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CERT-UA Reports Cyberattacks Targeting Ukrainian State Systems with WRECKSTEEL Malware
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Tags: attack, computer, country, cyber, cyberattack, email, infrastructure, malware, phishing, ukraineThe Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has revealed that no less than three cyber attacks were recorded against state administration bodies and critical infrastructure facilities in the country with an aim to steal sensitive data.The campaign, the agency said, involved the use of compromised email accounts to send phishing messages containing links pointing…
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3 Ways the UK Government Plans to Tighten Cyber Security Rules with New Bill
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Tags: attack, country, cyber, government, infrastructure, ransomware, regulation, resilience, service, updateAmid a sharp spike in ransomware attacks disrupting essential services and critical infrastructure, the U.K. government has set out the scope of its upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time. It aims to patch the holes in the country’s existing cyber regulations and protect critical infrastructure from ransomware and other attack types.…
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UK sets out new cyber reporting requirements for critical infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsThe belated reworking of the country’s cybersecurity regulations comes three years after the previous government had prematurely described those laws as “updated” while failing to actually introduce the legislation. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-sets-out-cyber-reporting-requirements-critical-infrastructure
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British company Advanced fined £3m by privacy regulator over ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsA business that provides IT services to numerous healthcare providers in the United Kingdom has been fined about $4 million by the country’s privacy regulator over a ransomware attack in 2022. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/advanced-fined-3-million-ransomware-attack-ico
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British company Advanced fined £3m by privacy regulator over ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsA business that provides IT services to numerous healthcare providers in the United Kingdom has been fined about $4 million by the country’s privacy regulator over a ransomware attack in 2022. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/advanced-fined-3-million-ransomware-attack-ico
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Malaysia PM says country rejected $10 million ransom demand after airport outages
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in SecurityNewsComputer outages at Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) this weekend were attributed to a recent cyberattack, according to the country’s cybersecurity agency and aviation authority. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/malaysia-pm-says-country-rejected-ransom-demand-airport-cyberattack
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Astral Foods, South Africa’s largest poultry producer, lost over $1M due to a cyberattack
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in SecurityNewsAstral Foods, South Africa’s largest poultry producer, lost over $1M due to a cyberattack disrupting deliveries and impacting operations. Astral Foods is a South African integrated poultry producer and one of the country’s largest food companies. It specializes in poultry production, animal feed, and related agricultural operations. The company supplies chicken products to retail, wholesale,…
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North Korea Launches Military Research Facility to Strengthen Cyber Warfare Operations
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in SecurityNewsNorth Korea has taken a significant step in enhancing its cyber warfare capabilities by establishing a new research center, known as Research Center 227, under the military’s Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB). This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster the country’s offensive cyber operations, particularly focusing on AI-powered hacking technologies. Background and Objectives…
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UK sets timeline for country’s transition to quantum-resistant encryption
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in SecurityNewsThe U.K. National Cyber Security Centre issued new guidance to help organizations transition to cryptographic algorithms and protocols that can protect data threatened by quantum computing. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-ncsc-quantum-resistant-algorithms-transition
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Ukrainian military targeted in new Signal spear-phishing attacks
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in SecurityNewsUkraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) is warning about highly targeted attacks employing compromised Signal accounts to send malware to employees of defense industry firms and members of the country’s army forces. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukrainian-military-targeted-in-new-signal-spear-phishing-attacks/
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Telegram CEO leaves France temporarily as criminal probe continues
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in SecurityNewsFrench authorities have allowed Pavel Durov, Telegram’s CEO and founder, to temporarily leave the country while criminal activity on the messaging platform is still under investigation. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-ceo-leaves-france-temporarily-as-criminal-probe-continues/
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Ukraine seeks to bolster offensive cyber capabilities amid rising threats from Russia
A senior Ukrainian national security figure said the country is working on strengthening its offensive cyber capacity and is encouraging its European partners to join these efforts. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-russia-cyber-offensive-bolster
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Garantex administrator arrested in India under extradition law
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in SecurityNewsGarantex co-founder Aleksej Besciokov was arrested in India’s Kerala on Tuesday under the country’s extradition law. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/03/12/garantex-administrator-arrested-in-india-under-extradition-law/
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Swiss critical sector faces new 24-hour cyberattack reporting rule
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in SecurityNewsSwitzerland’s National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) has announced a new reporting obligation for critical infrastructure organizations in the country, requiring them to report cyberattacks to the agency within 24 hours of their discovery. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/swiss-critical-sector-faces-new-24-hour-cyberattack-reporting-rule/
