Tag: hacker
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BlackSanta Malware Targets HR Staff with Fake CV Downloads
Aryaka researchers have identified a new threat from a Russian-speaking group using ‘BlackSanta’ malware. By disguising attacks as job applications, hackers are bypassing security to target recruitment workflows. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/blacksanta-malware-hr-staff-fake-cv-downloads/
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Das sind die Lieblingsbranchen von Hackern
Tags: hackerHacker haben klare Lieblingsbranchen. Wer besonders im Visier steht und wie Cyberkriminelle ihre Methoden gerade gefährlich weiterentwickeln. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/lieblingsbranchen-hacker
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Hacker verkauft Exploit für gefährliche Windows-Lücke was du jetzt tun kannst
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/exploit-windows-luecke-1733016/
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Hackers Pose as IT Staff in Microsoft Teams to Install Malware
Hackers are impersonating IT staff in Microsoft Teams to trick employees into installing malware, giving attackers stealthy access to corporate networks. The post Hackers Pose as IT Staff in Microsoft Teams to Install Malware appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-teams-it-impersonation-malware-attack/
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Cal AI, New Owner of MyFitnessPal, Hit by Alleged Breach of 3 Million Users
Cal AI faces data breach claims after hackers post alleged data of 3 million users, including emails, health details, and subscriptions. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cal-ai-myfitnesspal-data-breach-3m-users/
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CISA Warns SolarWinds and Ivanti Vulnerabilities Are Actively Exploited
Organizations often prioritize patching vulnerabilities based on severity scores, assuming that lower-rated issues pose limited risk. In practice, attackers frequently exploit vulnerabilities that remain unpatched in real environments, regardless of their official severity rating. New reporting from The Hacker News highlights that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added multiple vulnerabilities affecting products…
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ShinyHunters Hackers Threaten 400 Firms Over Stolen Salesforce Data
ShinyHunters claims to have stolen data from 400 firms via Salesforce portals and is threatening to leak the information unless ransom demands are paid. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/shinyhunters-hackers-threat-stolen-salesforce-data/
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China-Linked Hackers Hit Qatar with Backdoor Disguised as War News
China-linked hackers targeted Qatar using fake war news lures to spread PlugX backdoor malware and spy on military and energy sectors. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/china-hackers-qatar-backdoor-fake-war-news/
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Hackers may have breached FBI wiretap network via supply chain
A suspected breach of the FBI’s wiretap network has investigators asking whether a nation-state was involved. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/hackers-may-have-breached-fbi-wiretap-network-via-supply-chain/
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Fake LinkedIn Interview Used by Lazarus Hackers to Target AllSecure CEO
Researchers at AllSecure have revealed how North Korean hackers from the Lazarus Group used a fake LinkedIn job interview and deepfake technology to target their CEO. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-linkedin-interview-lazarus-hackers-allsecure-ceo/
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APT28 Uses BEARDSHELL and COVENANT Malware to Spy on Ukrainian Military
The Russian state-sponsored hacking group tracked as APT28 has been observed using a pair of implants dubbed BEARDSHELL and COVENANT to facilitate long”‘term surveillance of Ukrainian military personnel.The two malware families have been put to use since April 2024, ESET said in a new report shared with The Hacker News.APT28, also tracked as Blue Athena,…
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Russian military hackers revive advanced malware to spy on Ukraine, researchers say
Russian state hacker group APT28 has revived a sophisticated cyber-espionage toolkit to spy on Ukrainian targets, including military personnel, according to a report published Tuesday by cybersecurity firm ESET. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-apt-28-revives-malware-to-spy-on-ukraine
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Russian Hackers Target WhatsApp and Signal Accounts of Global Military and Government Officials
Dutch intelligence reveals Russian state hackers are trying to hijack the Signal and WhatsApp accounts of key targets First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/russian-hackers-target-military/
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APT28 hackers deploy customized variant of Covenant open-source tool
The Russian state-sponsored APT28 threat group is using a custom variant of the open-source Covenant post-exploitation framework for long-term espionage operations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt28-hackers-deploy-customized-variant-of-covenant-open-source-tool/
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Hackers Use Microsoft Teams to Manipulate Employees Into Allowing Remote Access
A newly discovered malware operation is targeting employees at finance and healthcare organizations by posing as internal IT support. Once inside, the attackers deploy a stealthy new tool called the A0Backdoor. Cybersecurity researchers at BlueVoyant have identified a threat group, known as Blitz Brigantine or Storm-1811, using email bombing and Microsoft Teams messages to trick…
