Tag: government
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Gabagool: A Sophisticated Phishing Kit Exploiting Cloudflare R2
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in SecurityNewsIn a detailed analysis, TRAC Labs has exposed a phishing campaign named Gabagool that targets corporate and government employees. The campaign leverages the trusted reputation of Cloudflare’s R2 storage service... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/gabagool-a-sophisticated-phishing-kit-exploiting-cloudflare-r2/
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GAO recommends new agency to streamline how US government protects citizens’ data
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/gao-recommends-new-agency-data-privacy-protections
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US Agencies Urged to Combat Growing Chinese Cyberthreat
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in SecurityNewsExperts Call on Feds to Step Up Defense Against Escalating Chinese Threats. A panel of cybersecurity experts and top industry officials pushed lawmakers and the federal government to step up their defenses against escalating cyberthreats from China, citing recent high-profile examples of evidence that Beijing is increasingly targeting the U.S. with sophisticated attacks. First seen…
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China’s top messaging app WeChat banned from Hong Kong government computers
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/24/hong_kong_wechat_ban/
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Phishing Alert: Government Impersonation Attacks Surge via DocuSign
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in SecurityNewsCybercriminals are leveraging the trusted reputation of government agencies to deceive businesses, with DocuSign phishing attacks on the rise. A new wave of phishing attacks is targeting businesses that frequently... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/phishing-alert-government-impersonation-attacks-surge-via-docusign/
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RansomHub lays claim on Mexican government website hack
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in SecurityNews
Tags: governmentFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/ransomhub-lays-claim-on-mexican-government-website-hack
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US Government Agencies Impersonated in Aggressive DocuSign Phishing Scams
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in SecurityNewsDocuSign phishing scams surged by 98%, with hundreds of daily attacks impersonating US government agencies like HHS and… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/us-govt-agencies-impersonate-docusign-phishing-scams/
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T-Mobile Hit by Chinese Cyber Spies; Sees Minimal Impact
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in SecurityNewsTelco Giant’s Probe Finds ‘No Evidence’ of Customer or Sensitive Data Breach. The world’s largest telecommunications carrier, T-Mobile U.S., said it was targeted as part of a wide-ranging cyberespionage operation the U.S. government attributes to China but has found no sign of data access or theft. Other known victims of the campaign include AT&T, Verizon…
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CISA director Jen Easterly to depart agency on January 20
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in SecurityNewsCISA’s director will depart the agency after three years at the helm, as part of the “seamless transition” of government power. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/11/18/cisa-director-jen-easterly-to-depart-agency-on-january-20/
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Space tech giant Maxar confirms hacker accessed employees’ personal data
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in SecurityNewsMaxar has 2,600 employees, with more than half having security clearances to work on classified U.S. government projects. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/11/18/satellite-giant-maxar-confirms-hacker-accessed-employees-personal-data/
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PXA Stealer: New Malware Targets Governments and Education Across Europe and Asia
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in SecurityNewsCisco Talos recently identified a sophisticated cyber campaign targeting sensitive information in government and educational sectors across Europe and Asia. Operated by a Vietnamese-speaking threat actor, this campaign leverages a... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/pxa-stealer-new-malware-targets-governments-and-education-across-europe-and-asia/
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What a second Trump term means for the future of ransomware
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. government has made big strides over the past four years in the ongoing fight against the “scourge of ransomware,” as President Joe Biden described it. At the start of his term, Biden and his administration were quick to declare ransomware a national security threat, unlocking new powers for the military and intelligence agencies.…
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ANZ CIO Challenges: AI, Cybersecurity Data Analytics for 2025
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in SecurityNewsANZ government CIOs face budget constraints while prioritizing AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics for productivity gains and digital transformation in 2025. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/anz-cio-challenges-ai-cybersecurity/
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Known Brand, Government Domains Hijacked via Sitting Ducks Attacks
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in SecurityNewsThreat actors have hijacked over 70,000 domains, including known brands and government entities, because of failed domain ownership verification. The post Known Brand, Government Domains Hijacked via Sitting Ducks Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/known-brand-government-domains-hijacked-via-sitting-ducks-attacks/
