Tag: theft
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Ongoing Passkey Usability Challenges Require ‘Problem Solving’
While passkeys offer enhanced security against phishing and credential theft, implementation hurdles, cross-platform inconsistencies, and user experience challenges pose significant barriers to widespread adoption. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/identity-access-management-security/passkey-usability-challenges-require-problem-solving
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UK Retail Chains Targeted by Ransomware Attackers Claiming Data Theft
Major ransomware campaign targeting UK retailers has escalated as hackers provided BBC News with evidence of extensive network infiltration and data theft from Co-op, contradicting the company’s initial statements that downplayed the incident. The cyber criminals, operating under the name DragonForce, claim to possess personal information of approximately 20 million Co-op loyalty scheme members and…
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Critical Microsoft 0-Click Telnet Vulnerability Enables Credential Theft Without User Action
A critical vulnerability has been uncovered in Microsoft’s Telnet Client (telnet.exe), enabling attackers to steal Windows credentials from unsuspecting users, even without interaction in certain network scenarios. Security researchers warn that this >>zero-click
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Luna Moth extortion hackers pose as IT help desks to breach US firms
The data-theft extortion group known as Luna Moth, aka Silent Ransom Group, has ramped up callback phishing campaigns in attacks on legal and financial institutions in the United States. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/luna-moth-extortion-hackers-pose-as-it-help-desks-to-breach-us-firms/
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Iranian Hackers Breach Middle East Infrastructure
Tags: breach, credentials, cyberespionage, fortinet, group, hacker, infrastructure, iran, middle-east, network, technology, theft, threatFortinet Uncovers Long-Term Cyberespionage in Region. An Iranian state-sponsored threat group conducted a years-long cyberespionage campaign targeting a Middle East critical infrastructure provider, with its operational technology network a key target. The attackers focused reconnaissance activity and credential theft on the OT network. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/iranian-hackers-breach-middle-east-infrastructure-a-28284
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StealC malware enhanced with stealth upgrades and data theft tools
The creators of StealC, a widely-used information stealer and malware downloader, have released its second major version, bringing multiple stealth and data theft enhancements. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stealc-malware-enhanced-with-stealth-upgrades-and-data-theft-tools/
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 522 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. Rhysida Ransomware gang claims the hack of the Government of Peru DragonForce group claims the theft of data…
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DragonForce group claims the theft of data after Co-op cyberattack
Hackers claim Co-op cyberattack is worse than admitted, with major customer and employee data stolen, and provide proof to the BBC. The attackers behind the recent Co-op cyberattack, who go online with the name DragonForce, told the BBC that they had stolen data from the British retail and provided proof of the data breach. Hackers…
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Ransomware Attacks Up 9% but Payments Are Down
Recorded Future’s Liska on What Happens Next When Ransomware Gets Less Profitable. Data theft-only ransomware attacks have reached 50% of incidents in Q1 2025, said Allan Liska, senior security architect at Recorded Future. Law enforcement has disrupted the major players, leaving less-skilled actors scrabbling for a payday or stealing information. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Why Many Fraud Victims Don’t Report Attacks
ITRC’s James Lee on Shame, Fatigue and Precision Targeting. Many fraud victims stay silent due to shame, fatigue or fear. James Lee, president of the Identity Theft Resource Center, explains why underreporting is rising and how better data sharing could help reduce the impact of identity-driven cyberattacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/many-fraud-victims-dont-report-attacks-a-28228
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Tsunami Malware Surge: Blending Miners and Credential Stealers in Active Attacks
Security researchers have recently discovered a sophisticated malware operation called the >>Tsunami-Framework
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Co-op confirms data theft after DragonForce ransomware claims attack
The Co-op cyberattack is far worse than initially reported, with the company now confirming that data was stolen for a significant number of current and past customers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/co-op-confirms-data-theft-after-dragonforce-ransomware-claims-attack/
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Disney Slack Channel Hacker Pleads Guilty
Hacker Who Feigned Russian Hacktivist Persona Faces Up to a Decade in Prison. A California man whose theft of a terabyte of company data from Disney led the media and entertainment conglomerate to eschew Slack pleaded guilty in Los Angeles federal court to two felony charges. Santa Clarita resident Ryan Mitchell Kramer, 25, gained access…
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Phone theft is turning into a serious cybersecurity risk
Phone theft is a rising issue worldwide, and it’s more than just a property crime. It’s a serious cybersecurity threat. In the UK alone, the Metropolitan Police recovers 1,000 … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/02/phone-theft-cybersecurity-threat/
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AI Security Risks: Jailbreaks, Unsafe Code, and Data Theft Threats in Leading AI Systems