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Switzerland Mandates Cyber-Attack Reporting for Critical Infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsStarting April 2025, Swiss critical infrastructure organizations will have to report cyber-attacks to the country’s authorities within 24 hours of discovery First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/switzerland-mandates-cyber/
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Canadian intelligence agency warns of threat AI poses to upcoming elections
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in SecurityNewsInfluence and espionage campaigns, boosted by AI, are likely to be aimed at Canada’s upcoming elections, says a new report from the CSE, the country’s signals and cyber intelligence agency. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/canada-cyber-agency-elections-warning-ai-
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Ukraine’s intel service honors civilian hackers for the first time with military award
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in SecurityNewsUkraine’s military intelligence service (HUR) has honored a group of civilian cyber activists for their role “in strengthening national security,” marking the agency’s first official recognition of cybersecurity specialists outside the country’s military ranks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-intel-service-honors-civilian-hackers-with-military-award
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Polish space agency says it’s investigating a cyberattack
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in SecurityNewsPoland’s space agency (POLSA) says it is working to restore services following a cybersecurity incident. POLSA, the Polish government agency responsible for the country’s space activities, said in a post on X that it had “immediately disconnected” its network from the internet after detecting the cyberattack on Sunday. POLSA’s website remains offline at the time…
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Security Pros Push Back as Trump Orders Halt to Cyber Ops vs. Russia
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in SecurityNewsThe Trump Administration’s orders to the DoD and CISA to halt cyber operations and investigations against Russia is a gift to the United States’ longtime foreign adversary and makes the country less safe, according to cybersecurity professionals. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/security-pros-push-back-as-trump-orders-halt-to-cyber-ops-vs-russia/
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Serbian police used Cellebrite zero-day hack to unlock Android phones
Serbian authorities have reportedly used an Android zero-day exploit chain developed by Cellebrite to unlock the device of a student activist in the country and attempt to install spyware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/serbian-police-used-cellebrite-zero-day-hack-to-unlock-android-phones/
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UK Delays Plans for AI Regulation
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in SecurityNewsSome Lawmakers Fear Regulation Could Stymie Innovation. The British Labour Government has reportedly delayed plans to put forward a draft bill on artificial intelligence over concerns that binding AI regulation could stifle the country’s AI growth potential. A spokesperson said the government remains committed to bringing forward a legislation. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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DEF CON 32 How I Hacked Learning Codes Of The Key F(j)ob Of A Car Assembled In My Country
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in SecurityNewsAuthor/Presenter: D. Erazo Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/def-con-32-how-i-hacked-learning-codes-of-the-key-fjob-of-a-car-assembled-in-my-country/
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Russia warns financial sector of major IT service provider hack
Russia’s National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) is warning organizations in the country’s credit and financial sector about a breach at LANIT, a major Russian IT service and software provider. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russia-warns-financial-sector-of-major-it-service-provider-hack/
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Three years on, Europe looks to Ukraine for the future of defense tech
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in SecurityNewsToday marks three years since Russia’s illegal, unprovoked, and brutal invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have heroically fought the war with grit and determination, but they have also, against the odds, innovated on and off the battlefield. In addition to establishing a defense tech initiative called BRAVE1, the country has also hosted tech conferences like…
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Australia Bans Kaspersky Software Over National Security and Espionage Concerns
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in SecurityNewsAustralia has become the latest country to ban the installation of security software from Russian company Kaspersky, citing national security concerns.”After considering threat and risk analysis, I have determined that the use of Kaspersky Lab, Inc. products and web services by Australian Government entities poses an unacceptable security risk to Australian Government, networks and data,…
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Top Polish anti-corruption official resigns amid spyware probe
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in SecurityNewsThe head of the Polish government’s anti-corruption bureau resigned under pressure Thursday after officials leading the country’s commission investigating wide-scale spyware abuse criticized her for allegedly withholding information. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/top-polish-anti-corruption-official-resigns-spyware-probe
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German election targeted by Russian disinformation, security services warn
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in SecurityNewsGermany’s security services warned on Friday that fake videos circulating online purporting to reveal ballot manipulation in the country’s upcoming federal elections were part of a Russian information operation. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/german-election-targeted-by-russian-disinformation
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Is Russia Reining In Ransomware-Wielding Criminals?
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in SecurityNewsFlurry of Arrests a Potential Prelude to Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations Even before Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, there were signs that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered cybercriminals operating inside his country’s borders to be reined in, potentially as a bargaining chip in negotiations over Russia’s stalemated war of conquest against Ukraine. First seen…
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Is Russia Reining-In Ransomware-Wielding Criminals?
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in SecurityNewsFlurry of Arrests a Potential Prelude to Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations Even before Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, there were signs that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered cybercriminals operating inside his country’s borders to be reined in, potentially as a bargaining chip in negotiations over Russia’s stalemated war of conquest against Ukraine. First seen…