Tag: service
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Taylor Swift Ticket Thieves Charged in Court for Resale Operation
Tags: serviceThe pair found a loophole through StubHub’s services, allowing them to steal tickets and resell them for personal profit, amassing hundreds of thousands of dollars. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/taylor-swift-ticket-thieves-charged
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Fake BianLian Ransom Demands Sent via Physical Letters to U.S. Firms
In a novel and concerning development, multiple U.S. organizations have reported receiving suspicious physical letters claiming to be from the BianLian ransomware group. These letters, sent via U.S. postal services, threaten recipients with data leaks unless substantial ransoms are paid within a specified timeframe. The letters are part of a campaign that GRIT assesses with…
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Cloud security gains overshadowed by soaring storage fees
Storage fees in general (e.g., API calls, operations, data access) comprise 49% of an average user’s service bill, compared to the actual stored capacity, according to a study … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/07/cloud-storage-fees/
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Data breach at Japanese telecom giant NTT hits 18,000 companies
Japanese telecommunication services provider NTT Communications Corporation (NTT) is warning almost 18,000 corporate customers that their information was compromised during a cybersecurity incident. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-breach-at-japanese-telecom-giant-ntt-hits-18-000-companies/
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Apple withdraws encrypted iCloud storage from UK after government demands ‘backdoor’ access
After the Home Office issued a secret order for Apple to open up a backdoor in its encrypted storage, the tech company has instead chosen to withdraw the service from the UK First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619614/Apple-withdraws-encrypted-iCloud-storage-from-UK-after-government-demands-back-door-access
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Mangelhafte Cybersicherheit im Gesundheitswesen
Tags: access, ai, chatgpt, compliance, cyberattack, cyersecurity, data, endpoint, exploit, HIPAA, insurance, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, usa, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windows15 Prozent der Endgeräte im Gesundheitssektor haben keine oder nicht-übereinstimmente Sicherheits- und Risikokontrollen.Laut dem aktuellen Horizon Report 2025 wurden im Jahr 2024 weltweit 183 Millionen Patientendaten kompromittiert. Das ist ein Anstieg von neun Prozent im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Doch weshalb fällt es für Gesundheitseinrichtungen so schwer, sich ausreichend vor Ransomware-Angriffen zu schützen?Um das herauszufinden, hat…
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Many Schools Report Data Breach After Retirement Services Firm Hit by Ransomware
Dozens of schools and thousands of individuals are impacted by a data breach resulting from a ransomware attack on Carruth Compliance Consulting. The post Many Schools Report Data Breach After Retirement Services Firm Hit by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/many-schools-report-data-breach-after-retirement-services-firm-hit-by-ransomware/
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International law enforcement operation seized the domain of the Russian crypto exchange Garantex
The U.S. Secret Service and global law enforcement seized the domain of sanctioned Russian crypto exchange Garantex. An international law enforcement operation led by U.S. Secret Service seized the website (>>garantex[.]org
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Secret Service-Led Operation Seizes Garantex Cryptocurrency Exchange
Recently, an international law enforcement coalition, spearheaded by the United States Secret Service, has taken decisive action against First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/secret-service-led-operation-seizes-garantex-cryptocurrency-exchange/
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Peaklight Malware Targets Users to Steal Credentials, Browser History, and Financial Data
Peaklight malware has emerged as a significant threat, designed to steal sensitive information from compromised endpoints. This information stealer is often distributed through underground channels and is sometimes offered as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS), making it a continuously evolving and potent threat capable of bypassing conventional security measures. Peaklight’s primary goal is to exfiltrate sensitive data,…
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Medusa Ransomware Attacks Surge 42% with Advanced Tools Tactics
Medusa ransomware attacks have seen a significant increase, rising by 42% between 2023 and 2024, with a further escalation in early 2025. This surge is attributed to the group Spearwing, which operates Medusa as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Spearwing and its affiliates are known for conducting double extortion attacks, where they steal data before encrypting…
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U.S. Secret Service Seizes Russian Garantex Crypto Exchange Website
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies has seized the website associated with the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex (“garantex[.]org”), nearly three years after the service was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in April 2022.”The domain for Garantex has been seized by the United States Secret Service pursuant to a seizure warrant obtained by the United…
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How to Install Librewolf
When configured properly, Mozilla Firefox offers great privacy and security. However, achieving a higher level of privacy and security in Mozilla Firefox requires many tweaks across all levels. Some users may not be too comfortable with this and may prefer an out-of-the-box solution that isn’t Chromium dependent. Enter Librewolf – which aims to be user…
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Chinese APT Silk Typhoon exploits IT supply chain weaknesses for initial access
Tags: access, apt, attack, authentication, china, citrix, cloud, control, corporate, credentials, data, detection, email, exploit, firewall, github, government, group, hacker, identity, Internet, ivanti, least-privilege, microsoft, network, password, service, software, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayTwo-way lateral movement: Aside from abusing cloud assets and third-party services and software providers to gain access to local networks, the Silk Typhoon attackers are also proficient in jumping from on-premise environments into cloud environments. The group’s hackers regularly target Microsoft AADConnect (now Entra Connect) servers which are used to synchronize on-premise Active Directory deployments…
