Code alterations more prevalent in Android apps than iOS 22/09/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security 57% of all monitored apps are under attack, with gaming (63%) and FinServ (62%) apps facing the highest risk, according to Digital.ai. The study found no correlation between an app’s popularity and likelihood of being attacked but found Android […]
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MGM Resorts Computers Back Up After 10 Days as Analysts Eye Effects of Casino Cyberattacks 21/09/2023 at 05:32 By Associated Press MGM Resorts brought its computer systems back online on September 20th after ransomware disrupted operations for 10 days. The post MGM Resorts Computers Back Up After 10 Days as Analysts Eye Effects of Casino
Tor-Based Drug Marketplace Piilopuoti Shut Down by Law Enforcement 20/09/2023 at 18:46 By Ionut Arghire Finnish authorities have seized the drugs marketplace Piilopuoti, which has been operating on the Tor network since May 2022. The post Tor-Based Drug Marketplace Piilopuoti Shut Down by Law Enforcement appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from
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Clorox Blames Damaging Cyberattack for Product Shortage 19/09/2023 at 17:32 By Eduard Kovacs Clorox says the recent cyberattack has been contained, but production is still not fully restored and there is a short supply of products. The post Clorox Blames Damaging Cyberattack for Product Shortage appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from
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Chinese Hackers Target North American, APAC Firms in Web Skimmer Campaign 19/09/2023 at 14:24 By Ionut Arghire A Chinese threat actor has been observed targeting organizations in multiple industries to deploy web skimmers on online payment pages. The post Chinese Hackers Target North American, APAC Firms in Web Skimmer Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. This
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Two Vegas Casinos Fell Victim to Cyberattacks, Shattering the Image of Impenetrable Casino Security 18/09/2023 at 16:33 By Associated Press MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment hit by cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security. The post Two Vegas Casinos Fell Victim to Cyberattacks, Shattering the Image of Impenetrable Casino Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.
When data falls into the wrong hands 18/09/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security A data breach involves unauthorized access to sensitive, protected, or confidential information, often resulting in data theft, exposure, or alteration. The methods employed by cybercriminals to perpetrate these breaches are continually evolving, ranging from hacking and malware attacks to phishing schemes
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Extradited Russian Hacker Behind ‘NLBrute’ Malware Pleads Guilty 15/09/2023 at 21:01 By Ryan Naraine Russian hacker Dariy Pankov has pleaded guilty to computer fraud and now faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. The post Extradited Russian Hacker Behind ‘NLBrute’ Malware Pleads Guilty appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt
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In Other News: China Blames NSA for Hack, AI Jailbreaks, Netography Spin-Off 15/09/2023 at 18:01 By Eduard Kovacs Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: China blames NSA for a cyberattack, AI jailbreaks, and Netography spin-off. The post In Other News: China Blames NSA for Hack, AI Jailbreaks, Netography Spin-Off appeared first on
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MGM Hackers Broadening Targets, Monetization Strategies 15/09/2023 at 15:31 By Ionut Arghire The financially motivated UNC3944 group that hacked MGM has hit at least 100 organizations, mainly in the US and Canada. The post MGM Hackers Broadening Targets, Monetization Strategies appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original
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Google Feature Blamed for Retool Breach That Led to Cryptocurrency Firm Hacks 15/09/2023 at 13:32 By Eduard Kovacs A recently introduced Google account sync feature has been blamed after sophisticated hackers attacked 27 cryptocurrency firms via Retool. The post Google Feature Blamed for Retool Breach That Led to Cryptocurrency Firm Hacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
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A Second Major British Police Force Suffers a Cyberattack in Less Than a Month 14/09/2023 at 21:06 By Associated Press Personal details of thousands of police officers and staff from Greater Manchester Police have been hacked from a company that makes identity cards. The post A Second Major British Police Force Suffers a Cyberattack in
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Attackers hit software firm Retool to get to crypto companies and assets 14/09/2023 at 18:17 By Zeljka Zorz Retool, the company behind the popular development platform for building internal business software, has suffered a breach that allowed attackers to access and take over accounts of 27 cloud customers, all in the crypto industry. According to
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North Korean Hackers Steal $53 Million in Cryptocurrency From CoinEx 14/09/2023 at 14:17 By Ionut Arghire North Korean hackers stole $53 million in cryptocurrency from crypto exchange CoinEx after the hot wallet private key was leaked. The post North Korean Hackers Steal $53 Million in Cryptocurrency From CoinEx appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is
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Rising OT/ICS cybersecurity incidents reveal alarming trend 14/09/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 60% of cyberattacks against the industrial sector are led by state-affiliated actors and often unintentionally enabled by internal personnel (about 33% of the time), according to Rockwell Automation. This corroborates other industry research showing OT/ICS (Industrial Control Systems) cybersecurity incidents are
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Airbus Launches Investigation After Hacker Leaks Data 13/09/2023 at 16:47 By Eduard Kovacs Airbus has launched an investigation after a hacker claimed to have breached the company’s systems and leaked some business documents. The post Airbus Launches Investigation After Hacker Leaks Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed
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How should SMBs navigate the phishing minefield? 13/09/2023 at 07:47 By Zeljka Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Pete Hoff, CISO at Wursta, offers advice to SMB security leaders and professionals on how to minimize the threat phishing presents to their organization’s operations and long-term success. What makes phishing attacks particularly challenging for small
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Latest fraud schemes targeting the payments ecosystem 13/09/2023 at 06:33 By Help Net Security Threat actors continued to exploit technical misconfigurations through various fraud schemes, according to a new report from Visa. These include the use of malvertising and search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to cultivate compelling and effective phishing and social engineering campaigns, the
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Iranian Cyberspies Deployed New Backdoor to 34 Organizations 12/09/2023 at 17:18 By Ionut Arghire Iran-linked cyberespionage group Charming Kitten has infected at least 34 victims in Brazil, Israel, and UAE with a new backdoor. The post Iranian Cyberspies Deployed New Backdoor to 34 Organizations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek
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Court Convicts Portuguese Hacker in Football Leaks Trial and Gives Him a 4-Year Suspended Sentence 12/09/2023 at 14:46 By Associated Press Portuguese hacker behind “Football Leaks” convicted by a Lisbon court of nine crimes and given a suspended prison sentence of four years. The post Court Convicts Portuguese Hacker in Football Leaks Trial and Gives