In recent reports, significant security vulnerabilities have been uncovered in some of the world’s leading generative AI systems, such as OpenAI’s GPT-4, Anthropic’s Claude, and Google’s Gemini. While these AI models have revolutionized industries by automating complex tasks, they also introduce new cybersecurity challenges. These risks include AI jailbreaks, the generation of unsafe code, and…
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Russian APT28 hackers have redoubled efforts during Ukraine war, says French security agency
Tags: apt, attack, backdoor, cisco, credentials, crowdstrike, cyber, detection, exploit, finance, government, group, hacker, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, mail, malicious, military, monitoring, network, phishing, russia, service, theft, ukraine, vpn, vulnerabilityTargeting and Compromise of French Entities Using the APT28 Intrusion Set, the group now aggressively targets the networks of government organizations and companies connected to Ukraine’s allies, including France.Since 2021, the group has targeted specific industrial sectors including aerospace, financial services, think tanks and research, local government, and government ministries.Nothing APT28 does stands out as…
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New Reports Uncover Jailbreaks, Unsafe Code, and Data Theft Risks in Leading AI Systems
Various generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) services have been found vulnerable to two types of jailbreak attacks that make it possible to produce illicit or dangerous content.The first of the two techniques, codenamed Inception, instructs an AI tool to imagine a fictitious scenario, which can then be adapted into a second scenario within the first one…
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Earth Kurma APT is actively targeting government and telecommunications orgs in Southeast Asia
Tags: apt, business, cloud, credentials, data, data-breach, espionage, government, malware, risk, theft, threatEarth Kurma APT carried out a sophisticated campaign against government and telecommunications sectors in Southeast Asia. Trend Research exposed the Earth Kurma APT campaign targeting Southeast Asia’s government and telecom sectors. Threat actors use custom malware, rootkits, and cloud storage for espionage, credential theft, and data exfiltration, posing a high business risk with advanced evasion…
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Fog Ransomware Reveals Active Directory Exploitation Tools and Scripts
Cybersecurity researchers from The DFIR Report’s Threat Intel Group uncovered an open directory hosted at 194.48.154.79:80, believed to be operated by an affiliate of the Fog ransomware group, which emerged in mid-2024. This publicly accessible server revealed a sophisticated arsenal of tools and scripts tailored for reconnaissance, exploitation, credential theft, lateral movement, and persistence. The…
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China Claims U.S. Cyberattack Targeted Leading Encryption Company
China has accused U.S. intelligence agencies of carrying out a sophisticated cyberattack against one of its foremost commercial cryptography providers, resulting in the theft of vast amounts of sensitive data. The allegations were announced in a report published Monday by China’s National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center (CNCERT), intensifying digital tensions between the…
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Earth Kurma Targets Southeast Asia With Rootkits and Cloud-Based Data Theft Tools
Government and telecommunications sectors in Southeast Asia have become the target of a “sophisticated” campaign undertaken by a new advanced persistent threat (APT) group called Earth Kurma since June 2024.The attacks, per Trend Micro, have leveraged custom malware, rootkits, and cloud storage services for data exfiltration. The Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia are among the…
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Salt Typhoon Cyberattack: FBI Investigates PRC-linked Breach of US Telecoms
The FBI has issued a public appeal for information concerning an ongoing cyber campaign targeting US telecommunications infrastructure, attributed to actors affiliated with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This cyber operation, tracked under the moniker Salt Typhoon, has compromised networks at multiple US telecommunications companies and resulted in the theft of sensitive data. As…
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Flexible working models fuel surge in device theft
Tags: theft76% of respondents have been impacted by incidents of device theft in the past two years, with incidents more common in organizations with more flexible working models, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/25/flexible-working-models-device-theft-impact/
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Beyond the Inbox: ThreatLabz 2025 Phishing Report Reveals How Phishing Is Evolving in the Age of GenAI
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, best-practice, captcha, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, data, defense, detection, dmarc, email, exploit, finance, google, identity, jobs, login, malicious, malware, mfa, phishing, radius, risk, scam, spam, strategy, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day, zero-trustGone are the days of mass phishing campaigns. Today’s attackers are leveraging generative AI (GenAI) to deliver hyper-targeted scams, transforming every email, text, or call into a calculated act of manipulation. With flawless lures and tactics designed to outsmart AI defenses, cybercriminals are zeroing in on HR, payroll, and finance teams”, exploiting human vulnerabilities with…
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Minnesota Dental Clinic Notifying 135,000 of 2024 Hack
Community Dental Care Is State’s Largest Non-Profit Serving Medicaid Patients. Minnesota’s largest nonprofit Medicaid dental practice is notifying nearly 135,000 people of a December 2024 data theft incident that potentially compromised their health and personal information, ranging from medical information to passport numbers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/minnesota-dental-clinic-notifying-135000-2024-hack-a-28042