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Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector

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Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector 04/09/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security 85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according to a VIPRE report. Information technology organizations also overtook financial institutions (9%) […]

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In Other News: Hacking Encrypted Linux Computers, Android Fuzzing, Skype Leaking IPs

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In Other News: Hacking Encrypted Linux Computers, Android Fuzzing, Skype Leaking IPs 01/09/2023 at 15:47 By SecurityWeek News Weekly cybersecurity news roundup providing a summary of noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar. The post In Other News: Hacking Encrypted Linux Computers, Android Fuzzing, Skype Leaking IPs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods

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Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods 01/09/2023 at 07:17 By Help Net Security Adversary-sponsored research contests on cybercriminal forums focus on new methods of attack and evasion, according to Sophos. The contests mirror legitimate security conference ‘Call For Papers’ and provide the winners considerable financial rewards and recognition from peers and also

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Trojanized Signal, Telegram apps found on Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store

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Trojanized Signal, Telegram apps found on Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store 31/08/2023 at 12:18 By Help Net Security ESET researchers have identified two active campaigns targeting Android users, where the threat actors behind the tools for Telegram and Signal are attributed to the China-aligned APT group GREF. Most likely active since July 2020 and since

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UN Warns Hundreds of Thousands in Southeast Asia Roped Into Online Scams

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UN Warns Hundreds of Thousands in Southeast Asia Roped Into Online Scams 29/08/2023 at 17:36 By Associated Press A new report sheds light on cybercrime scams that have become a major issue in Asia, with many workers trapped in virtual slavery. The post UN Warns Hundreds of Thousands in Southeast Asia Roped Into Online Scams

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Meta Fights Sprawling Chinese ‘Spamouflage’ Operation

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Meta Fights Sprawling Chinese ‘Spamouflage’ Operation 29/08/2023 at 16:02 By AFP Meta has purged thousands of Facebook accounts that were part of a widespread online Chinese spam operation trying to covertly boost China and criticize the West. The post Meta Fights Sprawling Chinese ‘Spamouflage’ Operation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Leaseweb Reports Cloud Disruptions Due to Cyberattack

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Leaseweb Reports Cloud Disruptions Due to Cyberattack 28/08/2023 at 14:17 By Eduard Kovacs Dutch cloud company Leaseweb shut down some critical systems last week due to a cyberattack. The post Leaseweb Reports Cloud Disruptions Due to Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to

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In Other News: Africa Cybercrime Crackdown, Unpatched macOS Flaw, Investor Disclosures

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In Other News: Africa Cybercrime Crackdown, Unpatched macOS Flaw, Investor Disclosures 25/08/2023 at 18:49 By Eduard Kovacs Weekly cybersecurity news roundup that provides a summary of noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar for the week of August 21, 2023. The post In Other News: Africa Cybercrime Crackdown, Unpatched macOS Flaw, Investor Disclosures

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Nearly 1,000 Organizations, 60 Million Individuals Impacted by MOVEit Hack

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Nearly 1,000 Organizations, 60 Million Individuals Impacted by MOVEit Hack 25/08/2023 at 13:18 By Eduard Kovacs Nearly 1,000 organizations and 60 million individuals are impacted by the MOVEit hack, and the Cl0p ransomware gang is leaking stolen data. The post Nearly 1,000 Organizations, 60 Million Individuals Impacted by MOVEit Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Ransomware dwell time hits new low

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Ransomware dwell time hits new low 25/08/2023 at 06:34 By Help Net Security Median attacker dwell time—the time from when an attack starts to when it’s detected—shrunk from 10 to eight days for all attacks, and to five days for ransomware attacks during the first half of 2023, according to Sophos. In 2022, the median

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Traders Targeted by Cybercriminals in Attack Exploiting WinRAR Zero-Day

