) worth in cryptocurrency. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/48m-in-crypto-stolen-after-korean-tax-agency-exposes-wallet-seed/
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Hackers Exploit Windows File Explorer and WebDAV to Distribute Malware
Cybersecurity researchers at Cofense Intelligence have uncovered an ongoing campaign where threat actors abuse Windows File Explorer to distribute malware. By exploiting the legacy WebDAV protocol, attackers are tricking victims into downloading Remote Access Trojans (RATs) while bypassing traditional web browser security controls and some Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems.”‹ WebDAV Exploit WebDAV (Web-based…
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Security hole could let hackers take over Juniper Networks PTX core routers
The hole is “especially dangerous, because these devices often sit in the middle of the network, not on the fringes,” said Piyush Sharma, CEO of Tuskira. “If an attacker gains control of a PTX, the impact is bigger than a single device compromise because it can become a traffic vantage point and a control point…
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APT37 hackers use new malware to breach air-gapped networks
North Korean hackers are deploying newly uncovered tools to move data between internet-connected and air-gapped systems, spread via removable drives, and conduct covert surveillance. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt37-hackers-use-new-malware-to-breach-air-gapped-networks/
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ShinyHunters Leak 2M Records From Dutch Telecom Odido, Claim 21M Stolen
ShinyHunters hackers leak 2 million records from Dutch telecom Odido after ransom refusal, claiming up to 21 million customer records were stolen in the breach. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/shinyhunters-leak-dutch-telecom-odido-data/
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Europol-led crackdown on The Com hackers leads to 30 arrests
A yearlong Europol-coordinated operation dubbed “Project Compass” has led to 30 arrests and 179 suspects being tied to “The Com,” an online cybercrime collective that targets children and teenagers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-crackdown-on-the-com-cybercrime-gang-leads-to-30-arrests/
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ClawJacked Vulnerability in OpenClaw Could Let Websites Hijack AI Agents
Is your AI assistant safe? Oasis Security researchers have found a critical ClawJacked vulnerability in OpenClaw that allows hackers to hijack AI agents through a simple browser tab. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/openclaw-vulnerability-openclaw-hijack-ai-agents/
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5 Nations Alert: Critical Cisco Bug Used in Global Espionage Campaign
Hackers exploited a critical Cisco SD-WAN flaw, prompting a rare joint warning from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. The post 5 Nations Alert: Critical Cisco Bug Used in Global Espionage Campaign appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cisco-sdwan-flaw-five-eyes-joint-warning/
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ClawJacked Vulnerability in OpenClaw Lets Websites Hijack AI Agents
Is your AI assistant safe? Oasis Security researchers have found a critical ClawJacked vulnerability in OpenClaw that allows hackers to hijack AI agents through a simple browser tab. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/openclaw-vulnerability-openclaw-hijack-ai-agents/
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Hackers Use 1Campaign to Hide Malicious Ads From Google Reviewers
Varonis Threat Labs reveals 1Campaign, a platform used to trick Google Ads and hide phishing pages. Learn how this cloaking tool targets real users while evading security. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-1campaign-hide-malicious-ads-google-reviewers/
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ManoMano data breach impacted 38 Million customer accounts
European DIY platform ManoMano suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing personal data of 38 million customers. European DIY e-commerce platform ManoMano disclosed a major data breach affecting 38 million customers. Hackers accessed personal information by compromising a third-party service provider, prompting notifications and potential security measures for impacted users across multiple countries.…
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Hacker-Angriffe: USA, Indien und Deutschland stark betroffen
Zwischen 2023 und 2025 wurden weltweit fast 10.000 große Datenlecks registriert, bei denen über 7,8 Milliarden E-Mail-Datensätze offengelegt wurden. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/hacker-angriffe-deutschland-betroffen
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Former Air Force officer arrested for conspiring with hacker to provide flight training to Chinese military
Gerald Eddie Brown, 65, was arrested in Jeffersonville, Indiana on Thursday after spending nearly three years living in China and allegedly providing combat aircraft training to pilots in the Chinese Air Force. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/former-air-force-officer-arrested-for-working-with-hacker-flight-training-china
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Breach Roundup: Finnish Hacker Sentenced to Nearly 7 Years
Also, More ShinyHunters Breaches, North Korea Laptop Farm Operator Sentenced. This week, Finland’s Aleksanteri Kivimäki sentenced. ShinyHunters breaches. Laptop farm rancher sentenced. Oregon state agency hacker sentenced. African scammers arrested. MuddyWater AI-assisted hacks. Advantest ransomware incident, SolarWinds and Microsoft patches. FileZen flaw. QualDerm breach. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/breach-roundup-finnish-hacker-sentenced-to-nearly-7-years-a-30863
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Don’t Bring a Knife to a Gunfight: How to Choose the Right Microsegmentation Enforcement for Your Enterprise
