Tag: hacking
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UK, US Officials Warn About Chinese Cyberthreat
UK GCHQ Director Calls Chinese Hacking a ‘Top Priority’. Chinese-backed espionage and cyber disruption pose a major threat to global critical infrastr… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/uk-us-officials-warn-about-chinese-cyberthreat-a-25204
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Apple fixes Safari WebKit zero-day flaw exploited at Pwn2Own
Apple has released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability in the Safari web browser exploited during this year’s Pwn2Own Vancouver hacking c… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-fixes-safari-webkit-zero-day-flaw-exploited-at-pwn2own/
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VMware Patches Vulnerabilities Exploited at Pwn2Own 2024
VMware has patched three vulnerabilities exploited earlier this year at the Pwn2Own hacking competition. The post as patched three vulnerabilities exp… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/vmware-patches-vulnerabilities-exploited-at-pwn2own-2024/
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Zscaler Confirms Only Isolated Test Server Was Hacked
Tags: hackingZscaler has completed its investigation into the recent hacking claims and found that only an isolated test environment was compromised. The post has … First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/zscaler-confirms-only-isolated-test-server-was-hacked/
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INC ransomware source code selling on hacking forums for $300,000
A cybercriminal using the name salfetka claims to be selling the source code of INC Ransom, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation launched in Aug… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/inc-ransomware-source-code-selling-on-hacking-forums-for-300-000/
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$2.5 Million Offered at Upcoming ‘Matrix Cup’ Chinese Hacking Contest
The Chinese hacking contest Matrix Cup is offering big rewards for exploits targeting OSs, smartphones, enterprise software, browsers, and security pr… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/2-5-million-offered-at-upcoming-matrix-cup-chinese-hacking-contest/
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The Psychological Underpinnings of Modern Hacking Techniques
The tactics employed by hackers today aren’t new; they’re simply adapted for the digital age, exploiting the same human weaknesses that have always ex… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/the-psychological-underpinnings-of-modern-hacking-techniques
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North Korean Hackers Abusing Facebook MS Management Console
The North Korean hacking group known as Kimsuky has been reported to employ sophisticated methods involving social media platforms and system manageme… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/north-korean-hackers-abusing/
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Zscaler Investigates Hacking Claims After Data Offered for Sale
Zscaler says its customer, production and corporate environments are not impacted after a notorious hacker offers to sell access. The post says its cu… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/zscaler-investigates-hacking-claims-after-data-offered-for-sale/
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FBI warns of gift card fraud ring targeting retail companies
The FBI warned retail companies in the United States that a financially motivated hacking group has been targeting employees in their gift card depart… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-gift-card-fraud-ring-targeting-retail-companies/
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Polish Government Under Sophisticated Cyber Attack From APT28 Hacker Group
The Polish computer emergency response team CERT.pl has issued a warning about an ongoing cyberattack campaign by the notorious APT28 hacking group, a… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/polish-government-under-sophisticated-cyber-attack/
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A (Strange) Interview the RussianLinked Hackers Targeting US Water Utilities
Despite Cyber Army of Russia’s claims of swaying US minds and hearts, experts say the cyber sabotage group appears to be hyping its hacking for a dome… First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/cyber-army-of-russia-interview/
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UK to Take Steps in Helping Protect Consumers Against Cyber Threats from Smart Devices
The UK has taken a pioneering step by introducing new laws aimed at safeguarding consumers against hacking and cyber-attacks while using internet-conn… First seen on itsecurityguru.org Jump to article: www.itsecurityguru.org/2024/04/29/uk-becomes-first-country-to-take-steps-in-helping-protect-consumers-against-cyber-threats-from-smart-devices
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NSA warns of North Korean hackers exploiting weak DMARC email policies
The NSA and FBI warned that the APT43 North Korea-linked hacking group exploits weak email Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conforman… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-warns-of-north-korean-hackers-exploiting-weak-dmarc-email-policies/
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Germany Warns Russia: Hacking Will Have Consequences
War of the words: Fancy Bear actions are intolerable and unacceptable, complains German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock. The post he words: Fancy B… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/05/germany-russia-hacking-richixbw/
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New Report Exposes Iranian Hacking Group’s Media Masquerade
Mandiant Says APT42 Members Have Been Posing as Journalists to Steal Troves of Data. Members of the Iranian state hacking group APT42 have been observ… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/new-report-exposes-iranian-hacking-groups-media-masquerade-a-25011
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US govt warns of pro-Russian hacktivists targeting water facilities
The US government is warning that pro-Russian hacktivists are seeking out and hacking into unsecured operational technology (OT) systems used to disru… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-warns-of-pro-russian-hacktivists-targeting-water-facilities/
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Managed Service Provider Denies Being Source of Breach
Health Analytics Firm Said Hackers Stole Data on 1 Million by Hacking MSP’s Network. Who’s responsible for a breach that exposed personal information … First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/managed-service-provider-denies-being-source-breach-a-24998
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Notorious Finnish Hacker sentenced to more than six years in prison
Finnish hacker was sentenced to more than six years in prison for hacking into an online psychotherapy clinic and attempted extortion. A popular 26-ye… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/162571/cyber-crime/finnish-hacker-sentenced-6-years-prison.html
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Grab 9 Ethical Hacking Courses for $30 and Improve Your Business Security
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Iran Dupes US Military Contractors, Gov’t Agencies in Years-Long Cyber Campaign
A state-sponsored hacking team employed a clever masquerade and elaborate back-end infrastructure as part of a five-year info-stealing campaign that c… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/iran-dupes-military-contractors-govt-agencies-cybercampaign
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Apex Legends hacker says game developers patched exploit used on streamers
Last month, a hacker wreaked havoc during an esports tournament of the popular shooter game Apex Legends, hacking two well-known streamers mid-game to… First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/04/18/apex-legends-hacker-says-game-developers-patched-exploit-used-on-streamers/
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Finnish Hacker Kivimaki Found Guilty in Vastaamo Hack
‘Ransom_man’ Extortionist Faces 6-Year, 3-Month Prison Term. A Finnish court found Aleksanteri Tomminpoika Kivimäki guilty of hacking and leaking onli… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/finnish-hacker-kivimaki-found-guilty-in-vastaamo-hack-a-24972
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Targeted operation against Ukraine exploited 7-year-old MS Office bug
A hacking campaign targeted Ukraine exploiting a seven-year-old vulnerability in Microsoft Office to deliver Cobalt Strike. Security experts at Deep I… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/162420/hacking/ukraine-campaign-old-ms-office-bug.html
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ArcaneDoor hackers exploit Cisco zero-days to breach govt networks
‹Cisco warned today that a state-backed hacking group has been exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepo… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/arcanedoor-hackers-exploit-cisco-zero-days-to-breach-govt-networks/
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Vulnerabilities Expose Brocade SAN Appliances, Switches to Hacking
The Brocade SANnav management application is affected by multiple vulnerabilities, including a publicly available root password. The post ade SANnav m… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/vulnerabilities-expose-brocade-san-appliances-switches-to-hacking/
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DPRK hacking groups breach South Korean defense contractors
The National Police Agency in South Korea issued an urgent warning today about North Korean hacking groups targeting defense industry entities to stea… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dprk-hacking-groups-breach-south-korean-defense-contractors/
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U.S. Reveals Charges Against Iranian Nationals in Extensive Cyber Attack Plot
The U.S. government charged four Iranian nationals for their alleged involvement in multi-year hacking operations targeting several prominent entities… First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/iranians-hackers-multi-year-hacking-operations/
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Russian APT28 Group in New GooseEgg Hacking Campaign
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