Tag: international
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US to sign Pall Mall pact aimed at countering spyware abuses
The U.S. plans to sign an international agreement designed to govern the use of commercial spyware, the State Department said Thursday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-to-sign-pall-mall-process-code-of-practice-spyware
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Rights group calls on Thai government to end alleged cyberattacks against civil society
Human rights non-profit Amnesty International urged Thai authorities this week to investigate claims of state-sponsored cyberattacks against human rights organizations and pro-democracy activists following the leak of internal government documents that detailed such an operation. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/rights-group-calls-on-thai-government-to-stop-alleged-cyberattacks-on-civil-society
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NCSC shares technical details of spyware targeting Uyghur, Tibetan and Taiwanese groups
The U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre and international cybersecurity and intelligence agencies on Wednesday said hackers are deploying two forms of previously identified spyware to snoop on Uyghur, Tibetan and Taiwanese individuals and civil society organizations. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ncsc-shares-details-on-spyware-targeting-uyghur-tiben-taiwanese-groups
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CES 2015 in Las Vegas: Erster Eindruck, 5 Trendthemen
Tags: internationalGestern fiel der Startschuss der diesjährigen International Consumers Electronics Show (CES) und 160.000 begeisterte Technik-Fans fanden den Weg ins leicht winterlich anmutende Las Vegas, um einen Blick in die Zukunft der Technologien zu werfen. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/01/07/ces-2015-erster-eindruck-5-trendthemen/
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Fast Flux is the New Cyber Weapon”, And It’s Hard to Stop, Warns CISA
Tags: advisory, cisa, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, detection, infrastructure, international, maliciousThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), alongside the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and international cybersecurity partners, has issued an urgent advisory titled “Fast Flux: A National Security Threat.” The advisory highlights the growing use of fast flux techniques by cybercriminals and potentially nation-state actors to evade detection…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 40
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape CISA Releases Malware Analysis Report on RESURGE Malware Associated with Ivanti Connect Secure Unboxing Anubis: Exploring the Stealthy Tactics of FIN7’s Latest Backdoor Advancements in delivery: Scripting with Nietzsche Analyzing New HijackLoader Evasion Tactics Malicious Python…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 518 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. A flaw in Verizon’s iOS Call Filter app exposed call records of millions Port of Seattle ‘s August…
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U.S. Secures Extradition of Rydox Cybercrime Marketplace Admins from Kosovo in Major International Operation
The United States has successfully extradited two Kosovo nationals, Ardit Kutleshi, 26, and Jetmir Kutleshi, 28, from Kosovo to face charges in the Western District of Pennsylvania for their alleged roles as administrators of the Rydox cybercrime marketplace. The Rydox cybercrime marketplace was an illicit online platform that operated as a hub for cybercriminals, facilitating…
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Port of Seattle ‘s August data breach impacted 90,000 people
Port of Seattle is notifying 90,000 people of a data breach after personal data was stolen in a ransomware attack in August 2024. In August 2024, a cyber attack hit the Port of Seattle, which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The attack impacted websites and phone systems. According to The Seattle Times, the cyber…
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Port of Seattle says 90,000 people impacted in 2024 ransomware attack
The organization that runs Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and several container terminals said it is sending breach notification letters to those affected by a ransomware attack, including about 71,000 people in Washington state. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/port-of-seattle-says-90000-impacted-in-2024-ransomware-attack
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Hunters International Dumps Ransomware, Goes Full-on Extortion
Hunters International, the RaaS group that some believe evolved from Hive, appears to be rebranding and shifting operations, moving away from an unprofitable and risky ransomware business and focusing solely on exfiltrating data and extorting victims, say Group-IB researchers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/hunters-international-dumps-ransomware-goes-full-on-extortion/
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Trump fires NSA and Cybercom chief, jeopardizing cyber intel
Key NSC aides were also fired.: The dismissal of Haugh and Noble follows the firing of key aides on the National Security Council.The fired NSC leaders include David Feith, a senior director overseeing technology and national security; Brian Walsh, senior director for intelligence; Maggie Dougherty, senior director for international organizations; and Thomas Boodry, senior director…
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Hunters International shifting tactics amid growing risks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/hunters-international-shifting-tactics-amid-growing-risks
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Hunters International shifts from ransomware to pure data extortion
