Tag: hacking
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Oracle Extortion Case: $50M Demand From ‘Notorious’ Hacking Group
After breaching the security of Oracle’s E-Business Suite, a well-known group of hackers is actively trying to extort execs for millions of dollars. The post Oracle Extortion Case: $50M Demand From ‘Notorious’ Hacking Group appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-oracle-e-business-suite-breach-ransom-extortion-clop/
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Hospital Chain to Pay $7.6M to Settle Breach Litigation
Hospital Sisters Health System’s 2023 Hack Affected Nearly 900,000 People. A network of 13 Catholic hospitals, community health centers and clinics in the Midwest will pay $7.6 million and implement improvements to its data security practices to settle consolidated class action litigation filed in the aftermath of a 2023 hacking incident affecting nearly 900,000 people.…
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Kido nursery hackers say they have deleted stolen data
Experts say attempting to extort children lost Radiant group credibility in hacking world, which made it take actionCybercriminals who stole pictures and the private information of <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/26/kido-nursery-hackers-radiant-threaten-publish-children-profiles”>thousands of nursery children have deleted the data.A gang calling themselves Radiant have removed details of children at the UK-based Kido nursery chain from a website it had…
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Russia, Chinese Hacking Buffets Europe
ENISA: Nation-State Hacking ‘Steadily Intensified’ Over 12-Month Period. Nearly every member government of the European Union experienced a cyberattack from a nation-state hacker in the 12 months ending in July, primarily from Russian and Chinese threat actors who steadily intensified hacking, says the European cyber agency. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/russia-chinese-hacking-buffets-europe-a-29616
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Harrods Data Breach Explained
On Friday, September 2627, 2025 (UK time), Harrods warned that a third-party provider suffered an intrusion that exposed some online customers’ basic personal details (names and contact information). Harrods says its own systems weren’t breached, payment data and passwords weren’t taken, and the incident is separate from hacking activity it faced earlier this year. Authorities……
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Harrods Data Breach Explained
On Friday, September 2627, 2025 (UK time), Harrods warned that a third-party provider suffered an intrusion that exposed some online customers’ basic personal details (names and contact information). Harrods says its own systems weren’t breached, payment data and passwords weren’t taken, and the incident is separate from hacking activity it faced earlier this year. Authorities……
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Harrods Data Breach Explained
On Friday, September 2627, 2025 (UK time), Harrods warned that a third-party provider suffered an intrusion that exposed some online customers’ basic personal details (names and contact information). Harrods says its own systems weren’t breached, payment data and passwords weren’t taken, and the incident is separate from hacking activity it faced earlier this year. Authorities……
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Dutch teens recruited on Telegram, accused of Russia-backed hacking plot
Two 17-year-olds have been arrested by Dutch authorities on suspicion of spying for pro-Russian hackers. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/dutch-teens-recruited-telegram-russia
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Dutch teens recruited on Telegram, accused of Russia-backed hacking plot
Two 17-year-olds have been arrested by Dutch authorities on suspicion of spying for pro-Russian hackers. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/dutch-teens-recruited-telegram-russia
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Dutch teens recruited on Telegram, accused of Russia-backed hacking plot
Two 17-year-olds have been arrested by Dutch authorities on suspicion of spying for pro-Russian hackers. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/dutch-teens-recruited-telegram-russia
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Ransomware gang sought BBC reporter’s help in hacking media giant
Threat actors claiming to represent the Medusa ransomware gang tempted a BBC correspondent to become an insider threat by offering a significant amount of money. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-sought-bbc-reporters-help-in-hacking-media-giant/
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Dutch teens arrested for trying to spy on Europol for Russia
Two Dutch teenage boys aged 17, reportedly used hacking devices to spy for Russia, have been arrested by the Politie on Monday. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-teens-arrested-for-trying-to-spy-on-europol-for-russia/
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New Chinese Espionage Hacking Group Uncovered
‘RedNovember’ Has Hacked Organizations in the US, Asia and Europe. A hacking group associated with widespread compromise of edge devices is a Chinese-state-aligned group, says cybersecurity firm Recorded Future. The firm says the threat actor, which it now tracks as RedNovember, is highly likely a Chinese state-sponsored threat activity group. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Feds Isolate Cisco Firewalls to Defend Against ‘Arcane Door’
CISA Issues Emergency Directive After Cisco Exploits Persist After Reboot. CISA issued an emergency directive Thursday after discovering an advanced hacking campaign exploiting two persistent zero-days in Cisco firewall gear – malware that survives system reboots and upgrades – forcing agencies to disconnect vulnerable devices by Friday. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/feds-isolate-cisco-firewalls-to-defend-against-arcane-door-a-29568
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Chinese Hackers Deploy New PlugX Variant
Sophisticated Cyberespionage Campaign Targets Asian Telecom, Manufacturing Sectors. A remote access Trojan that’s a staple of Chinese nation-state hacking is part of an ongoing campaign targeting telecom and manufacturing sectors in Central and South Asian countries. The threat actor, tracked as Naikon, apparently has access to a new variant of PlugX malware. First seen on…
