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Maze ransomware operators claims to have breached the South Korean multinational electronics company LG Electronics. Researchers at Cyble discovered a data leak of LG Electronics published by Maze ransomware operators. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” continues Cyble.
Electronic Arts (EA) has fixed a security issue in the Windows version of its gaming client Origin that allowed hackers to remotely execute code on an affected computer. Electronic Arts already released a security patch for the remote code execution vulnerability. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Electronic Arts).
Magecart hackers have stolen customers’ credit card data from the computer hardware and consumer electronics retailer Newegg. The Magecart cybercrime group is back, this time the hackers have stolen customers’ credit card data from the computer hardware and consumer electronics retailer Newegg.
I am a computersecurity scientist with an intensive hacking background. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computersecurity from University of Bologna. I do have experience on security testing since I have been performing penetration testing on several US electronic voting systems.
Computer systems at EVRAZ, a multinational vertically integrated steel making and mining company, have been hit by Ryuk ransomware. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. The post EVRAZ operations in North America disrupted by Ryuk ransomware appeared first on Security Affairs.
GravityRAT is a malware strain known for checking the CPU temperature of Windows computers to avoid being executed in sandboxes and virtual machines. The GravityRAT malware Access Trojan (RAT) is believed to be the work of Pakistani hacker groups, it is under development at least since 2015. ” concludes Kaspersky.
The three hackers were arrested in December in Jakarta and Yogyakarta and charged with data theft, fraud, and unauthorized access to computer systems. Researchers from Sanguine Security have tracked the activity of this group for several years and believe they have compromised than 571 e-commerce stores. ” concluded the experts.
During the past few weeks, NASA’s Security Operations Center (SOC) mitigation tools have prevented success of these attempts.” NASA employees and contractors should be aware that nation-states and cyber criminals are actively using the COVID-19 pandemic to exploit and target NASA electronic devices, networks, and personal devices.”
Once it’s inside, Ryuk can spread across network servers through file shares to individual computers,” reads a post published by SBI. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. “IT officials are working to get the communication systems back online.” Pierluigi Paganini.
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.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” reads the press release published by the company. Pierluigi Paganini.
I am a computersecurity scientist with an intensive hacking background. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computersecurity from University of Bologna. I do have experience in security testing since I have been performing penetration testing on several US electronic voting systems.
The defendant made hundreds of thousands of dollars by launching millions of DDoS attacks with the platforms he was operating with a co-conspirator from August 2015 to November 2017. The man was sentenced on one count of conspiracy to cause damage to internet-connected computers for launching millions of DDoS attacks. The Chief U.S.
The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Romanian duo convicted of fraud Scheme infecting 400,000 computers. Security Affairs newsletter Round 209 – News of the week. Gnosticplayers round 5 – 65 Million+ fresh accounts from 6 security breaches available for sale. Kindle Edition. Paper Copy. Once again thank you!
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. critical infrastructure in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, may be eligible for a reward. Pierluigi Paganini.
Computer faults that disrupted voting in a North Carolina county in 2016 were not caused by cyber attacks, a federal investigation states. The errors affecting the VR Systems electronic poll books forced officials to switch to paper registration records, the duration of the overall voting operations was extend ed due to the problems.
Germany announced it is going to make its cyber capabilities available for the NATO alliance to help fight hacking and electronic warfare. Germany is going to share its cyber warfare capabilities with the NATO alliance to protect members of the alliance against hacking and electronic warfare. ” concludes AFP. Pierluigi Paganini.
Police conducted searches of the suspects’ residences and offices and seized more than $ 200,000 worth of computer equipment, weapons, ammunition and cash. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. “According to this fact, a criminal case under Part 2 of Art. Pierluigi Paganini.
The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Google Android team found high severity flaw in Honeywell Android-based handheld computers. Magecart cybercrime group stole customers credit cards from Newegg electronics retailer. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. 20% discount.
In an 8-K form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company has disclosed the ransomware attack that took place on October 22nd, 2020. Bleeping Computer, citing a source in the cybersecurity industry, confirmed that Steelcase suffered a Ryuk ransomware attack. “On October 22, 2020, Steelcase Inc.
The Luminosity RAT was first spotted in 2015 but it became very popular in 2016. to more than 6,000 customers, he also helped them to hack computers worldwide. LuminosityLink, that Grubbs knew would be used by some customers to remotely access and control their victims’ computers without the victims’ knowledge or consent.
Cyber security expert and founder of Yoroi has published a new tool that could be used to spot APTs (A dvanced Persistent Threats) through Malware streams. I am a computersecurity scientist with an intensive hacking background. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computersecurity from University of Bologna.
, aka Baobeilong, aka Zhang Jianguo, aka Atreexp, both nationals of the People’s Republic of China (China), with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft was announced today. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.
Marco Ramilli, founder and CEO at cyber security firm Yoroi has explained how to use Microsoft Powerpoint as Malware Dropper. I am a computersecurity scientist with an intensive hacking background. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computersecurity from University of Bologna.
