Tag: theft
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Hunters International gang claims the theft of 1.4 TB of data allegedly stolen from Tata Technologies
Ransomware group Hunters International claims to have hacked Tata Technologies, threatening to leak 1.4 TB of stolen data. The Hunters International ransomware group claimed to have breached the Indian multinational technology company Tata Technologies, a Tata Motors subsidiary. The group claims the theft of 1.4 terabytes of data and is threatening to leak it. The…
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Hunters International Claims Tata Technologies Cyberattack
Tags: breach, cyber, cyberattack, data, espionage, group, international, ransomware, service, technology, theftMultinational engineering and technology services firm Tata Technologies has reportedly fallen victim to a significant cyberattack claimed by the ransomware group Hunters International. According to recent social media reports, the breach allegedly resulted in the theft of 1.4 terabytes of sensitive data, raising concerns about potential industrial espionage and operational disruptions for high-profile clients such…
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Ransomware access playbook: What Black Basta’s leaked logs reveal
Tags: access, breach, credentials, cybercrime, dark-web, data, data-breach, extortion, group, login, malware, password, ransomware, service, software, theft, threat, toolFrom infostealer to ransomware: Infostealers are malware programs designed to scrape login information stored inside browser password stores and other applications. These threats are increasingly being offered as a service on cybercriminal forums, and according to a recent study, their prevalence has increased three-fold over the past year. The information stolen by such tools, known…
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The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat
Plus: The FBI pins that ByBit theft on North Korea, a malicious app download breaches Disney, spyware targets a priest close to the pope, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/trump-administration-deprioritizing-russia-cyber-threat/
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FBI: Lazarus Group behind $1.5 billion Bybit heist
Researchers say the heist, in which North Korean state-sponsored hackers stole funds from a cold wallet, is the biggest theft in the history of the cryptocurrency industry. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366619872/FBI-Lazarus-Group-behind-15-billion-ByBit-heist
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Crypto analysts stunned by Lazarus Group’s capabilities in $1.46B Bybit theft
The amount stolen last week surpasses what the group was able to steal in all of 2024. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/bybit-lazarus-group-north-korea-ethereum/
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DeepSeek Lure Using CAPTCHAs To Spread Malware
Tags: ai, attack, botnet, breach, captcha, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, cybercrime, data, detection, exploit, infrastructure, injection, international, login, malicious, malware, network, open-source, powershell, privacy, scam, service, technology, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionThe rapid rise of generative AI tools has created opportunities and challenges for cybercriminals. In an instant, industries are being reshaped while new attack surfaces are being exposed. DeepSeek AI chatbot that launched on January 20, 2025, quickly gained international attention, making it a prime target for abuse. Leveraging a tactic known as brand impersonation,…
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Essential Steps for Military Members to Protect Against Identity Theft
Over the course of my professional and military career, I’ve noticed an increasing trend in malicious actions targeting the military community. Military personnel face unique cybersecurity threats, including targeted identity theft from foreign adversaries. Service members in particular are high-value targets due to their security clearances, financial stability, and access to classified or sensitive information. ……
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North Korea’s Lazarus hackers behind $1.4 billion crypto theft from Bybit, researchers say
Cybersecurity researchers say North Korean hackers are behind the largest cryptocurrency heist in history and are actively laundering the more than $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency stolen from the Bybit exchange on Friday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/lazarus-hackers-behind-bybit-crypto-heist
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Android App on Google Play Targets Indian Users to Steal Login Credentials
A malicious Android application, Finance Simplified (package: com.someca.count), has been identified on the Google Play Store, targeting Indian users under the guise of a financial management tool. The app, which claims to offer an EMI calculator, is instead a sophisticated malware platform facilitating predatory lending, data theft, and extortion. Rapid Spread and Exploitative Practices The…
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24th February Threat Intelligence Report
Check Point Research covers the recent ByBit hack, one of the largest thefts in digital asset history, its implications for crypto security, and security recommendations. In this event, hackers gained access to […] First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2025/24th-february-threat-intelligence-report/
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North Korean hackers linked to $1.5 billion ByBit crypto heist
Over the weekend, blockchain security companies and experts have linked North Korea’s Lazarus hacking group to the theft of over $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-linked-to-15-billion-bybit-crypto-heist/
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Cybersecurity Weekly Update 24 February 2025
