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 […]
MGM Resorts Confirms ‘Cybersecurity Issue’, Shuts Down Systems 11/09/2023 at 23:48 By Ryan Naraine MGM Resorts confirms “cybersecurity incident” led to the shutdown of web sites and IT systems of hotels throughout the United States. The post MGM Resorts Confirms ‘Cybersecurity Issue’, Shuts Down Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from […]
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After Microsoft and X, Hackers Launch DDoS Attack on Telegram 11/09/2023 at 17:31 By Ionut Arghire Anonymous Sudan launches a DDoS attack against Telegram in retaliation for the suspension of their primary account on the platform. The post After Microsoft and X, Hackers Launch DDoS Attack on Telegram appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is […]
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FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for $41 Million Stake.com Heist 11/09/2023 at 14:16 By Ionut Arghire FBI says North Korean hacking group Lazarus has stolen $41 million in cryptocurrency from online betting platform Stake.com. The post FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for $41 Million Stake.com Heist appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt […]
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CISOs and board members work more closely than ever before 11/09/2023 at 08:31 By Help Net Security 73% of board members believe they face the risk of a major cyber attack in the next 12 months, a notable increase from 65% in 2022, according to Proofpoint. Likewise, 53% feel unprepared to cope with a targeted […]
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Powerful Ethnic Militia in Myanmar Repatriates 1,200 Chinese Suspected of Involvement in Cybercrime 11/09/2023 at 00:15 By Associated Press One of Myanmar’s biggest and most powerful ethnic minority militias arrested and repatriated more than 1,200 Chinese nationals allegedly involved in criminal online scam operations. The post Powerful Ethnic Militia in Myanmar Repatriates 1,200 Chinese Suspected […]