The Hunters International Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation is shutting down and rebranding with plans to switch to date theft and extortion-only attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hunters-international-rebrands-as-world-leaks-in-shift-to-data-extortion/
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CISA warns of Fast Flux DNS evasion used by cybercrime gangs
CISA, the FBI, the NSA, and international cybersecurity agencies are calling on organizations and DNS providers to mitigate the “Fast Flux” cybercrime evasion technique used by state-sponsored threat actors and ransomware gangs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-fast-flux-dns-evasion-used-by-cybercrime-gangs/
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International intelligence agencies raise the alarm on fast flux
The NSA and its partners want organizations to protect themselves against the technique, which can be tough to spot. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/fast-flux-nsa-cisa-advisory-bulletproof-hosting/
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Hunters International Linked to Hive Ransomware in Attacks on Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems
Hunters International, a ransomware group suspected to be a rebrand of the infamous Hive ransomware, has been linked to widespread attacks targeting Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, SunOS, and ESXi systems. Emerging in October 2023, the group has gained notoriety for its sophisticated techniques in data exfiltration and extortion. Cybersecurity researchers have noted similarities between Hunters International’s…
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Major Online Platform for Child Exploitation Dismantled
An international law enforcement operation has shut down Kidflix, a platform for child sexual exploitation with 1.8m registered users First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/online-platform-child-exploitation/
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Europol-led operation shuts down CSAM platform Kidflix, leading to 79 arrests
An international law enforcement operation shuts down Kidflix, a child sexual abuse material (CSAM) streaming platform with 1.8M users. An international operation, codenamed Operation Stream, against child sexual exploitation shuts down one of the largest streaming platforms that offered child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in the world, Kidflix. The investigation was led by the State…
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Hunters International Ransomware Gang Rebranding, Shifting Focus
The notorious cybercrime group Hunters International is dropping ransomware to focus on data theft and extortion. The post Hunters International Ransomware Gang Rebranding, Shifting Focus appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/hunters-international-ransomware-gang-rebranding-shifting-focus/
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Authorities Shut Down Kidflix Child Abuse Platform in Major Takedown
In one of the most significant operations against child sexual exploitation in recent history, authorities have announced the shutdown of >>Kidflix,
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Crimelords at Hunters International tell lackeys ransomware too ‘risky’
Bosses say theft now the name of the game with a shift in tactics, apparent branding First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/hunters_international_rebrand/
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SmokeLoader Malware Uses Weaponized 7z Archives to Deliver Infostealers
A recent malware campaign has been observed targeting the First Ukrainian International Bank (PUMB), utilizing a stealthy malware loader, Emmenhtal, in conjunction with the SmokeLoader malware. This campaign demonstrates advanced tactics by financially motivated threat actors to distribute infostealers like CryptBot and Lumma Stealer. The attack chain begins with weaponized 7z archives and culminates in…
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CSAM platform Kidflix shut down by international operation
Tags: internationalA multi-year operation against the child sexual abuse material (CSAM) platform Kidflix has led to dozens of arrests and the seizure of tens of thousands of illegal videos, Europol said Wednesday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/csam-platform-kidflix-shut-down-europol
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Paris set to host difficult negotiations on tackling commercial hacking tools
This week in Paris, the diplomatic initiative formerly known as the Pall Mall Process will continue to look for international agreement on thorny issues related to hacking tools known as commercial cyber intrusion capabilities (CCICs). First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/paris-pall-mall-process-meeting-commercial-hacking-tools
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 39
Tags: android, detection, framework, Hardware, international, malware, marketplace, microsoft, ransomware, serviceSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Microsoft Trusted Signing service abused to code-sign malware Shedding light on the ABYSSWORKER driver VSCode Marketplace Removes Two Extensions Deploying Early-Stage Ransomware New Android Malware Campaigns Evading Detection Using Cross-Platform Framework .NET MAUI Raspberry Robin: Copy…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 517 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. FBI and DOJ seize $8.2 Million in romance baiting crypto fraud scheme Experts warn of the new sophisticate…
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Cybersecurity Insights Report 2025: Herkömmliche passive Sicherheitsstrategien versagen
»Dieser Bericht ist eine noch nie dagewesene Analyse aus realen Angriffssimulationen bei Unternehmen aus aller Welt, die einzigartige Erkenntnisse liefert.« (Dennis Weyel, International Technical Director Horizon3.ai) Horizon3.ai, ein Anbieter im Bereich offensive Sicherheit, hat seinen Cybersecurity Insights Report 2025 veröffentlicht. Der Bericht zeigt die häufigsten Sicherheitslücken auf, mit denen Unternehmen zu kämpfen haben. Durch die……