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, email, encryption, finance, government, office, privacy, regulation, risk, service, theft, updateWelcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. Home Office Contractor’s Data Collection Sparks Privacy Concerns The Home Office faces scrutiny after revelations that its contractor, Equifax, collected data on British citizens while conducting financial checks on migrants applying for fee…
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âš¡ THN Weekly Recap: From $1.5B Crypto Heist to AI Misuse & Apple’s Data Dilemma
Welcome to your weekly roundup of cyber news, where every headline gives you a peek into the world of online battles. This week, we look at a huge crypto theft, reveal some sneaky AI scam tricks, and discuss big changes in data protection.Let these stories spark your interest and help you understand the changing threats…
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Bybit Offers $140m Bounty to Recover Funds After Mega Crypto-Heist
Following the largest-ever crypto theft, Bybit is offering researchers up to 10% of recovered funds First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/bybit-140m-bounty-recover-mega/
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Biggest Crypto Hack in History Hackers Stolen $1.46 Billion Worth Crypto From Bybit
In what has become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, hackers infiltrated Bybit’s Ethereum cold wallet on February 21, 2025, siphoning approximately 401,346 ETH valued at $1.46 billion. The breach, attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, exploited vulnerabilities in Bybit’s multisignature wallet interface, redirecting funds through a sophisticated smart contract manipulation. While Bybit assured users…
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Bybit Confirms Record-Breaking $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist in Sophisticated Cold Wallet Attack
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on Friday revealed that a “sophisticated” attack led to the theft of over $1.5 billion worth of cryptocurrency from one of its Ethereum cold (offline) wallets, making it the largest ever single crypto heist in history.”The incident occurred when our ETH multisig cold wallet executed a transfer to our warm wallet. Unfortunately,…
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Hackers steal $1.5bn from crypto exchange in ‘biggest digital heist ever’
Bybit platform appeals to ‘brightest minds’ in cybersecurity for help after attacker transfers Ethereum currency The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has called on the “brightest minds” in cybersecurity to help it recover $1.5bn (£1.2bn) stolen by hackers in what is thought to be the biggest single digital theft in history.The Dubai-based crypto platform said an attacker…
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Crypto exchange seeks help in finding $1.5bn stolen from digital wallet
Bybit said attacker moved Ethereum currency to unknown address in what is thought to be biggest digital theftThe cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has called on the “brightest minds” in cybersecurity to help it recover $1.5bn (£1.2bn) stolen by hackers in what is thought to be the biggest single digital theft in history.The Dubai-based crypto platform said…
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$1.4 Billion Stolen From ByBit in Biggest Crypto Theft Ever
Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim data”, and the identities of people who installed the apps. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/1-4-billion-stolen-from-bybit-in-biggest-crypto-theft-ever/
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Bybit Confirms Record-Breaking $1.46 Billion Crypto Heist in Sophisticated Cold Wallet Attack
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on Friday revealed that a “sophisticated” attack led to the theft of over $1.46 billion worth of cryptocurrency from one of its Ethereum cold (offline) wallets, making it the largest ever single crypto heist in history.”The incident occurred when our ETH multisig cold wallet executed a transfer to our warm wallet. Unfortunately,…
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FBI and CISA warn about continuing attacks by Chinese ransomware group Ghost
Attacks are more focused on encryption than exfiltration: The Ghost attackers have sometimes exfiltrated data back to their Cobalt Strike Team servers or to the Mega.nz file-sharing service, but this has been rare and the amount of information stolen has been limited.According to FBI investigations, the group doesn’t regularly exfiltrate intellectual property or personally identifiable…
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Hackers drained $1.4 billion of cryptocurrency from Bybit exchange, CEO confirms
The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit was hacked for more than $1.4 billion worth of Ethereum on Friday in what cybersecurity experts are calling the largest-ever theft targeting a cryptocurrency platform. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hackers-drained-bybit-crypto-exchange-hack
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Crypto exchange Bybit says it was hacked and lost around $1.4B
Crypto exchange Bitby disclosed a breach that that amounts to a loss of $1.4 billion, the largest crypto theft of all time. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/21/crypto-exchange-bybit-says-it-was-hacked-and-lost-around-1-4-billion/
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Crypto exchange Bybit says it was hacked and lost around $1.4 billion
Crypto exchange Bitby disclosed a breach that that amounts to a loss of $1.4 billion, the largest crypto theft of all time. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/21/crypto-exchange-bybit-says-it-was-hacked-and-lost-around-1-4-billion/
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Cisco Details ‘Salt Typhoon’ Network Hopping, Credential Theft Tactics
Cisco Talos observed Chinese hackers pivoting from a compromised device operated by one telecom to target a device in another telecom. The post Cisco Details ‘Salt Typhoon’ Network Hopping, Credential Theft Tactics appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cisco-details-salt-typhoon-network-hopping-credential-theft-tactics/