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‘Big-game hunting’ – Ransomware gangs are focusing on more lucrative attacks
2024 looks set to be the highest-grossing year yet for ransomware gangs, due – in no small part – to emboldened cybercriminals causing costly disruption at larger companies. Read more in my article on the Exponential-e blog. Read More
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Crypto scammers who hacked McDonald’s Instagram account say they stole $700,000
Hackers who seized control of the official Instagram account of McDonald’s claim that they managed to steal US $700,000 from unsuspecting investors by promoting a fake cryptocurrency. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Read More
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IT Engineer Charged For Attempting to Extort Former Employer
A virtual machine specialist was arrested after a foiled data extortion plot targeting his former employer Read More
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When Get-Out-The-Vote Efforts Look Like Phishing
Multiple media reports this week warned Americans to be on guard against a new phishing scam that arrives in a text message informing recipients they are not yet registered to vote. A bit of digging reveals the missives were sent by a California political consulting firm as part of a well-meaning but potentially counterproductive get-out-the-vote…
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Ransomware Attacks Exposed 6.7 Million Records in US Schools
Ransomware attacks on US schools and colleges have surged, with 491 incidents since 2018, affecting over 8000 institutions Read More
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LummaC2 Infostealer Resurfaces With Obfuscated PowerShell Tactics
LummaC2, a C-based MaaS tool first identified in 2022, has resurfaced to exfiltrate credentials and personal data Read More
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Iran-Backed Peach Sandstorm Hackers Deploy New Tickler Backdoor
The hacking subsidiary of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (RGC) has targeted satellite, communications, oil and gas and government sectors in the US and UAE Read More
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Matthew Green on Telegram’s Encryption
Matthew Green wrote a really good blog post on what Telegram’s encryption is and is not. Read More
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2024 Cyber Resilience Research: Aligning Retail Cybersecurity with Business Priorities
New data illuminates how retail leaders can prioritize resilience. In today’s retail environment, businesses embrace dynamic computing and other technological innovations to enhance operations and customer experiences. However, as these advancements accelerate, so does the risk of cyber threats. The 2024 LevelBlue Retail Report reveals a significant challenge for retail leaders: aligning cybersecurity strategies with…
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Money Laundering Dominates UK Fraud Cases
KPMG research finds money laundering accounted for the majority of fraud cases heard in the first half of 2024 Read More