Krebs on Security
JANUARY 10, 2024
A California man who lost $100,000 in a 2021 SIM-swapping attack is suing the unknown holder of a cryptocurrency wallet that harbors his stolen funds. The case is thought to be first in which a federal court has recognized the use of information included in a bitcoin transaction — such as a link to a civil claim filed in federal court — as reasonably likely to provide notice of the lawsuit to the defendant.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 7, 2024
A cyber attack hit the Beirut International Airport, Rafic Hariri (Lebanon), threat actors breached the Flight Information Display System (FIDS). Threat actors hit the Beirut International Airport Rafic Hariri in Lebanon and breached the Flight Information Display System (FIDS). Rafic Hariri International Airport is the main international airport serving Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
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Data Breach Today
JANUARY 8, 2024
Large Mortgage Lender's Customers Say the Online Payment Portable Is Inaccessible Non-bank mortgage lending giant LoanDepot is warning customers and investors that hackers have infiltrated its network, gained unauthorized access to information and encrypted data, leading to it taking numerous systems offline while it probes the attack.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 9, 2024
The US financial regulator says its official @SECGov account was “compromised,” resulting in an “unauthorized” post about the status of Bitcoin ETFs.
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Krebs on Security
JANUARY 8, 2024
In 2020, the United States brought charges against four men accused of building a bulletproof hosting empire that once dominated the Russian cybercrime industry and supported multiple organized cybercrime groups. All four pleaded guilty to conspiracy and racketeering charges. But there is a fascinating and untold backstory behind the two Russian men involved, who co-ran the world’s top spam forum and worked closely with Russia’s most dangerous cybercriminals.
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Data Breach Today
JANUARY 11, 2024
Merck & Co.'s proposed settlement with insurers over a $1.4 billion claim related to the NotPetya attack will change the language the insurance industry uses to exclude acts of war in its policies, and organizations need to consider how those changes affect risk, said attorney Peter Halprin.
AIIM
JANUARY 9, 2024
2024 is going to be a special year. As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we are also launching a brand new strategy. This new strategy reimagines AIIM for the age of artificial intelligence where trusted data and information are essential. In the coming months, we will be sharing much more about our new strategy, but I am very excited to give you a preview of what's to come.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 11, 2024
Crypto tracing firm Chainalysis found that sellers of child sexual abuse materials are successfully using “mixers” and “privacy coins” like Monero to launder their profits and evade law enforcement.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 12, 2024
Researchers published a proof-of-concept (PoC) code for the recently disclosed critical flaw CVE-2023-51467 in the Apache OfBiz. Researchers from cybersecurity firm VulnCheck have created a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for the recently disclosed critical flaw CVE-2023-51467 (CVSS score: 9.8) in the Apache OfBiz. In December, experts warned of an authentication bypass zero-day flaw that affects Apache OfBiz, an open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
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Data Breach Today
JANUARY 12, 2024
Crypto-Malware Trackers Report a Surge in Known Ransomware Victims at End of 2023 Ransomware-wielding attackers show no signs of stopping, and experts report December 2023 was the second-worst month on record for known victims. Lately, Akira-wielding attackers have been hitting Finland hard, and Medusa has been behind a rising number of attacks.
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 9, 2024
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies provide intriguing opportunities for immersive and interactive experiences in cybersecurity training. Related: GenAI’ impact on DevSecOps Here’s how these technologies can bridge learning gaps in cybersecurity awareness and enhance the overall training experience. AR and VR technologies can create distinct immersive experiences by merging digital reality with the physical world.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 11, 2024
More than 4 million school records, including safety procedures, student medical files, and court documents, were also publicly accessible online.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 8, 2024
Documents belonging to the Swiss Air Force were leaked on the dark web as a result of cyberattack on a US security provider. Documents belonging to the Swiss Air Force were leaked on the dark web after the US security company Ultra Intelligence & Communications suffered a data breach. Ultra Intelligence & Communications provides critical tactical capabilities, including cybersecurity and remote cryptographic management systems for clients including the DoD, FBI, DEA, NATO, AT&T, the
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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 7, 2024
SQL Injection Flaw Affects All Supported Versions of Ivanti Endpoint Manager Ivanti issued an urgent alert to users of its endpoint security product to patch a critical vulnerability that exposes systems to potential exploitation by unauthorized attackers. The SQL injection vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-39336 is in all supported versions of Ivanti Endpoint Manager.
