Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2025

. “Our seasoned IT security team immediately took proactive steps to keep systems safe and as a result we have restricted internet access at our sites today. ” In response to the attack, the company had “restricted internet access at its sites,” however Harrods’ site remained online.

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Retail Internet Internet Data breaches 112

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

French internet service provider (ISP) Free disclosed a cyber attack, threat actors allegedly had access to customer personal information. that provides voice, video, data, and Internet telecommunications to consumers in France. ” “Thus, this information should be taken cautiously until confirmed. Free S.A.S.

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Cyber Attacks Telecommunications Data breaches Banking 124

Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2023

[This is Part III in a series on research conducted for a recent Hulu documentary on the 2015 hack of marital infidelity website AshleyMadison.com.] LeakedSource also tried to pass itself off as a legal, legitimate business that was marketing to security firms and professionals. In 2019, a Canadian company called Defiant Tech Inc.

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Hacking Accountability Data breaches Marketing 234

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2024

“We are calling on the Tor community and the Internet freedom community to help us scale up WebTunnel bridges. Our goal is to deploy 200 new WebTunnel bridges by the end of this December (2024) to open secure access for users in Russia.” If you’ve ever thought about running a Tor bridge, now is the time.

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Government Internet Internet Hacking 126

Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2025

At the beginning of the year, and as a positive start for us, and in order to solidify the name of our group in your memory, we are proud to announce our first official operation: Will be published of sensitive data from over 15,000 targets worldwide (both governmental and private sectors) that have been hacked and their data extracted.”

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VPN Passwords Firewall Firmware 129

Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2025

8037 or newer The vendor also provided the following mitigation: “To minimize the potential impact of SSLVPN vulnerabilities, please ensure that access is limited to trusted sources, or disable SSLVPN access from the Internet. For more information about disabling firewall SSLVPN access, see: how-can-i-setup-ssl-vpn.”

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Firewall Firmware VPN Authentication 113

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In particular, we recommend that you ensure that access to the management interface is possible only from trusted internal IPs and not from the Internet. Palo Alto Networks recommended reviewing best practices for securing management access to its devices. . We are actively investigating this activity.” 173.239.218[.]251

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In particular, we recommend that you ensure that access to the management interface is possible only from trusted internal IPs and not from the Internet. ” Palo Alto Networks recommends reviewing best practices for securing management access to its devices.

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Firewall Authentication Internet Internet 115

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Below are the descriptions for these two vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-43451 : An NTLM Hash Disclosure Spoofing vulnerability in MSHTML allows attackers to extract a user’s NTLMv2 hash via Internet Explorer components in WebBrowser control. Although user interaction is needed, attackers can still exploit this to impersonate the victim.

Internet 126

Internet Internet Hacking Data breaches 126

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

T-Mobile confirmed being a victim of recent hacking campaigns linked to China-based threat actors targeting telecom companies. T-Mobile confirms it was hacked as part of a long-running cyber espionage campaign targeting Telco companies. and its allies for hacking activities in July. Wall Street Journal reported.

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Mobile Telecommunications Data breaches Hacking 112

Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2025

Attackers can exploit a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0411 , in the free, open-source file archiver software 7-Zip to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) Windows security feature. Mark of the Web (MotW) is a security feature in Microsoft Windows that identifies files downloaded from untrusted sources, such as the internet.

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Software Internet Internet Hacking 124

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2023

IT Army of Ukraine hacktivists have temporarily disrupted internet services in some of the territories that have been occupied by Russia. Ukrainian hacktivists belonging to the IT Army of Ukraine group have temporarily disabled internet services in some of the territories that have been occupied by the Russian army.

Internet 139

Internet Internet Telecommunications DDOS 139

Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2024

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2023 report states that reported cybercrime losses reached $12.5 The 2023 Internet Crime Report published the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reveals that reported cybercrime losses reached $12.5 billion in 2023. billion in 2023. A monetary hold was placed on $538.39

Cybercrime 139

Cybercrime Internet Internet Scams 139

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Mexican Drug Cartels Want You Casio: Notice of Partial Service Outage and Information Leak Caused by Ransomware Attack He founded a “startup” to access sanctioned Russian websites: the cyber police of Khmelnytskyi region exposed the hacker Hacked ‘AI Girlfriend’ Data Shows Prompts Describing Child Sexual Abuse Malware Over 300,000!

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Cryptocurrency Artificial Intelligence Cybercrime 115

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The details of the Krispy Kreme hack are still emerging, but the companys Form 8-K filing brought the incident to light, offering a rare glimpse into the challenges businesses face when their systems are compromised. The attack goes to show that, truly, nothing Internet-connected is sacred."

Password Management 109

Password Management Passwords CISO Cybersecurity 109

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The FBI warned of a fresh wave of HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting internet-facing Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs. In March 2024, threat actors behind this campaign started targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. ” reads the PIN report.

Architecture 107

Architecture Internet Internet Malware 107

Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2025

It is recommended to (1) Disable AiCloud (2) disable any services that can be accessed from the internet, such as remote access from WAN, port forwarding, DDNS, VPN server, DMZ, port triggering, and FTP.” ” concludes the security advisory.

Firmware 114

Firmware Authentication Passwords VPN 114

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

They are often unaware of the risks they take on, which can include hacking, fraud, phishing, and more. SMBs and enterprises alike have been struggling with APIs as a mechanism for information security. The fact that there are so many different APIs is the main challenge for enterprises when it comes to API security.

