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Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack

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Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack 04/11/2023 at 19:31 By Ionut Arghire Mr. Cooper suspends operations, including payments, after a cyberattack forced it to take systems offline. The post Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View […]

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In Other News: Airport Taxi Hacking, Post-Quantum Crypto Guidance, Stanford Breach

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In Other News: Airport Taxi Hacking, Post-Quantum Crypto Guidance, Stanford Breach 04/11/2023 at 19:31 By SecurityWeek News Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: US airport taxi hacking by Russians, Stanford ransomware attack, and post-quantum crypto guidance.  The post In Other News: Airport Taxi Hacking, Post-Quantum Crypto Guidance, Stanford Breach appeared first on […]

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Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions

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Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions 03/11/2023 at 08:07 By Help Net Security The rate of data encryption following a ransomware attack in healthcare was the highest in the last three years, according to Sophos. Ransomware attacks continue to grow in sophistication Among those organizations surveyed, cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in nearly 75% […]

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UK seeks six crypto investigators to beef up National Crime Agency

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UK seeks six crypto investigators to beef up National Crime Agency 02/11/2023 at 11:03 By Cointelegraph By Arijit Sarkar The role demands candidates to have the ability to provide strategic and tactical advice to crypto investigations, among other investigative qualities. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Cybersecurity habits and behaviors executives need to be aware of

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Cybersecurity habits and behaviors executives need to be aware of 02/11/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Top executives — the employee group most targeted by threat actors — are frequently provided unfettered access to valuable data sources and networked assets, according to Ivanti. Executives access unauthorized work data While 96% of leaders say they […]

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Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable

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Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable 01/11/2023 at 09:01 By Help Net Security Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage, according to Allianz. Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is soaring, as […]

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October sees a comparative lull in crypto crime with losses of $32.2M: CertiK

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October sees a comparative lull in crypto crime with losses of $32.2M: CertiK 31/10/2023 at 21:02 By Cointelegraph By Derek Andersen There is no clear downward trend in crypto crime, but a quiet month is undoubtedly more than welcome in the Web3 community. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks

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A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks 31/10/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, it’s important to understand how AI is shaping the cybercrime landscape in healthcare and […]

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The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses

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The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses 31/10/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Nearly 8 in 10 small business leaders admit they are anxious about the safety of their company’s sensitive data and information, according to Shred-it. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s report, the number of data breaches remains in […]

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Florida SIM Swapper Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Theft

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Florida SIM Swapper Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Theft 30/10/2023 at 18:46 By Ionut Arghire A 20-year-old Floridian was sentenced to prison for his role in a hacking scheme that led to the theft of $1 million in cryptocurrency. The post Florida SIM Swapper Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Theft appeared first on SecurityWeek. This […]

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In Other News: Ex-NSA Employee Spying for Russia, EU Threat Landscape, Cyber Education Funding

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In Other News: Ex-NSA Employee Spying for Russia, EU Threat Landscape, Cyber Education Funding 27/10/2023 at 17:47 By SecurityWeek News Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Ex-NSA employee spying for Russia, EU threat landscape report, cyber education funding The post In Other News: Ex-NSA Employee Spying for Russia, EU Threat Landscape, Cyber […]

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IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles

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IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles 27/10/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The high number of attacks on IoT devices represents a 400% increase in malware compared to the previous year, according to Zscaler. The increasing frequency of malware attacks targeting IoT devices is a significant concern for OT security, […]

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Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo

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Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo 26/10/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Q3 of 2023 continued an ongoing surge in ransomware activity, according to GuidePoint Security. GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) observed a nearly 15% increase in ransomware activity since Q2 due to an increased number of ransomware groups, including 10 […]

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China Crackdown on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia Nets Thousands but Leaves Networks Intact

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China Crackdown on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia Nets Thousands but Leaves Networks Intact 24/10/2023 at 02:01 By Associated Press Chinese authorities have netted thousands of people in a crackdown on cyber scams, but the criminal networks remain intact. The post China Crackdown on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia Nets Thousands but Leaves Networks Intact […]

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In Other News: Energy Services Firm Hacked, Tech CEO Gets Prison Time, X Glitch Leads to CIA Channel Hijack

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In Other News: Energy Services Firm Hacked, Tech CEO Gets Prison Time, X Glitch Leads to CIA Channel Hijack 20/10/2023 at 21:43 By SecurityWeek News Summary of notable cybersecurity news stories that may be top headlines, but are important for the week of October 16, 2023. The post In Other News: Energy Services Firm Hacked, […]

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Fraud Detection Firm Spec Raises $15 Million

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Fraud Detection Firm Spec Raises $15 Million 20/10/2023 at 18:31 By Ionut Arghire Silicon Valley fraud detection startup attracts $15 million in new financing from SignalFire, Legion Capital and Rally Ventures. The post Fraud Detection Firm Spec Raises $15 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original […]

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Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site

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Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site 20/10/2023 at 18:31 By Ionut Arghire The RagnarLocker ransomware group’s dark web leak site has been seized in a coordinated law enforcement operation. The post Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS […]

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Researchers uncover DarkGate malware’s Vietnamese connection

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Researchers uncover DarkGate malware’s Vietnamese connection 20/10/2023 at 14:02 By Help Net Security WithSecure researchers have tracked attacks using DarkGate malware to an active cluster of cybercriminals operating out of Vietnam. DarkGate is a remote access trojan (RAT) that has been used in attacks since at least 2018 and is currently available to cybercriminals as […]

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Operations of Healthcare Solutions Giant Henry Schein Disrupted by Cyberattack

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Operations of Healthcare Solutions Giant Henry Schein Disrupted by Cyberattack 19/10/2023 at 14:01 By Eduard Kovacs Healthcare solutions giant Henry Schein has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that disrupted operations and possibly led to a data breach. The post Operations of Healthcare Solutions Giant Henry Schein Disrupted by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is […]

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Finland Charges Psychotherapy Hacker With Extortion

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Finland Charges Psychotherapy Hacker With Extortion 18/10/2023 at 22:48 By AFP Finland charged a hacker, accused of the theft of tens of thousands of records from psychotherapy patients, with over 21,000 counts of extortion. The post Finland Charges Psychotherapy Hacker With Extortion appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed […]

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