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International cops seize ransomware crooks’ favorite Russian crypto exchange
Did US Secret Service not get the memo, or? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/06/international_cops_seize_ransomware_gangs/
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New York State’s security services tax makes no sense
Tags: serviceFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/new-york-states-security-services-tax-makes-no-sense
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Misconfigured cloud services leveraged for malware deployment
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/misconfigured-cloud-services-leveraged-for-malware-deployment
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MSP Trends in 2025 Navigating What’s Next for Managed Services
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/msp-trends-in-2025-navigating-whats-next-for-managed-services
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US seizes domain of Garantex crypto exchange used by ransomware gangs
The U.S. Secret Service has seized the domain of the sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex in collaboration with the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, the FBI, and Europol. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-seizes-domain-of-garantex-crypto-exchange-used-by-ransomware-gangs/
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Hackers Exploit ‘Any/Any’ Communication Configurations in Cloud Services to Host Malware
Recent research by Veriti has uncovered a disturbing trend in cybersecurity: malicious actors are increasingly leveraging cloud infrastructure to distribute malware and operate command-and-control (C2) servers. This shift in tactics presents significant challenges for detection and exposes organizations to heightened security risks. Cloud Misconfigurations Open Doors for Attackers The study reveals that over 40% of…
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Microsoft Warns of Silk Typhoon Hackers Exploiting Cloud Services to Attack IT Supply Chain
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a significant shift in tactics by Silk Typhoon, a Chinese espionage group, now targeting common IT solutions such as remote management tools and cloud applications for initial access. This well-resourced and technically proficient threat actor has demonstrated a large targeting footprint among Chinese threat actors, exploiting vulnerabilities in edge devices…
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Decrypting the Forest From the Trees
Tags: api, computer, container, control, credentials, data, endpoint, least-privilege, microsoft, network, password, powershell, service, updateTL;DR: SCCM forest discovery accounts can be decrypted including accounts used for managing untrusted forests. If the site server is a managed client, service account credentials can be decrypted via the Administration Service API. Introduction While Duane Michael, Chris Thompson, and I were originally working on the Misconfiguration Manager project, one of the tasks I took…
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Detecting Malicious Activities With Traffic Distribution Systems
Traffic Distribution Systems (TDS) have emerged as critical tools for both legitimate and malicious purposes, serving as sophisticated redirection networks that manage traffic flow across multiple endpoints. While businesses use TDS to optimize marketing campaigns and improve service reliability, cybercriminals exploit this infrastructure to orchestrate phishing attacks, malvertising campaigns, and illicit services. These systems obfuscate…
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Free vCISO Course: Turning MSPs and MSSPs into Cybersecurity Powerhouses
The vCISO Academy is a free learning platform to equip service providers with training needed to build and expand their vCISO offerings. Learn more from Cynomi on how the Academy helps you launch or expand your vCISO services. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-vciso-course-turning-msps-and-mssps-into-cybersecurity-powerhouses/
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Fueling the Fight Against Identity Attacks
Tags: access, attack, business, cisco, cloud, conference, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, identity, microsoft, open-source, penetration-testing, risk, service, software, technology, threat, tool, updateWhen we founded SpecterOps, one of our core principles was to build a company which brought unique insight into high-capability adversary tradecraft, constantly innovating in research and tooling. We aspired to set the cadence of the cyber security industry through a commitment to benefit our entire security community. Today, I am thrilled to announce that…
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Chinese Silk Typhoon Group Targets IT Tools for Network Breaches
Microsoft warns that Chinese espionage group Silk Typhoon now exploits IT tools like remote management apps and cloud services to breach networks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/chinese-silk-typhoon-group-it-tools-network-breaches/
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Silk Typhoon hackers now target IT supply chains to breach networks
Microsoft warns that Chinese cyber-espionage threat group ‘Silk Typhoon’ has shifted its tactics, now targeting remote management tools and cloud services in supply chain attacks that give them access to downstream customers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/silk-typhoon-hackers-now-target-it-supply-chains-to-breach-networks/
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Cactus ransomware: what you need to know
Cactus is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that encrypts victim’s data and demands a ransom for a decryption key. First seen on tripwire.com Jump to article: www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/cactus-ransomware-what-you-need-know
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Ukraine’s intel service honors civilian hackers for the first time with military award
Ukraine’s military intelligence service (HUR) has honored a group of civilian cyber activists for their role “in strengthening national security,” marking the agency’s first official recognition of cybersecurity specialists outside the country’s military ranks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-intel-service-honors-civilian-hackers-with-military-award