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Hacking Penetration Testing Data breaches Authentication 222

Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2025

. “If the product is connected directly to the Internet without using a wired or Wi-Fi router, a third party could potentially execute arbitrary code or the product could be subjected to a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack.”

Engineering 128

Engineering Internet Internet Hacking 128

Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2024

National Security Agency (NSA) admitted to buying internet browsing records from data brokers to monitor Americans’ activity online without a court order. released documents that confirmed the National Security Agency (NSA) buys Americans’ internet browsing records without a court order. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore.,

Internet 139

Internet Internet Surveillance Government 139

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Experts suspect the state-sponsored hackers have gathered extensive internet traffic and potentially compromised sensitive data. internet-service providers in recent months in pursuit of sensitive information, according to people familiar with the matter.” and its allies for hacking activities in July.

Hacking 144

Hacking Government Internet Internet 144

Security Affairs

MARCH 9, 2024

The researchers scanned the Internet for Internet-facing Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy secure web gateway systems vulnerable to CVE-2024-21762. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, FortiOS)

Internet 145

Internet Internet VPN Engineering 145

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Evgenii Ptitsyn and others allegedly ran an international hacking scheme since November 2020, deploying Phobos ransomware to extort victims. If convicted, the man could face up to 20 years in prison for each wire fraud count, 10 years for each computer hacking charge, and 5 years for conspiracy to commit computer fraud and abuse.

Cybercrime 114

Cybercrime Ransomware Healthcare Education 114

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The news of the hack was reported by the Gazeta Wyborcza daily, and unfortunately, it isn’t the first time that the Pegasus spyware was used in the country. In 2021, the University of Toronto-based Citizen Lab Internet reported that a Polish opposition duo was hacked with NSO spyware.

Spyware 117

Spyware Government Surveillance Hacking 117

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

The company founded in 2001 offers prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, data bundles and internet services, fiber broadband, roaming and international calling, SIM-only plans and device deals. The exposed information consisted of security camera footage of a small number of patients.

Data breaches 126

Data breaches Unstructured Data Identity Theft Healthcare 126

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Since 2012, Crimenetwork facilitated the sale of illegal goods and services, including drugs, forged documents, hacking tools, and stolen data. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime) Source Computerworld.ch

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Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Hacking Internet 113

Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2024

Shadowserver researchers reported that over 20,000 internet-exposed VMware ESXi instances are affected by the actively exploited flaw CVE-2024-37085. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, VMware ESXi) ” states Shadowserver.

Internet 140

Internet Internet Ransomware Authentication 140

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

internet service providers (ISPs) as part of a cyber espionage campaign code-named Salt Typhoon. internet service providers in recent months as part of a cyber espionage campaign code-named Salt Typhoon. internet-service providers in recent months in pursuit of sensitive information, according to people familiar with the matter.”

Internet 128

Internet Internet DNS Telecommunications 128

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2024

Over 1,400 CrushFTP internet-facing servers are vulnerable to attacks exploiting recently disclosed CVE-2024-4040 vulnerability. Over 1,400 CrushFTP internet-facing servers are vulnerable to attacks targeting the critical severity vulnerability CVE-2024-4040. CVE-2024-4040 is a CrushFTP VFS sandbox escape vulnerability.

Internet 131

Internet Internet Software Hacking 131

Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2024

“We are reaching out to known LockBit victims and encouraging anyone who suspects they were a victim to visit our Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.” Pierluigi Paganini Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware)

Hacking 145

Hacking Banking Ransomware Encryption 145

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2024

“On August 7, 2024, we became aware of claims that information was taken from our systems and posted on the dark web. The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that is not accessible through regular search engines like Google.

Data breaches 138

Data breaches Healthcare Insurance Engineering 138

Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2024

Researchers from Bishop Fox used BinaryEdge source data to find SonicWall firewalls with management interfaces exposed to the internet. The experts found that 76% (178,637 of 233,984) of the Internet-facing firewalls are vulnerable to one or both issues. ” reads the advisory published by Bishop Fox.

Firewall 143

Firewall Hacking Firmware Internet 143

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Mandiant urges organizations that may have their FortiManager exposed to the internet to conduct a forensic investigation. As additional information becomes available through our investigations, Mandiant will update this blog’s attribution assessment.” ” concludes Mandiant. ” concludes Mandiant.

Authentication 130

Authentication Internet Internet Hacking 130

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2024

.” The researchers pointed out that despite the vulnerable service is intended for LAN access only, querying Shodan they identified over 91,000 devices that expose the service to the Internet. Most of the Internet-facing devices are in South Korea, Hong Kong, the U.S., Sweden, and Finland. running on OLED55CXPUA webOS 6.3.3-442

Hacking 139

Hacking Internet Internet Authentication 139

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2025

As a result, the Department now doesnt have internet connectivity, and all computers are returned off to prevent further damage. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,ransomware attack) In response, the whole network was taken offline.

Ransomware 115

Ransomware Government Internet Internet 115

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Ukrainian government’s military intelligence service announced the hack of the Russian Federal Taxation Service (FNS). The military intelligence service said that the hack was the result of a successful special operation on the territory of Russia. At the same time, the Russian IT company Office.ed-it.ru,

Hacking 133

Hacking Cyber Attacks Backups Government 133

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2024

. “While we found it to be popular with State, Local, and Education (SLED) and healthcare focused customers, luckily the internet exposure is fairly limited to around 15 instances.” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,FortiWLM)

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Wireless Authentication Healthcare Education 104