KnowBe4
JANUARY 10, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the cybersecurity realm is a nuanced topic. On the one hand, it has the potential to enhance our abilities to detect and prevent cyber threats significantly.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 12, 2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission and security firm Mandiant both had their X accounts breached, possibly due to changes to X’s two-factor authentication settings. Here’s how to fix yours.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 6, 2024
Researchers discovered a macOS backdoor, called SpectralBlur, which shows similarities with a North Korean APT’s malware family. Security researcher Greg Lesnewich discovered a backdoor, called SpectralBlur, that targets Apple macOS. The backdoor shows similarities with the malware family KANDYKORN (aka SockRacket), which was attributed to the North Korea-linked Lazarus sub-group known as BlueNoroff (aka TA444 ).
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Data Breach Today
JANUARY 10, 2024
1.3 Million Customers Notified of Breach; BlackCat Ransomware Group Claimed Credit Financial services giant Fidelity National Financial has confirmed that a November 2023 hack attack compromised personal information pertaining to 1.3 million customers of its LoanCare subsidiary. FNF took multiple systems offline when responding to the attack, disrupting some homebuyers.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 11, 2024
Add pharmacies to the list of industries that are giving private data to the police without a warrant.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 6, 2024
Plus: Russia hacks surveillance cameras as new details emerge of its attack on a Ukrainian telecom, a Google contractor pays for videos of kids to train AI, and more.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 7, 2024
Sea Turtle cyber espionage group targeted telco, media, ISPs, IT service providers, and Kurdish websites in the Netherlands. Researchers from Dutch security firm Hunt & Hackett observed Sea Turtle cyber espionage group (aka Teal Kurma, Marbled Dust, SILICON and Cosmic Wolf) targeting telco, media, ISPs, IT service providers, and Kurdish websites in the Netherlands.
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Data Breach Today
JANUARY 12, 2024
'Volt Typhoon' Could Be Preparing for Renewed Burst of Activity A Chinese state hacking group is attacking superseded Cisco routers to target government entities in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. Beijing cyberespionage hackers dubbed "Volt Typhoon" are using vulnerabilities that were first disclosed in early 2019.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 10, 2024
In 2000, I wrote : “If McDonald’s offered three free Big Macs for a DNA sample, there would be lines around the block.” Burger King in Brazil is almost there , offering discounts in exchange for a facial scan. From a marketing video: “At the end of the year, it’s Friday every day, and the hangover kicks in,” a vaguely robotic voice says as images of cheeseburgers glitch in and out over fake computer code. “BK presents Hangover Whopper, a technology that
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 10, 2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is under pressure to explain itself after its X account was compromised, leading to wild swings in the bitcoin market.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 12, 2024
Liquipedia, an online e-sports platform run by Team Liquid, exposed a database revealing its users’ email addresses and other details. Users of the e-sports knowledge base were exposed via a publicly accessible and passwordless MongoDB database, the Cybernews research team has discovered. The database was closed after researchers informed Liquipedia’s admins about the issue.
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Data Breach Today
JANUARY 10, 2024
Deal Is 'Major Leap Forward in Our AI and Hybrid Cloud Strategy,' HPE Says Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced a $14 billion acquisition deal with networking equipment maker Juniper Networks and is touting the deal as a way to position the Silicon Valley stalwart for the burgeoning artificial intelligence market. The transaction values Juniper at $40 per share.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 12, 2024
New law journal article : Smart Device Manufacturer Liability and Redress for Third-Party Cyberattack Victims Abstract: Smart devices are used to facilitate cyberattacks against both their users and third parties. While users are generally able to seek redress following a cyberattack via data protection legislation, there is no equivalent pathway available to third-party victims who suffer harm at the hands of a cyberattacker.
KnowBe4
JANUARY 9, 2024
Millions of data records and GBs of data from organizations around the globe were made freely available to cybercriminals to coincide with dates around Christmas of 2023.
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