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Cell Tower Hacking Gear Seized Ahead of UN General Assembly
The equipment could be used to disable cell phone towers and conduct denial-of-services attacks across New York City First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cell-tower-hacking-gear-seized-nyc/
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Cell Tower Hacking Gear Seized Ahead of UN General Assembly
The equipment could be used to disable cell phone towers and conduct denial-of-services attacks across New York City First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cell-tower-hacking-gear-seized-nyc/
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DEF CON 33: 40 Years Of Phrack: Hacking, Zines Digital Dissent
Creators, Authors and Presenters: Richinseattle, Netspooky, Chompie Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Creators/Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely DEF CON 33 outstanding content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/def-con-33-40-years-of-phrack-hacking-zines-digital-dissent/
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Iranian Hacking Group Nimbus Manticore Expands European Targeting
Nimbus Manticore intensified European cyber-espionage, targeting aerospace, telecom, defense sectors First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/iran-nimbus-manticore-european/
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Microsoft DCU’s Takedown of RaccoonO365
When I saw the name of the Microsoft Digital Crime Unit’s latest target, “RaccoonO365” I probably reacted to it differently than most. With the help of a friend in Lagos, we’ve been watching the money launderers and things have reached a point that they now refer to what we previously called “Business Email Compromise” or…
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Unit 221B raises $5M to help track and disrupt today’s top hacking groups
The seed funding raise will help Unit 221B expand its threat intelligence platform, which tracks the English-speaking youth hacking phenomenon. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/22/unit-221b-raises-5-million-to-help-track-and-disrupt-todays-top-hacking-groups/
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ComicForm and SectorJ149 Hackers Deploy Formbook Malware in Eurasian Cyberattacks
Tags: attack, cyberattack, cybersecurity, finance, group, hacker, hacking, malware, phishing, russiaOrganizations in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia have emerged as the target of a phishing campaign undertaken by a previously undocumented hacking group called ComicForm since at least April 2025.The activity primarily targeted industrial, financial, tourism, biotechnology, research, and trade sectors, cybersecurity company F6 said in an analysis published last week.The attack chain involves First seen…
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AI-powered vulnerability detection will make things worse, not better, former US cyber official warns
Patching won’t be able to keep up with discovery, said Rob Joyce, who once led the National Security Agency’s elite hacking team. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ai-vulnerability-detection-patching-threats-mandiant-summit/760746/
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Unit 221B raises $5 million to help track and disrupt today’s top hacking groups
The seed funding raise will help Unit 221B expand its threat intelligence platform, which tracks the English-speaking youth hacking phenomenon. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/22/unit-221b-raises-5-million-to-help-track-and-disrupt-todays-top-hacking-groups/
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, AI Hacking Tools, DDR5 Bit-Flips, npm Worm & More
The security landscape now moves at a pace no patch cycle can match. Attackers aren’t waiting for quarterly updates or monthly fixes”, they adapt within hours, blending fresh techniques with old, forgotten flaws to create new openings. A vulnerability closed yesterday can become the blueprint for tomorrow’s breach.This week’s recap explores the trends driving that…
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DEF CON 33: Mobile Hacking Community
Creators, Authors and Presenters: d3dbot, Mobile Hacking Community Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Creators/Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely DEF CON 33 outstanding content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/def-con-33-mobile-hacking-community/
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Pentagon Bans China-Based Engineers Over Hacking Concerns
The Pentagon bans China-based staff from cloud work after reports warn of espionage risks and urge tighter supply chain security. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/pentagon-bans-china-based-engineers-over-hacking-concerns/
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A Dangerous Worm Is Eating Its Way Through Software Packages
Plus: An investigation reveals how US tech companies reportedly helped build China’s sweeping surveillance state, and two more alleged members of the Scattered Spider hacking group were arrested. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/a-dangerous-worm-is-eating-its-way-through-software-packages/
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Security News This Week: A Dangerous Worm Is Eating Its Way Through Software Packages
Plus: An investigation reveals how US tech companies reportedly helped build China’s sweeping surveillance state, and two more alleged members of the Scattered Spider hacking group were arrested. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/a-dangerous-worm-is-eating-its-way-through-software-packages/
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Russian Nation-State Hackers Join Forces to Target Ukraine
First-Ever Malware Tie-Up Spotted Between FSB’s Turla and Gamaredon Hacking Groups. Two long-running advanced persistent threat groups tied to Russia’s Federal Security Service, the FSB, called Turla and Gamaredon, appear for the first time to be running a joint cyberespionage operation using their separate malware arsenals, designed to hit high-value targets in Ukraine. First seen…