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Akira Ransomware Uses Webcam to Bypass EDR
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Akira Ransomware Uses Webcam to Bypass EDR
The Akira ransomware gang has found a way to bypass EDR by exploiting unsecured webcams, demonstrating a new level of sophistication in cyberattacks.
Microsoft Reports Malvertising Campaign Impacted 1 Million PCs
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Microsoft Reports Malvertising Campaign Impacted 1 Million PCs
Microsoft reports a large malvertising campaign has impacted nearly one million PCs, using malicious ads on streaming sites to deploy malware.
Taylor Swift Ticket Scam: Cybercrime Crew Steals $635,000
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Taylor Swift Ticket Scam: Cybercrime Crew Steals $635,000
A cybercrime crew stole $635,000 worth of concert tickets, primarily for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, exploiting a StubHub vendor loophole. Two employees were arrested and ...
Scott County Breach: Email Account Compromises Patient Data
Data Breach
Scott County Breach: Email Account Compromises Patient Data
The Scott County breach involved unauthorized access to email accounts, compromising protected health information for thousands of individuals across Iowa.
12,000 API Keys and Passwords Found in AI Training Datasets
Data Breach
12,000 API Keys and Passwords Found in AI Training Datasets
Nearly 12,000 API keys and passwords were discovered in the Common Crawl dataset used for training AI models, highlighting significant security risks for enterprises. Many ...
Open-Source Tool Rayhunter Helps Users Detect Stingray Attacks
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Open-Source Tool Rayhunter Helps Users Detect Stingray Attacks
The EFF has introduced Rayhunter, an open-source tool for detecting Stingray attacks, helping users safeguard their sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Fake BianLian Ransom Notes Mailed to US CEOs in Postal Mail Scam
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Fake BianLian Ransom Notes Mailed to US CEOs in Postal Mail Scam
Scammers are impersonating the BianLian group, mailing fake ransom notes to US CEOs, threatening data leaks unless Bitcoin payments are made.
BadBox Malware Disrupted on 500K Infected Android Devices
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BadBox Malware Disrupted on 500K Infected Android Devices
The BadBox malware disruption has impacted over 500,000 devices, revealing the urgency of addressing cybersecurity threats in low-cost Android devices.
Silk Typhoon Hackers Now Target IT Supply Chains to Breach Networks
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Silk Typhoon Hackers Now Target IT Supply Chains to Breach Networks
The Silk Typhoon hackers have shifted tactics, now focusing on IT supply chains to infiltrate networks and exploit sensitive data across multiple industries.
YouTube Warns of AI-Generated Phishing Attacks Targeting Creators
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YouTube Warns of AI-Generated Phishing Attacks Targeting Creators
AI-generated video of YouTube's CEO is being used in phishing attacks to steal creators' credentials. YouTube warns users to avoid suspicious private videos and links.