Tag: theft
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Staten Island Hospital Notifying 674,000 of May 2023 Hack
Data Theft Incident Also Disrupted IT Systems for Nearly a Month. Richmond University Medical Center, a 440-bed teaching hospital on Staten Island, N.Y, is notifying 674,000 people of a data theft that happened 18 months ago. The breach was part of a ransomware attack that disrupted the organization’s IT systems for several weeks in spring…
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IT Giant Atos Responds to Ransomware Group’s Data Theft Claims
IT services giant Atos has responded to the data breach claims made by a ransomware group named Space Bears. The post IT Giant Atos Responds to Ransomware Group’s Data Theft Claims appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/it-giant-atos-responds-to-ransomware-groups-data-theft-claims/
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Users receive at least one advanced phishing link every week
Phishing remains one of the most significant cyber threats impacting organizations worldwide, according to SlashNext. Credential phishing is raising Credential theft attacks … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/06/phishing-cyber-threats/
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New FireScam Android data-theft malware poses as Telegram Premium app
A new Android malware named ‘FireScam’ is being distributed as a premium version of the Telegram app via phishing websites on GitHub that mimick the RuStore, Russia’s app market for mobile devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-firescam-android-data-theft-malware-poses-as-telegram-premium-app/
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Deepfakes question our ability to discern reality
As deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, their potential for misuse in areas such as cybercrime, misinformation campaigns, and identity theft continues … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/03/deepfake-technology-risks-2024/
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Dozens of Chrome Extensions Hacked, Exposing Millions of Users to Data Theft
A new attack campaign has targeted known Chrome browser extensions, leading to at least 35 extensions being compromised and exposing over 2.6 million users to data exposure and credential theft.The attack targeted publishers of browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store via a phishing campaign and used their access permissions to insert malicious code into…
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Arrest of US Army Soldier Tied to AT&T and Verizon Extortion
Cameron Wagenius Suspected of Extorting Snowflake Customers Over Stolen Data. A serving member of the U.S. Army has been arrested on a two-count indictment tied to the theft and sale of confidential phone records, reportedly tied to the theft of terabytes of data from AT&T, Verizon and other customers of cloud data warehousing platform Snowflake.…
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US Treasury says China accessed government documents in ‘major’ cyberattack
Treasury officials attributed the December theft of unclassified documents to China. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/30/us-treasury-says-china-stole-documents-in-major-cyberattack/
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16 Chrome Extensions Hacked in Large-Scale Credential Theft Scheme
SUMMARY A sophisticated attack campaign has compromised at least 16 Chrome browser extensions, exposing over 600,000 users to… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/16-chrome-extensions-hacked-credential-theft-scheme/
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16 Chrome Extensions Hacked, Exposing Over 600,000 Users to Data Theft
A new attack campaign has targeted known Chrome browser extensions, leading to at least 16 extensions being compromised and exposing over 600,000 users to data exposure and credential theft.The attack targeted publishers of browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store via a phishing campaign and used their access permissions to insert malicious code into legitimate…
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Fake Zoom Meeting Links Lead to Million-Dollar Cryptocurrency Heist
A sophisticated phishing campaign masquerading as Zoom meeting invitations has resulted in the theft of millions in cryptocurrency, as revealed by a recent analysis from blockchain security firm SlowMist. By... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/fake-zoom-meeting-links-lead-to-million-dollar-cryptocurrency-heist/
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DMM Bitcoin $308M Bitcoin heist linked to North Korea
Japanese and U.S. authorities attributed the theft of $308 million cryptocurrency from DMM Bitcoin to North Korean cyber actors. Japanese and U.S. authorities linked the $308 million cyber heist targeting cryptocurrency company DMM Bitcoin to North Korea-linked threat actors. On June 1st, the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin announced that crooks stole 4,502.9 Bitcoin (BTC),…
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Clop ransomware is now extorting 66 Cleo data-theft victims
The Clop ransomware gang started to extort victims of its Cleo data theft attacks and announced on its dark web portal that 66 companies have 48 hours to respond to the demands. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clop-ransomware-is-now-extorting-66-cleo-data-theft-victims/
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Clop ransomware threatens 66 Cleo attack victims with data leak
The Clop ransomware gang started to extort victims of its Cleo data theft attacks and announced on its dark web portal that 66 companies have 48 hours to respond to the demands. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clop-ransomware-threatens-66-cleo-attack-victims-with-data-leak/
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North Korean Hackers Pull Off $308M Bitcoin Heist from Crypto Firm DMM Bitcoin