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Microsoft Teams phishing targets employees with A0Backdoor malware
Hackers contacted employees at financial and healthcare organizations over Microsoft Teams to trick them into granting remote access through Quick Assist and deploy a new piece of malware called A0Backdoor. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-phishing-targets-employees-with-backdoors/
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Microsoft Teams phishing targets employees with A0Backdoor malware
Hackers contacted employees at financial and healthcare organizations over Microsoft Teams to trick them into granting remote access through Quick Assist and deploy a new piece of malware called A0Backdoor. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-phishing-targets-employees-with-backdoors/
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Dutch Intel Warns of Russian Hackers Hijacking Signal, WhatsApp Attacks
Dutch intelligence warns Russian hackers are hijacking Signal and WhatsApp accounts using fake support bots and verification code scams targeting officials and journalists. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/dutch-intel-russia-hackers-hijack-signal-whatsapp-attacks/
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Microsoft Teams phishing targets employees with backdoors
Hackers contacted employees at financial and healthcare organizations over Microsoft Teams to trick them into granting remote access through Quick Assist and deploy a new piece of malware called A0Backdoor. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-phishing-targets-employees-with-backdoors/
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Cloud attacks exploit flaws more than weak credentials
Hackers are increasingly exploiting newly disclosed vulnerabilities in third-party software to gain initial access to cloud environments, with the window for attacks shrinking from weeks to just days. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-cloud-attacks-exploit-flaws-more-than-weak-credentials/
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Dutch govt warns of Signal, WhatsApp account hijacking attacks
Russian state-sponsored hackers have been linked to an ongoing Signal and WhatsApp phishing campaign targeting government officials, military personnel, and journalists to gain access to sensitive messages. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-govt-warns-of-signal-whatsapp-account-hijacking-attacks/
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Hacker FreeAll Over Cisco SD-WAN Flaw
Three-Year Old Zero-Day Under Mass Attack. A flaw in Cisco Software-defined network management software has become a hacker free-for-all, warn cybersecurity experts. The flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain administrative privileges on the affected system. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/hacker-free-for-all-over-cisco-sd-wan-flaw-a-30946
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ShinyHunters claims ongoing Salesforce Aura data theft attacks
Salesforce is warning customers that hackers are targeting websites with misconfigured Experience Cloud platforms that give guest users access to more data than intended. However, the ShinyHunters extortion gang claims to be actively exploiting a new bug to steal data from instances. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shinyhunters-claims-ongoing-salesforce-aura-data-theft-attacks/
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Russian government hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, Dutch spies warn
Dutch intelligence is accusing Russia-backed hackers of running a “large-scale global” hacking campaign against Signal and WhatsApp users. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/russian-government-hackers-targeting-signal-and-whatsapp-users-dutch-spies-warn/
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Russia-linked hackers target Signal, WhatsApp of officials globally
Russia-linked hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts of government and military officials worldwide, warns Dutch intelligence. Dutch intelligence agencies (MIVD and AIVD) warn of a global campaign by Russia-linked threat actors aiming to compromise Signal and WhatsApp accounts. The operation targets government officials, civil servants, and military personnel, highlighting growing cyber risks to sensitive…
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Kremlin hackers attempting to compromise Signal, WhatsApp accounts globally
Russian state hackers are carrying out a global campaign to compromise Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to government officials and military personnel, Dutch intelligence warned Monday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russian-hackers-target-signal-whatsapp-warn-dutch-intelligence-agencies
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Russian hackers crack into officials’ Signal and WhatsApp accounts
Russian state hackers are trying to break into Signal and WhatsApp accounts used by diplomats, military staff, and government officials worldwide, Dutch intelligence agencies … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/09/signal-whatsapp-accounts-russian-hackers/
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Iran’s MuddyWater Hackers Target US Firms with New Dindoor Backdoor
Researchers say Iran’s MuddyWater hackers targeted US companies and an Israeli software firm’s department in a cyber campaign using the Dindoor malware – All this amid the ongoing conflict. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/iran-muddywater-hackers-us-dindoor-backdoor/