Cybersecurity
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TECH NEWS
Sony Data Breach A Closer Look at MOVEit Vulnerability
Sony data breach a closer look at MOVEit vulnerability. In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, one name has recently dominated headlines – Sony. The tech giant confirmed a data breach that has sent shockwaves through the industry. In this article, we will delve into the details of the breach, the culprits behind it, and the implications it holds for cybersecurity…
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TECH NEWS
FBI and European Dismantle Global Malware Network Qakbot
FBI and European partnership dismantled global malware network Qakbot. In a groundbreaking victory against cybercrime, the FBI, in collaboration with European law enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled a major global malware network that has been operational for over 15 years. This significant achievement comes as a severe setback to cybercriminals who utilized the malware agent known as Qakbot for a…
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WEB
Leaseweb Takes Swift Action to Restore Service After Cyberattack
In a recent turn of events, Leaseweb, one of the world’s prominent cloud and hosting providers, has found itself grappling with the aftermath of a cyberattack. The company took immediate and resolute measures to mitigate the impact of the attack on its critical systems. On the night of August 22, the vigilant monitoring systems of Leaseweb detected an anomalous surge…
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WEB
Anonfiles Shuts Down Amidst Rampant Abuse and Threats
Anonfiles shuts down operations amidst rampant abuse and threats. Anonfiles, a well-known anonymous file-sharing platform, has taken the decision to cease its operations due to a significant surge in misuse by its users. This service, which permitted individuals to share files anonymously while refraining from recording user actions, unfortunately evolved into a central hub for threat actors to exchange purloined…
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TECH NEWS
Hackers Target Auction House Network for $120,000
A significant breach has rattled the cybersecurity realm, as hackers demand a staggering $120,000 in exchange for access to a major auction house’s compromised network. This revelation comes on the heels of a diligent investigation by Flare, a respected threat intelligence company. The breach was brought to light when researchers stumbled upon an alarming advertisement on a hacker forum, offering…
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TECH NEWS
Merlin Toolkit Exploited in Targeted Attacks on State Entities
Ukrainian authorities have issued a stern caution regarding a series of assaults directed at governmental bodies through the utilization of the ‘Merlin’ open-source post-exploitation toolkit. ‘Merlin’, crafted in the Go programming language, stands as a versatile toolkit accessible on GitHub, meticulously designed for red team operations within the realm of cybersecurity. The toolkit, ‘Merlin’, encompasses a repertoire of functionalities encompassing…
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TECH NEWS
APT29’s Midnight Blizzard Shakes Global Governments
APT29’s Midnight Blizzard shakes global governments. According to a recent cybersecurity discovery, Microsoft Teams was used by Russian state-linked hackers APT29, also known as Cosy Bear, to conduct a highly sophisticated and covert phishing attack on government agencies all across the world. The “Midnight Blizzard” attack, which was launched by Russia’s SVR, a foreign intelligence service, aimed to compromise critical…
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GOOGLE
Google Issues Email Alert for Inactive Accounts
Google warns users through email before deleting inactive accounts. Google has announced a policy change that will take effect on December 1st, 2023, and may have significant effects on its users. Google has started issuing warning emails to consumers with inactive account. You may want to pay attention to this if you have an account that has been inactive for…
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APPS
How SafeChat Became a Gateway for Data Theft
In a recent cyber attack, Android users were the target of a devious tactic used by hackers who took advantage of a phoney app called “SafeChat,” obtaining private information from well-known messaging services like Signal and WhatsApp. The ‘Bahamut’ APT hacking gang from India is the outfit behind this espionage. In order to compromise the target’s smartphone, they use spear…
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macOS
Realst Malware Hits macOS Sonoma
In the wake of the recent ShadowVault incident, a new threat known as “Realst Malware” has emerged, posing significant risks to Windows and macOS users, including those on macOS 14 Sonoma. Realst, an infostealer malware, has gained notoriety for infiltrating fake blockchain games orchestrated by cybercriminals in a massive campaign. The discovery of Realst was credited to the diligent efforts…
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