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Traders Targeted by Cybercriminals in Attack Exploiting WinRAR Zero-Day 24/08/2023 at 14:21 By Eduard Kovacs A financially motivated cybercrime group has exploited a WinRAR zero-day to deliver malware to traders and steal their money. The post Traders Targeted by Cybercriminals in Attack Exploiting WinRAR Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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UK Court Concludes Teenager Behind Huge Hacking Campaign

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UK Court Concludes Teenager Behind Huge Hacking Campaign 24/08/2023 at 14:21 By AFP A UK court has found a teenager responsible for a hacking campaign that included one of the biggest breaches in the history of the video game industry. The post UK Court Concludes Teenager Behind Huge Hacking Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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FBI Finds 1,580 Bitcoin in Crypto Wallets Linked to North Korean Hackers

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FBI Finds 1,580 Bitcoin in Crypto Wallets Linked to North Korean Hackers 23/08/2023 at 19:18 By Ionut Arghire The FBI has published information on six crypto wallets in which North Korean hackers moved roughly 1,580 Bitcoin from various heists. The post FBI Finds 1,580 Bitcoin in Crypto Wallets Linked to North Korean Hackers appeared first

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Attackers exploited WinRAR zero-day for months to steal money from brokers (CVE-2023-38831)

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Attackers exploited WinRAR zero-day for months to steal money from brokers (CVE-2023-38831) 23/08/2023 at 18:46 By Zeljka Zorz Financially-motivated attackers have exploited a zero-day vulnerability in WinRAR (CVE-2023-38831) to trick traders into installing malware that would allow them to steal money from broker accounts. “This vulnerability has been exploited since April 2023,” says Group-IB malware

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Quantstamp introduces tool to detect protocols’ flash loan attack vulnerability

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Quantstamp introduces tool to detect protocols’ flash loan attack vulnerability 23/08/2023 at 16:02 By Cointelegraph By Derek Andersen The new service, called Economic Exploit Analysis, uses University of Toronto research and will work on any EVM-compatible blockchain. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

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Australian Energy Software Firm Energy One Hit by Cyberattack

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Australian Energy Software Firm Energy One Hit by Cyberattack 22/08/2023 at 16:32 By Eduard Kovacs Energy One, an Australian company that provides software products and services to the energy sector, has been hit by a cyberattack. The post Australian Energy Software Firm Energy One Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Researchers Uncover Real Identity of CypherRAT and CraxsRAT Malware Developer

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Researchers Uncover Real Identity of CypherRAT and CraxsRAT Malware Developer 21/08/2023 at 17:18 By Ionut Arghire Cyfirma security researchers uncover the real identity of the CypherRAT and CraxsRAT malware developer and MaaS operator. The post Researchers Uncover Real Identity of CypherRAT and CraxsRAT Malware Developer appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Australian Lender Latitude Financial Reports AU$76 Million Cyberattack Costs

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Australian Lender Latitude Financial Reports AU$76 Million Cyberattack Costs 21/08/2023 at 16:30 By Eduard Kovacs Australian lender Latitude Financial said the recent ransomware attack has cost it AU$76 million (roughly US$50 million). The post Australian Lender Latitude Financial Reports AU$76 Million Cyberattack Costs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Malicious QR Codes Used in Phishing Attack Targeting US Energy Company

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Malicious QR Codes Used in Phishing Attack Targeting US Energy Company 17/08/2023 at 19:02 By Ionut Arghire A widespread phishing campaign utilizing malicious QR codes has hit organizations in various industries, including a major energy company in the US. The post Malicious QR Codes Used in Phishing Attack Targeting US Energy Company appeared first on

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Rapid7 Says ROI for Ransomware Remains High; Zero-Day Usage Expands

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Rapid7 Says ROI for Ransomware Remains High; Zero-Day Usage Expands 17/08/2023 at 19:02 By Kevin Townsend A new report from Rapid7 says a ransomware gang like Cl0p would easily be able to afford a bevy of zero-day exploits for vulnerable enterprise software. The post Rapid7 Says ROI for Ransomware Remains High; Zero-Day Usage Expands appeared

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