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TA4903 Phishing Campaigns Evolve, Target US Government

Proofpoint said TA4903 adopted new tactics, including lure themes referencing confidential docs and ACH payments This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: TA4903 Phishing Campaigns Evolve, Target US Government

Cyber Pros Turn to Cybercrime as Salaries Stagnate

The UK’s Chartered Institute of Information Security warns that many professionals are prepared to moonlight for cybercrime groups This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Cyber Pros Turn to Cybercrime as Salaries Stagnate

US Sanctions Predator Spyware Maker Intellexa

The US Treasury has designated individuals and entities associated with Predator spyware developer, Intellexa This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Sanctions Predator Spyware Maker Intellexa

US Sanctions Predator Spyware-Maker Intellexa

The US Treasury has designated individuals and entities associated with Predator spyware developer, Intellexa This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Sanctions Predator Spyware-Maker Intellexa

GhostSec Evolves With Website Compromise Tools

Cisco Talos uncovered two new tools developed by the group: the “GhostSec Deep Scan tool” and “GhostPresser” This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: GhostSec Evolves With Website Compromise Tools

ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware Servers Go Down

Speculations about the shut down range from a potential exit scam to a rebranding initiative This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware Servers Go Down

Ukraine Claims it Hacked Russian MoD

Ukraine’s military intelligence service says it hacked and stole sensitive documents from Russia’s Ministry of Defense This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Ukraine Claims it Hacked Russian MoD

Self-Propagating Worm Created to Target Generative AI Systems

The researchers developed a worm, dubbed “Morris II,” which targets generative AI ecosystems through the use of adversarial self-replicating prompts This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Self-Propagating Worm Created to Target Generative AI Systems

Hacktivist Collective NoName057 Strikes European Targets

Sekoia.io observed developments in the group’s DDoS tools, including updates enhancing compatibility with different processor architectures and OS This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Hacktivist Collective NoName057 Strikes European Targets

TA577 Exploits NTLM Authentication Vulnerability

Proofpoint warned the method could be used for data gathering and further malicious activities This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: TA577 Exploits NTLM Authentication Vulnerability

Predator Spyware Targeted Mobile Phones in New Countries

Despite being exposed to human rights violations, the Predator spyware continues to be used across the world – including in new countries This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Predator Spyware Targeted Mobile Phones in New…

Drugs and Cybercrime Market Busted By German Cops

German police have dismantled the country’s largest underground marketplace: Crimemarket This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Drugs and Cybercrime Market Busted By German Cops

Biden Warns Chinese Cars Could Steal US Citizens’ Data

President Biden warned that connected vehicles built in China could be used to steal sensitive data of US citizens and critical infrastructure This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Biden Warns Chinese Cars Could Steal US…

Pharma Giant Cencora Reports Cybersecurity Breach

The breach was discovered on February 21 2024, according to an SEC filing published on the same day This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Pharma Giant Cencora Reports Cybersecurity Breach

Biden Bans Mass Sale of Data to Hostile Nations

A new presidential executive order attempts to prevent the mass sales of personal data to countries like China and Russia This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Biden Bans Mass Sale of Data to Hostile Nations

NIST Releases Final Version of Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

NIST has made further tweaks to Version 2.0 of its Cybersecurity Framework following feedback from the cybersecurity community This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: NIST Releases Final Version of Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

Half of IT Leaders Identify IoT as Security Weak Point

The Viakoo study also said 50% firms faced IoT cyber incidents in past year, 44% of which were severe This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Half of IT Leaders Identify IoT as Security Weak Point

69% of Organizations Infected by Ransomware in 2023

Proofpoint found that 69% of organizations experienced a successful ransomware incident in the past year, with 60% hit on four or more occasions This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: 69% of Organizations Infected by Ransomware…

CISA Issues Alert on APT29’s Cloud Infiltration Tactics

Known as Midnight Blizzard, the Dukes or Cozy Bear, the group has been identified as a Russian entity likely operating under the SVR This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: CISA Issues Alert on APT29’s Cloud…

Expert Warns of Growing Android Malware Activity

Kaspersky said that in 2023, the number of mobile attacks soared to nearly 33.8 million This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Expert Warns of Growing Android Malware Activity

NCSC to Offer Cyber Governance Guidance to Boards

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre is preparing a new cyber governance training pack for boards This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: NCSC to Offer Cyber Governance Guidance to Boards

U-Haul Informs Customers of Major Data Breach

Moving giant U-Haul has revealed that 67,000 customers were caught in a data breach last year This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: U-Haul Informs Customers of Major Data Breach

