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APT group exploits WPS Office for Windows RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-7262)

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APT group exploits WPS Office for Windows RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-7262) 2024-08-28 at 12:02 By Help Net Security ESET researchers discovered a remote code execution vulnerability in WPS Office for Windows (CVE-2024-7262). APT-C-60, a South Korea-aligned cyberespionage group, was exploiting it to target East Asian countries. When examining the root cause, ESET discovered another way to […]

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Scammers Use ScreenConnect to Defraud SSA Beneficiaries

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Scammers Use ScreenConnect to Defraud SSA Beneficiaries 2024-08-28 at 11:32 By rohansinhacyblecom Key Takeaways Overview Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has identified a phishing website designed to impersonate Zoom. This fraudulent site tricks users into downloading ScreenConnect software. Once installed, ScreenConnect connects to a suspicious domain, giving unauthorized access to the victim’s computer. This

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Old methods, new technologies drive fraud losses

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Old methods, new technologies drive fraud losses 2024-08-28 at 06:01 By Help Net Security GenAI, deepfakes and cybercrime are critical threats putting intensifying pressures on businesses, according to Experian. Top online security concerns for consumers According to the FTC, consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023 alone, representing a 14% increase

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Seattle Airport Blames Outages on Possible Cyberattack

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Seattle Airport Blames Outages on Possible Cyberattack 2024-08-27 at 13:33 By Ionut Arghire The Port of Seattle, including the SEA Airport, is experiencing system outages likely caused by a cyberattack. The post Seattle Airport Blames Outages on Possible Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Identity of Notorious Hacker USDoD Revealed

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Identity of Notorious Hacker USDoD Revealed 2024-08-27 at 13:33 By Eduard Kovacs USDoD, the hacker known for high-profile data leaks, is a man from Brazil, according to CrowdStrike and others. The post Identity of Notorious Hacker USDoD Revealed appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React

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Lateral movement: Clearest sign of unfolding ransomware attack

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Lateral movement: Clearest sign of unfolding ransomware attack 2024-08-27 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 44% of unfolding ransomware attacks were spotted during lateral movement, according to Barracuda Networks. 25% of incidents were detected when the attackers started writing or editing files, and 14% were unmasked by behavior that didn’t fit with known activity patterns.

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French Authorities Arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris Airport, French Media Report

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French Authorities Arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris Airport, French Media Report 2024-08-26 at 16:16 By Associated Press French media reported that the warrant for Durov was issued by France at the request of the special unit at the country’s interior ministry in charge of investigating crimes against minors. The post French Authorities

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Rebrand, regroup, ransomware, repeat

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Rebrand, regroup, ransomware, repeat 2024-08-26 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Changes witnessed over the last few years have led to larger ransomware groups breaking into smaller units, posing more considerable challenges for law enforcement. Ransomware actors are evading arrest more easily and adapting methods with innovative technologies. In this Help Net Security video, Shobhit

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Hacker Tried to Dodge Child Support by Breaking Into Registry to Fake His Death, Prosecutors Say

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Hacker Tried to Dodge Child Support by Breaking Into Registry to Fake His Death, Prosecutors Say 2024-08-23 at 15:01 By Associated Press Kentucky man attempted to fake his death to avoid paying child support obligations by hacking into state registries and falsifying official records. The post Hacker Tried to Dodge Child Support by Breaking Into

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Russian Member of Karakurt Cyber Extortion Gang Charged in US

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Russian Member of Karakurt Cyber Extortion Gang Charged in US 2024-08-23 at 13:02 By Ionut Arghire Deniss Zolotarjovs was charged in a US court for extorting victims and laundering cryptocurrency as part of the Karakurt cyber extortion group. The post Russian Member of Karakurt Cyber Extortion Gang Charged in US appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Fraud tactics and the growing prevalence of AI scams

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Fraud tactics and the growing prevalence of AI scams 2024-08-23 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In the first six months of 2024, Hiya flagged nearly 20 billion calls as suspected spam – more than 107 million spam calls everyday. The data showed spam flag rates of more than 20% of unknown calls (calls coming

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The changing dynamics of ransomware as law enforcement strikes

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The changing dynamics of ransomware as law enforcement strikes 2024-08-23 at 06:31 By Help Net Security After peaking in late 2023, the ransomware industry is beginning to stabilize in productivity, with notable developments in ransomware targets, and industry dynamics, according to WithSecure. Sectors impacted by ransomware (Source: WithSecure) While ransomware productivity has shown signs of

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Understanding the ‘Morphology’ of Ransomware: A Deeper Dive

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Understanding the ‘Morphology’ of Ransomware: A Deeper Dive 2024-08-22 at 17:46 By Kevin Townsend Ransomware isn’t just about malware. It’s about brands, trust, and the shifting allegiances of cybercriminals. The post Understanding the ‘Morphology’ of Ransomware: A Deeper Dive appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to

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Android malware uses NFC to steal money at ATMs

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Android malware uses NFC to steal money at ATMs 2024-08-22 at 12:01 By Help Net Security ESET researchers uncovered NGate malware, which can relay data from victims’ payment cards via a malicious app installed on their Android devices to the attacker’s rooted Android phone. Attack overview (Source: ESET) Unauthorized ATM withdrawals The campaign’s primary goal

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Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

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Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. 2024-08-22 at 07:02 By Help Net Security There’s been an alarming increase in ransomware attacks over the past year, alongside significant shifts in the tactics and strategies employed by cybercriminals that underscore the necessity for organizations to implement around-the-clock monitoring and investigation of suspicious behaviors,

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Cyberattack Disrupts Microchip Technology Manufacturing Facilities

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Cyberattack Disrupts Microchip Technology Manufacturing Facilities 2024-08-21 at 12:31 By Eduard Kovacs Microchip Technology has disclosed a cyberattack impacting operations at some of its manufacturing facilities.  The post Cyberattack Disrupts Microchip Technology Manufacturing Facilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

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Average DDoS attack costs $6,000 per minute

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Average DDoS attack costs $6,000 per minute 2024-08-21 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 2023 saw a surge in the frequency and duration of DDoS attacks, and in the first half of 2024, it’s clear that surge has become the new normal, according to Zayo. DDoS attack duration increases DDoS attacks surged 106% from H2

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Surge in Software Supply Chain Attacks Demands Heightened Third-Party Vigilance

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Surge in Software Supply Chain Attacks Demands Heightened Third-Party Vigilance 2024-08-20 at 20:01 By Cyble Key Takeaways  Overview  Software supply chain attacks burst into public consciousness in 2020 with news of the SolarWinds Orion attack, and a Kaseya VSA ransomware attack in mid-2021 further underscored the risks that third-party software suppliers can pose to their

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New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users

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New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users 2024-08-20 at 17:33 By Help Net Security ESET researchers discovered an uncommon type of phishing campaign targeting Android and iPhone users. They analyzed a case observed in the wild that targeted clients of a prominent Czech bank. PWA phishing flow (Source: ESET) This technique is noteworthy because

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Ransomware Victims Paid $460 Million in First Half of 2024

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Ransomware Victims Paid $460 Million in First Half of 2024 2024-08-20 at 15:31 By Eduard Kovacs Ransomware payments in H1 2024 totaled nearly $460 million and $1.58 billion have been stolen in cryptocurrency heists.  The post Ransomware Victims Paid $460 Million in First Half of 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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