Security expert Marco Ramilli has analyzed the recently leaked APT34 hacking tool tracked as Jason – Exchange Mail BF. The last available Microsoft.Exchange.WebService.dll dates back to 2015, as shown in the following image, which might suggest a Jason dating period, even if it’s not an irrefutable evidence.
Cyber security expert Marco Ramilli explains the difficulties for scraping the ‘TOR networks’ and how to enumerate hidden-services with s crapers. I am a computersecurity scientist with an intensive hacking background. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computersecurity from University of Bologna.
Mitsubishi Electric disclosed a security breach that might have exposed personal and confidential corporate information. Mitsubishi Electric disclosed a security breach that might have exposed personal and confidential corporate data. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.
“Austin Thompson of Utah was sentenced in federal court today to 27 months in prison for carrying out a series of so-called denial-of-service computer hacking attacks against multiple victims between 2013 and 2014. ” ~ Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Thompson, a.k.a.
The two people are the former employee of the IT security management of Leonardo SpA, Arturo D’Elia, who is currently in jail, and Antonio Rossi, head of the CERT (Cyber ??Emergency The prosecutors state that Leonardo’s security systems did not detect the malware that was allegedly used by the unfaithful employee.
The AP press states that a fourth Louisiana school district is assessing damages caused by a cyberattack that its computer network. The good news is that some districts, including West Baton Rouge Parish, have implemented precautionary measures such as backing up electronic records to mitigate the attacks. Pierluigi Paganini.
I am a computersecurity scientist with an intensive hacking background. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computersecurity from University of Bologna. I do have experience on security testing since I have been performing penetration testing on several US electronic voting systems.
The scenario is disconcerting, hackers could manipulate the electronic systems in the small airplanes to force them displaying false flight data to the pilot, with unpredictable consequences. ” reads the alert published by the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS).
This observation perfectly fits the public mainstream information which sees many security magazines and many vendors observing such an increment as well. I am a computersecurity scientist with an intensive hacking background. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computersecurity from University of Bologna.
I am a computersecurity scientist with an intensive hacking background. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computersecurity from University of Bologna. I do have experience on security testing since I have been performing penetration testing on several US electronic voting systems.
The agents seized electronic equipment, external hard drives and hardware cryptocurrency wallets, all worth around €100 000. The group focused on online services running loyalty programs with the intent to compromise the accounts and exchange the loyalty points from each account for expensive electronic devices. Pierluigi Paganini.
The group is charges of violations of the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act and Electronic Communications Privacy Act; federal trademark infringement, dilution, and false designation of origin; cyber squatting; com mon law trespass to chattels; unjust enrichment; conversion; intentional interference with contracts. 27 in the U.S.
Last week the US agency has received several reports from taxpayers that received spam messages with “Automatic Income Tax Reminder” or “Electronic Tax Return Reminder” subjects. gov -like website with details pretending to be about the taxpayer’s refund, electronic return or tax account. .”
“A former Seattle technology company software engineer was arrested today on a criminal complaint charging computer fraud and abuse for an intrusion on the stored data of Capital One Financial Corporation, announced U.S. Thompson was charged with computer fraud and abuse in U.S. Attorney Brian T. “PAIGE A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), executed a search warrant in tandem with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) at the home of a Toronto software developer behind the Orcus RAT , a product that’s been marketed on underground forums and used in countless malware attacks since its creation in 2015. ”
I am a computersecurity scientist with an intensive hacking background. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computersecurity from University of Bologna. I do have experience on security testing since I have been performing penetration testing on several US electronic voting systems.
An expert analyzed the level of security of avionics systems used in small airplanes, and the results are disconcerting. Patrick Kiley, a senior security consultant at Rapid7 conducted an investigation into the security of avionics systems inside small airplanes. Kiley, which is also, an amateur pilot, was able to crack the ?
The crooks infected more than 4,000 victim computers globally with GozNym banking Trojan between 2015 and 2016, most of the victims were in the United States and Europe. We will continue to relentlessly pursue these cyber criminals who think they can conduct illicit activity from behind the perceived anonymity of a computer.”
First of all the attacker knew the target organization was protected by a SOC (Security Operation Center) so she sent a well crafted email claiming to deliver a Microsoft document wrapping out the weekly SOC report as a normal activity in order to induce the victim to open-it. Conclusion. About the author: Marco Ramilli, Founder of Yoroi.
Researchers David Basin, Ralf Sasse, and Jorge Toro-Pozo from the department of computer science at ETH Zurich discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the implementation of the payment card EMV standard that allow hackers to carry out attacks targeting both the cardholder and the merchant. Visa Credit, Visa Electron, and VPay cards).
The news is quite curious, the US military will no longer use 8-inch floppy disks in an antiquated computer (SACCS) to manage nuclear weapons arsenal. In June, the US Air Force has replaced the floppy disks in the SACCS nuclear weapons management system with a “highly-secure solid state digital storage solution.”
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