The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Additionally, there are also Russian cybercrime organizations that are not state-sponsored but are allowed to operate. Although there’s no one magic solution to eliminating cyberattacks and cybercrime risks, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of becoming a victim. businesses called #ShieldsUp. The efficacy of hygiene.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2024

Team Cymru, Silent Push and Stark Industries Solutions researchers uncovered a new infrastructure linked to the cybercrime group FIN7. Researchers from Team Cymru identified two clusters potentially linked to the cybercrime group FIN7. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2025

Change Healthcare can confirm we are experiencing a cybersecurity issue perpetrated by a cybercrime threat actor who has represented itself to us as ALPHV/Blackcat. However, after a $22 million transaction, an affiliate publicly complained on a Russian cybercrime forum, alleging that BlackCat did not pay their fee.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2024

The cybercrime group FIN7 is advertising a security evasion tool in multiple underground forums, cybersecurity company SentinelOne warns. SentinelOne researchers warn that the financially motivated group FIN7 is using multiple pseudonyms to advertise a security evasion tool in several criminal underground forums.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2025

Cybersecurity experts were able to exploit misconfiguration in vulnerable web-app used by ransomware operators to publish victims data – leading to clearnet IP addresses disclosure related to their network infrastructure behind TOR hidden services (hosting them) and additional service information acquired from server-side.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A threat actor has leaked the source code for the first version of the HelloKitty ransomware on a Russian-speaking cybercrime forum. The availability of the source in the cybercrime ecosystem can allow threat actors to develop their own version of the Hello Kitty ransomware. The HelloKitty gang has been active since January 2021.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The cybersecurity firm’s recommendations for malware victims are: Consult an expert : For thorough malware removal and system security, seek professional help if needed. Authorities from the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Australia took part in the operation.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers spotted a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called BunnyLoader that’s appeared in the threat landscape. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers discovered a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) that is called BunnyLoader, which has been advertised for sale in multiple cybercrime forums since September 4, 2023.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2025

The malicious code was advertised on cybercrime forums for $3,000 per month. ” To mitigate threats like Banshee Stealer, experts recommend keeping operating systems and applications updated, avoiding interacting with suspicious emails or links, and prioritizing cybersecurity awareness among employees.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2025

Those stats come from ISACAs Tech Workplace and Culture 2025 report, which is based on a survey of about 7,700 of its members who work in IT areas such as information security, governance, assurance, data privacy and risk management.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Understanding and adhering to cybersecurity regulations is crucial for any organization as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated. The landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations today is set to undergo significant changes, impacting businesses, government entities, and individuals alike.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The Italian Cnaipic (National Cybercrime Center for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure) of the Postal Police is investigating the cyberattacks and is helping victims into mitigating the offensive. The DDoS attacks against the websites of Malpensa and Milan-Linate airports began this morning. .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Synacor Zimbra Collaboration flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog China-linked group Salt Typhoon hacked US broadband providers and breached wiretap systems Google Pixel 9 supports new security features to mitigate baseband attacks International Press – Newsletter Cybercrime Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracies Involving (..)

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2025

Strategic Cyber Warfare In geopolitical conflicts, access to Telegram accounts and devices could provide military and intelligence advantages, such as intercepting sensitive communications, and identifying informants. Gaining access without cooperation from Telegram itself could be highly valuable.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” ” Many organizations that do hire professionals to test their network security posture unfortunately tend to focus on fixing vulnerabilities hackers could use to break in.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Someone has recently created a large number of fake LinkedIn profiles for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles at some of the world’s largest corporations. If you were confused at this point, you might ask Google who it thinks is the current Chief Information Security Officer of Chevron.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The company assured investors that the attack hadn’t affected its critical systems, but temporary disruptions in customer services might occur due to enhanced security protocols. These measures aim to safeguard operational and personal data. Electrica is a public company, listed on the Bucharest and London stock exchanges.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

DLP is key in cybersecurity; a risk assessment identifies data risks, helping turn findings into real-world security improvements. Data loss prevention (DLP) is a cornerstone of any effective cybersecurity strategy. Protecting sensitive data is what cybersecurity is all about.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

