Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

made electronics on behalf of the Russian government and military. The Estonian man is accused of having helped the Russian government and military to purchase US-made electronics and hacking tools. “Shevlyakov also attempted to acquire computer hacking tools.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2024

Acer Philippines disclosed a data breach after employee data was leaked by a threat actor on a hacking forum. In our commitment to full transparency, we wish to inform you of a recent security incident involving a third-party vendor managing employee attendance data.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Snatch ransomware group claims to have hacked HENSOLDT France, a company specializing in military and defense electronics. The Snatch ransomware group claims to have hacked the French company HENSOLDT France. HENSOLDT is a company specializing in military and defense electronics. SecurityAffairs – hacking, HENSOLDT).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2021

REvil ransomware gang is attempting to extort Apple ahead of the Apple Spring Loaded event threatening to sell stolen blueprints belonging to the IT giant that were stolen from Quanta Computer. Quanta Computer is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of notebook computers and other electronic hardware. Source Bleeping Computer.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2024

notifies customers of credit card data breach, after threat actors hacked a third-party app from its e-commerce provider. disclosed a data breach that exposed its customers’ credit card data after threat actors hacked a third-party application from its e-commerce providerBigCommerce.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2021

Taiwanese multinational hardware and electronics corporation Acer was victim of a REvil ransomware attack, the gang demanded a $50,000,000 ransom. Taiwanese computer giant Acer was victim of the REvil ransomware attack, the gang is demanding the payment of a $50,000,000 ransom, the largest one to date. billion in revenue.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Snatch ransomware group announced it had hacked the food giant Kraft Heinz, the company is investigating the claims. The Snatch ransomware group claims to have hacked Kraft Heinz in August and on December 14, it added the company to the list of victims on its leak site.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Taiwanese electronics manufacture Compal suffered a ransomware attack over the weekend, media blames the DoppelPaymer ransomware gang. It is the second-largest contract laptop manufacturer in the world behind Quanta Computer. “According to the Internet PTT, 30% of the computers have been hit. . Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Snatch gang claims the hack of the Department of Defence South Africa and added the military organization to its leak site. In October 2022, the Snatch ransomware group claimed to have hacked the French company HENSOLDT France. HENSOLDT is a company specializing in military and defense electronics.

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Hacking Computers and Electronics Ransomware Risk 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2021

The existence of a secret SAS mobile hacker squad, named MAB5 and under the control of the Computer Network Operations (CNO) Exploitation, was revealed by a job ad published by the UK’s Ministry of Defence on an external website, reported Alan Turnbull of Secret Bases. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

The Australian man faces twelve counts of computer offenses. The Australian man developed and sold Firebird to customers on a dedicated hacking forum. The RAT allowed customers to access and control their victims’ computers remotely, its author advertised its stealing capabilities. ” reported the DoJ.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

Patrick Kiley, a senior security consultant at Rapid7 conducted an investigation into the security of avionics systems inside small airplanes. The results are disconcerting it is quite easy to hack a small plane. SecurityAffairs – avionics systems, hacking). Kiley, which is also, an amateur pilot, was able to crack the ?aircraft’s

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Hacking Computers and Electronics Engineering Advertising 95

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted store operations in the Netherlands and Germany. Media Markt is a German multinational chain of stores selling consumer electronics with over 1000 stores in Europe. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

Estonian hacker Pavel Tsurkan has pleaded guilty in a United States court to the counts of computer fraud and of creating and operating a proxy botnet. The Estonian national Pavel Tsurkan has pleaded guilty in a United States court to two counts of computer fraud and abuse. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The agents arrested the man at his home in Prykarpattia, he is a representative of the Russian electronic system of instant payments Webmoney, which is subject to the sanctions of the National Security and Defense Council. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime). ” reads the press release published by the Ukrainian SSU.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2022

The RSOCKS was composed of millions of compromised computers and other electronic devices around the world, including industrial control systems, time clocks, routers, audio/video streaming devices, and smart garage door openers. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 7, 2021

For various reasons, when I wrote those two pieces, I intentionally featured innovators from outside of the information-security sector. Back in 2015 and 2017, I ran articles in Inc. Today, of course, we know that all of these types of attacks are not only possible, but have already been demonstrated.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2024

Along with co-defendants Maksim Silnikau and Andrei Tarasov, Kadariya is charged with wire fraud conspiracy and computer fraud conspiracy. The messages then attempted to deceive the victim into buying or downloading dangerous software, providing remote access to the device, or disclosing personal identifying or financial information.”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2021

Razer is a popular manufacturer of computer accessories, including gaming mouses and keyboards. Razer is a very popular computer peripherals manufacturer that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, financial services, and gaming hardware, including gaming mouses and keyboards. SecurityAffairs – hacking, InkySquid).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