Operation Cronos: Who Are the LockBit Admins

Law enforcement agencies involved in Operation Cronos have announced they have been in contact with the LockBit kingpin aka LockbitSupp This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Operation Cronos: Who Are the LockBit Admins

SMBs at Risk From SendGrid-Focused Phishing Tactics

Kaspersky explained the fraudulent emails prompted recipients to enable two-factor authentication This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: SMBs at Risk From SendGrid-Focused Phishing Tactics

Chinese Duo Found Guilty of $3m Apple Fraud Plot

Two Maryland residents have been convicted of a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme against Apple This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Chinese Duo Found Guilty of $3m Apple Fraud Plot

Biden Executive Order to Bolster US Maritime Cybersecurity

The White House Executive Order will give new powers to the US Coast Guard to manage cyber threats in ports and issue cybersecurity standards This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Biden Executive Order to Bolster…

Russian Hackers Launch Email Campaigns to Demoralize Ukrainians

ESET researchers reveal a Russian threat actor has targeted Ukrainian citizens with PYSOPs messages warning of impacts such as food and medicine shortages from the war This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Russian Hackers Launch…

NCSC Sounds Alarm Over Private Branch Exchange Attacks

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has produced new guidance for smaller firms on PBX attacks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: NCSC Sounds Alarm Over Private Branch Exchange Attacks

Attacker Breakout Time Falls to Just One Hour

It now takes threat actors on average just 62 minutes to move laterally from initial access, Crowdstrike claims This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Attacker Breakout Time Falls to Just One Hour

Top UK Universities Recovering Following Targeted DDoS Attack

The attack, which has been claimed by Anonymous Sudan, has been confirmed to have impacted IT services at the universities of Cambridge and Manchester This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Top UK Universities Recovering Following…

Initial Ransomware Demands Jump 20% to $600,000 in 2023

Arctic Wolf found that the median ransomware demand was $600,000 in 2023, a 20% rise on the previous year This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Initial Ransomware Demands Jump 20% to $600,000 in 2023

Anatsa Banking Trojan Resurfaces, Targets European Banks

ThreatFabric said the campaign has evolved since last year, employing sophisticated methods and mainly targeting Samsung devices This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Anatsa Banking Trojan Resurfaces, Targets European Banks

Fake Tokens Exploit BRICS Investment Hype

Resecurity said bad actors exploited geopolitical narratives, spreading misinformation This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Fake Tokens Exploit BRICS Investment Hype

Fifth of British Kids Have Broken the Law Online

A new National Crime Agency study reveals 20% of 10- to 16-year-olds have violated the Computer Misuse Act This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Fifth of British Kids Have Broken the Law Online

Hackers Exploit EU Agenda in Spear Phishing Campaigns

Adversaries targeting EU-based victims increasingly leverage EU affairs in spear phishing attacks, CERT-EU found This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Hackers Exploit EU Agenda in Spear Phishing Campaigns

Prudential Financial Faces Cybersecurity Breach

The breach exposed administrative and user data from specific IT systems, but there is no evidence of customer or client data compromise This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Prudential Financial Faces Cybersecurity Breach

Crypto-Money Laundering Records 30% Annual Decline

Chainalysis data reveals a near-30% fall in the value of digital currency being laundered in 2023 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Crypto-Money Laundering Records 30% Annual Decline

PII Input Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm in 55% of DLP Events

Menlo Security’s latest report also revealed a 26% surge in security policies tailored for generative AI sites This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: PII Input Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm in 55% of DLP Events

Cybersecurity Spending Expected to be Slashed in 41% of SMEs

JumpCloud found that 41% of SME IT professionals expect cybersecurity spending to be cut in their organization, increasing the risk of cyber-attacks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Cybersecurity Spending Expected to be Slashed in…

Romantic AI Chatbots Fail the Security and Privacy Test

Mozilla warns of serious security and privacy concerns over romantic chatbots downloaded by 100 million users This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Romantic AI Chatbots Fail the Security and Privacy Test

Southern Water Notifies Customers and Employees of Data Breach

UK utilities firm Southern Water has informed 5-10% of its customer base that their personal data has been accessed following a ransomware attack in January This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Southern Water Notifies Customers…

Bank of America Customers at Risk After Data Breach

A notification letter sent to the Attorney General of Maine showed 57,028 individuals were impacted This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Bank of America Customers at Risk After Data Breach

CISA Reveals JCDC’s 2024 Cybersecurity Priorities

These will focus on countering APTs, fortifying critical infrastructure and anticipating emerging risks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: CISA Reveals JCDC’s 2024 Cybersecurity Priorities