. • Create security awareness for employees. One of the most important ways to protect against data breaches is to increase employee security awareness. Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

They’ve also acquired Lacework, a cloud security company. ” reads the announcement published by Fortibitch on a cybercrime forum. Fortinet has been actively contributing to Australia’s cybersecurity landscape, recently submitting recommendations for the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

. “ Zservers , headquartered in Barnaul, Russia, has advertised BPH services on known cybercriminal forums to evade law enforcement investigations and takedowns, as well as scrutiny from cybersecurity firms. ” reads the announcement published by the US Treasury.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This stolen data is often exposed on both the clear and dark web, heightening risks of identity theft and further perpetuating cybercrime. The average data theft per attack is roughly 450 GB, impacting countless individuals and putting their private health information at risk of exploitation.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

Phishing plays straight out of the cybercrime playbook "March Madness brings heightened cybersecurity risks this year, especially with the expansion of sports gambling beyond traditional office pools creating new attack vectors for credential harvesting and financial fraud," warns J. Awareness and vigilance.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

CISA adds Apple, Oracle Agile PLM bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog More than 2,000 Palo Alto Networks firewalls hacked exploiting recently patched zero-days Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government Legal Affairs Office US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang Threat actor (..)

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2024

22, 2024, CyberNewsWire — INE Security , a global cybersecurity training and certification provider, recently launched initiatives with several higher education institutions in an ongoing campaign to invest in the education of aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Cary, NC, Aug.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The link between Luan’s hacktivism and cybercrime was established due to his bad Operational security (opsec). The popular cybersecurity researcher Robert Baptiste, CEO at Predicta Lab, confirmed the findings of the Crowdstrike investigation through its own investigation.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The investigation into the security breach is still ongoing and the company is remediating the incident with the help of external cybersecurity specialists. “On November 25, 2024, ENGlobal Corporation (the “Company”) became aware of a cybersecurity incident. ” reads the report filed with SEC.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 22, 2022

.” The DOJ’s statement doesn’t mention that RSOCKS has been in operation since 2014, when access to the web store for the botnet was first advertised on multiple Russian-language cybercrime forums. “Thanks to you, we are now developing in the field of information security and anonymity!,”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2025

FIN7 cybercrime group has been linked to Anubis, a Python-based backdoor that provides remote access to compromised Windows systems. ” reads the report published by cybersecurity firm PRODAFT. It executes shell commands and system operations while using obfuscation to evade detection.

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MARCH 16, 2025

Apple fixed the third actively exploited zero-day of 2025 Switzerland’s NCSC requires cyberattack reporting for critical infrastructure within 24 hours SideWinder APT targets maritime and nuclear sectors with enhanced toolset U.S.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

CISA adds Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Thai police arrested Chinese hackers involved in SMS blaster attacks Zyxel firewalls targeted in recent ransomware attacks Malware campaign abused flawed Avast Anti-Rootkit driver Russia-linked APT TAG-110 uses targets Europe and Asia Russia-linked threat (..)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Texas oilfield supplier Newpark Resources revealed that a ransomware attack on October 29 disrupted access to some of its information systems and business applications. The company immediately activated its cybersecurity response plan and launched an investigation into the incident with the help of external experts.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

Authorities recovered $31 Million Related to 2021 Uranium Finance cyber heist Serbian student activists phone hacked using Cellebrite zero-day exploit Qilin ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the Lee Enterprises attack Meta fired 20 employees for leaking information, more firings expected International Press Newsletter Cybercrime U.S.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2024

These are the Top 2023 Security Affairs cybersecurity stories … enjoy it. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, Top 2023 Security Affairs cybersecurity stories) TB OF DATA STOLEN FROM DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE FIRM CELLEBRITE LEAKED ONLINE 1.7

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2025

. “On February 3, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Inc. (“Lee” or the “Company”) experienced a systems outage caused by a cybersecurity attack. Upon discovery, Lee activated its incident response team, comprised of internal personnel and external cybersecurity experts retained to assist in addressing the incident.”

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways we can inspire new cybersecurity professionals to join our industry.

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