They gang was received money through electronic payment systems YuMoney, Qiwi, and WebMoney, which are prohibited in Ukraine. “It was also established that hacked accounts were allegedly used on behalf of ordinary people to spread disinformation about the socio-political situation in Ukraine and the EU.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Accountability Computers and Electronics Hacking Mobile 98

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2021

The Ministry of Labor and Social Economy has been affected by a computer attack. “The computer attack that the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy has suffered has NOT affected the operation of the State Public Employment Service,” SEPE said. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Spain’s Ministry of Labor).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2020

The three hackers were arrested in December in Jakarta and Yogyakarta and charged with data theft, fraud, and unauthorized access to computer systems. According to the authorities, the suspects used stolen credit cards to buy electronic goods and other luxury items, and then resell on local e-commerce websites in Indonesia.

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Computers and Electronics eCommerce Advertising Cybercrime 143

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Taiwanese electronics technology giant Acer discloses a security breach suffered by its after-sales service systems in India after an isolated attack. Bad news for the Taiwanese electronics technology giant Acer, it disclosed a second security breach this year. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cyber security).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2024

The Scranton School District is working with third-party forensic specialists to investigate the security breach and restore impacted systems. The attack is causing a temporary disruption to some of our computer systems and services. ” reported The Time Tribune. ” reported The Time Tribune.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Olsen, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security; and James Smith, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today that JOSHUA ADAM SCHULTE was sentenced to 40 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Jesse M.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Each of these regulations addresses different aspects of cybersecurity and data protection, making it essential for businesses and organizations to stay informed and proactive. HIPAA mandates that healthcare providers, insurers, and business associates implement robust security measures to safeguard patient data.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of a new cyber espionage campaign carried out by the Russia-linked group APT28 (aka “ Forest Blizzard ”, “ Fancybear ” or “ Strontium ”). Thus, the compromise of any computer can pose a threat to the entire network.” ” reads the advisory published by CERT-UA.

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Phishing Malware Computers and Electronics Internet 141

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

FSB National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) revealed that foreign hackers have breached networks of Russian federal agencies. ” Once compromised the networks of the targeted agencies, hackers gathered sensitive information from internal systems. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Russian federal agencies).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The police performed 28 searches and seized 921 electronic devices, including mobile phones, vehicles and weapons. “The computer platform they used is estimated to have unlocked 1,300,000 stolen high-end telephone devices.” ” reported the Spanish police. ” reported the Spanish police.

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Mobile Phishing Computers and Electronics Marketing 132

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2020

Europol arrested five members of the Infinity Black hacker group that were selling stolen user credentials and hacking tools. Europol announced another success in the fight against cybercrime, today it has arrested five Polish hackers who were members of the Infinity Black hacking group. ” continues the press release.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The authorities conducted 16 searches in Madrid, Málaga, Huelva, Alicante and Murcia and seized firearms, a katana, a baseball bat, four high-end cars, 80,000 euros in cash, a database with information on four million people, and computer and electronic material valued in thousands of euros. ” said the Spanish Police.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

“The County of Delaware recently discovered a disruption to portions of its computer network. We commenced an immediate investigation that included taking certain systems offline and working with computer forensic specialists to determine the nature and scope of the event. SecurityAffairs – hacking, DoppelPaymer).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2022

North Korean nation-state actors used Maui ransomware to encrypt servers providing healthcare services, including electronic health records services, diagnostics services, imaging services, and intranet services. The authorities will also pay for information about past hacking campaigns. At the time, the U.S. In July, the U.S.

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Ransomware Computers and Electronics Malware Healthcare 143

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2022

e-Estonia refers to a movement by the government of Estonia to facilitate citizen interactions with the state through the use of electronic solutions. The head of Estonia’s computer emergency response team, Tonu Tammer, told AFP the attacks hit the websites of local authorities, including the police and the government.

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DDOS Computers and Electronics Digital transformation Government 141

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

A cyber attack was detected on the Sopra Steria computer network on the evening of October 20. Security measures have been taken to limit the risk of propagation.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, Sopra Steria). The post Sopra Steria hit by the Ryuk ransomware gang appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Ransomware Computers and Electronics Healthcare Advertising 142

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2020

Once it’s inside, Ryuk can spread across network servers through file shares to individual computers,” reads a post published by SBI. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ryuk ransomware). The post The City of Durham shut down its network after Ryuk Ransomware attack appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Ransomware Computers and Electronics Advertising Manufacturing 144

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2021

A group of US hackers recently claimed to have gained access to footage from 150,000 security cameras at banks, jails, schools, healthcare clinics, and prominent organizations. Once Verkada became aware of the hack, it has disabled all internal administrator accounts to prevent any unauthorised access. ” continues the DoJ.

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