Japanese and U.S. authorities have formerly attributed the theft of cryptocurrency worth $308 million from cryptocurrency company DMM Bitcoin in May 2024 to North Korean cyber actors.”The theft is affiliated with TraderTraitor threat activity, which is also tracked as Jade Sleet, UNC4899, and Slow Pisces,” the agencies said. “TraderTraitor activity is often characterized by targeted…
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North Korean Hackers Stolen $2.2 Billion from Crypto Platforms in 2024
North Korean hackers are estimated to have stolen a staggering $2.2 billion in 2024, up 21% from 2023. With advanced tactics and increasing sophistication, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has positioned itself as a dominant force in crypto theft, targeting both decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and centralized exchanges to fund its state-sponsored programs.…
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DEF CON 32 Grand Theft Actions Abusing Self Hosted GitHub Runners
Authors/Presenters: Adnan Khan, John Stawinski Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 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/2024/12/def-con-32-grand-theft-actions-abusing-self-hosted-github-runners/
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Ascension Notifying 5.6 Million Affected by Ransomware Hack
Missouri-Based Hospital Chain Initially Reported That Attack Affected Only 500. Seven months after a ransomware disrupted its IT systems for weeks, Catholic hospital chain Ascension Health is now notifying nearly 5.6 million current and former patients and employees that the incident – which also involved data theft – potentially compromised their information. First seen on…
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Mandiant traces Cleo file-transfer exploits back to October
The threat intelligence firm observed deployment of backdoors, but has not seen mass data theft thus far. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/mandiant-cleo-exploits-october/736042/
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Krispy Kreme breach, data theft claimed by Play ransomware gang
The Play ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that impacted the business operations of the U.S. doughnut chain Krispy Kreme in November. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/krispy-kreme-breach-data-theft-claimed-by-play-ransomware-gang/
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Ransomware Group Claims Theft of Personal, Financial Data From Krispy Kreme
The Play ransomware group claims to have stolen sensitive data from donut and coffee retail chain Krispy Kreme. The post Ransomware Group Claims Theft of Personal, Financial Data From Krispy Kreme appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/ransomware-group-claims-theft-of-personal-financial-data-from-krispy-kreme/
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Crypto Roundup: LastPass Breach Linked to $5.4M Crypto Theft
Also, CoinLurker Malware Steals Data via Fake Updates. Every week, Information Security Media Group rounds up cybersecurity incidents in digital assets. This week, LastPass breach linked to $5.4M crypto theft, CoinLurker malware steals data via fake updates, cryptocurrency key to 27 million euro seizure and nearly 800 arrested in crypto-romance scam. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Flagstar fined $3.5M for ‘misleading’ after 2021 cyberattack
The bank “negligently made” materially misleading statements after a hack that resulted in the theft of 1.5 million customers’ personally identifiable information. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/flagstar-sec-fine-cyberattack/736070/
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Chainalysis: $2.2 billion stolen from crypto platforms in 2024 cyberattacks
Researchers at Chainalysis tallied up the known thefts from cryptocurrency platforms in 2024, pegging the total at $2.2 billion, the fifth year in a row that the number topped $1 billion.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cryptocurrency-platforms-2-billion-stolen-2024-chainalysis
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North Korea-linked hackers accounted for 61% of all crypto stolen in 2024
Alongside the rising adoption and value of crypto assets, theft is also on the rise. This year, the total value of cryptocurrency stolen surged 21%, reaching a substantial $2.2 billion. And according to a Chainalysis report released on Thursday, more than half of this amount was stolen by North Korea-affiliated hacking groups. Earlier this year,…
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IAM Predictions for 2025: Identity as the Linchpin of Business Resilience
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, authentication, banking, breach, business, cloud, compliance, corporate, credentials, crime, data, deep-fake, detection, finance, iam, identity, malicious, microsoft, mobile, office, passkey, password, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, supply-chain, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityIAM Predictions for 2025: Identity as the Linchpin of Business Resilience madhav Thu, 12/19/2024 – 05:33 As we look toward 2025, the lessons of 2024 serve as a stark reminder of the rapidly evolving identity and access management (IAM) landscape. The numbers tell the story: The latest Identity Theft Resource Center report indicates that consumers…
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HubPhish Abuses HubSpot Tools to Target 20,000 European Users for Credential Theft
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new phishing campaign that has targeted European companies with an aim to harvest account credentials and take control of the victims’ Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.The campaign has been codenamed HubPhish by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 owing to the abuse of HubSpot tools in the attack chain. Targets include at…