As the network security landscape matures, a consensus has emerged among CISOs and security architects that preventing lateral movement attacks through microsegmentation is a critical part of their overall cybersecurity strategy. Controlling east-west traffic to prevent lateral attacks has become increasingly important, especially as hackers now leverage AI-driven automation to multiply the volume of attacks……
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Don’t Bring a Knife to a Gunfight: How to Choose the Right Microsegmentation Enforcement for Your Enterprise
As the network security landscape matures, a consensus has emerged among CISOs and security architects that preventing lateral movement attacks through microsegmentation is a critical part of their overall cybersecurity strategy. Controlling east-west traffic to prevent lateral attacks has become increasingly important, especially as hackers now leverage AI-driven automation to multiply the volume of attacks……
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Suspected Chinese Cyberespionage Operation Hits 53 Telecoms
Google Unmasks, Disrupts Group Using Sheets for Command-and-Control Purposes. Likely Chinese nation-state hackers used online spreadsheets as infrastructure for hacking campaigns that affected at least 53 telecom operators across 42 countries, Google disclosed Wednesday. Incident responders discovered a backdoor being remotely controlled through Google Sheets. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/suspected-chinese-cyberespionage-operation-hits-53-telecoms-a-30857
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European DYI chain ManoMano data breach impacts 38 million customers
DIY store chain ManoMano is notifying customers of a data breach personal data, which was caused by hackers compromising a third-party service provider. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-dyi-chain-manomano-data-breach-impacts-38-million-customers/
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Cryptohack Roundup: Step Finance Shuts Down After Exploit
Also: IoTex Bridge Exploit Linked to Private Key Breach. This week, Step Finance shuts down, IoTeX bridge exploit, Russia-linked exchanges help evade sanctions, Australian charged in $3.5 million scam, a hacker returned $21 million in seized bitcoin to South Korean prosecutors and Malaysia arrested 12 police officers in an extortion case. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Cisco says hackers have been exploiting a critical bug to break into big customer networks since 2023
The U.S. government and its allies said hackers have been exploiting the newly identified bug in Cisco networking gear around the world for years, and urged organizations to patch. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/cisco-says-hackers-have-been-exploiting-a-critical-bug-to-break-into-big-customer-networks-since-2023/
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China-linked hackers breached dozens of telecoms, government agencies
The cyberattacks used a clever technique: malware that hid in plain sight on Google Sheets. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/china-cyberattacks-telecommunications-google-sheets/813082/
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Hackers abused Cisco SD-WAN zero-day since 2023 to gain full admin control
Cisco SD-WAN vulnerability CVE-2026-20127 has been exploited since 2023 to gain unauthenticated admin access. A critical Cisco SD-WAN vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20127 (CVSS score of 10.0), has been actively exploited since 2023. The flaw affects Catalyst SD-WAN Controller and Manager and allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and gain full administrative access by sending…
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OpenAI Confirms Chinese Hackers Used ChatGPT in Cyberattack Campaign
OpenAI has confirmed that Chinese-linked operators misused ChatGPT as part of a broader campaign that blended cyber operations, online harassment, and covert influence tactics, according to its latest threat report “Disrupting malicious uses of AI.” While the models were not used to write exploits or break into networks directly, they were repeatedly abused to plan…
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Hacker kompromittieren immer schneller
Tags: access, ai, crowdstrike, cyberattack, cybercrime, hacker, LLM, malware, north-korea, threat, toolDer Einsatz von KI-Tools macht Cyberangriffe nicht nur schneller, sondern erhöht auch die Taktzahl.Crowdstrike hat die aktuelle Ausgabe seines Global Threat Report veröffentlicht mit mehreren bemerkenswerten Erkenntnissen.So benötigte ein Angreifer im Jahr 2025 im Schnitt nur noch 29 Minuten, um sich vollständigen Zugriff auf ein Netzwerk zu verschaffen. Damit läuft die Kompromittierung rund 65 Prozent…
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China-linked hackers used Google Sheets to spy on telecoms and governments across 42 countries
Tags: access, api, apt, china, cloud, communications, cyber, cyberespionage, data, defense, endpoint, espionage, google, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, linux, mandiant, monitoring, network, phone, radius, service, spy, theft, threat, vpnHow Mandiant found it: The campaign came to light during a Mandiant Threat Defense investigation, when analysts flagged unusual activity on a CentOS server. A binary named xapt, designed to masquerade as the apt package manager on Debian-based Linux systems, had already escalated to root and was running shell commands to confirm its access level,…
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Government Data Stolen After Hacker Jailbreaks Claude AI to Write Malicious Exploit Code
Tags: ai, breach, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, exploit, government, hacker, malicious, vulnerabilityA hacker successfully manipulated Anthropic’s Claude AI to launch a sophisticated month-long cyberattack against Mexican government agencies. Between December 2025 and January 2026, the attacker utilized >>jailbreaking<< techniques to bypass safety guardrails, forcing the AI to identify vulnerabilities, generate functional exploit code, and exfiltrate sensitive data. The Jailbreak Method Cybersecurity firm Gambit Security revealed that…