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Vietnamese Hacker Group Deploys New PXA Stealer Targeting Europe and Asia
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in SecurityNewsA Vietnamese-speaking threat actor has been linked to an information-stealing campaign targeting government and education entities in Europe and Asia with a new Python-based malware called PXA Stealer.The malware “targets victims’ sensitive information, including credentials for various online accounts, VPN and FTP clients, financial information, browser cookies, and data from gaming software,” First seen on…
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Chinas Cyberspione greifen Telefondaten und -gespräche von US-Netzbetreibern ab
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in SecurityNewsChinesische Cyberspione haben US-Netzbetreiber infiltriert. Gespräche und Daten von Regierung und Politikern wurden abgegriffen, zudem Abhörungen der Polizei. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Chinas-Cyberspione-greifen-Telefondaten-und-gespraeche-von-US-Netzbetreibern-ab-10036185.html
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Hackers Lurking in Critical Infrastructure to Wage Attacks
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in SecurityNewsAustralian Government Warns of Nation-State Actors’ Plans to Weaponize Malware. The Australian government is alerting critical infrastructure providers that state-sponsored actors are positioning malware in their networks that can be weaponized to disrupt operations during major crises or a military conflict. The hackers employ living-off-the-land technique to avoid detection. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Hype-Technologie: Bundesregierung verfolgt geförderte Blockchainprojekte nicht
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in SecurityNewsAnke Domscheit-Berg nennt Blockchain eine Hype-Technologie. Geförderte Blockchain-Projekte der Regierung werden nicht auf Überlebensfähigkeit geprüft…. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/hype-technologie-bundesregierung-verfolgt-gefoerderte-blockchainprojekte-nicht-2411-190405.html
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Washington’s Cybersecurity Storm of Complacency
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in SecurityNewsIf the government truly wants to protect the US’s most vital assets, it must rethink its cybersecurity policies and prioritize proactive, coordinated, and enforceable measures. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/washingtons-cybersecurity-storm-complacency
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China-linked threat actors compromised multiple telecos and spied on a limited number of U.S. government officials
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in SecurityNewsChina-linked threat actors breached U.S. broadband providers and gained access to private communications of a limited number of U.S. government officials. The FBI and CISA continues to investigate a large-scale cyber-espionage campaign by China-linked threat actors targeting U.S. telecoms, compromising networks to steal call records and access private communications, mainly of government and political figures.…
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FBI Updates on Vast Chinese Hack on Telecom Networks
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in SecurityNewsUS Probe of Chinese Hack Reveals ‘Broad and Significant Cyberespionage Campaign’. The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an update on their ongoing investigation into a Chinese-linked broad and significant cyberespionage campaign that the agencies said targeted private communications of government and political figures. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/fbi-updates-on-vast-chinese-hack-on-telecom-networks-a-26810
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FBI Updates on ‘Broad and Significant’ Chinese Telecom Hack
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in SecurityNewsUS Probe of Chinese Hack Reveals ‘Broad and Significant Cyber Espionage Campaign’. The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an update on their ongoing investigation into a Chinese-linked broad and significant cyber espionage campaign that the agencies said targeted private communications of government and political figures. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Hamas Hackers Spy on Mideast Gov’ts, Disrupt Israel
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in SecurityNewsAPT Wirte is doing double duty, adding all manner of supplemental malware to gain access, eavesdrop, and wipe data, depending on the target. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/hamas-hackers-spy-mideast-govts-disrupt-israel
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New PXA Stealer targets government and education sectors for sensitive information
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in SecurityNewsCisco Talos discovered a new information stealing campaign operated by a Vietnamese-speaking threat actor targeting government and education entities in Europe and Asia. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/new-pxa-stealer/
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Google to Issue CVEs for Critical Cloud Vulnerabilities
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in SecurityNewsGoogle Cloud has announced a significant step forward in its commitment to transparency and security by stating it will begin issuing Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) for critical vulnerabilities found in its cloud services. This move, which underscores Google’s dedication to helping enterprises and government agencies protect against potential security threats, is set to enhance…
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Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
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in SecurityNewsAlan Filion, believed to have operated under the handle “Torswats,” admitted to making more than 375 fake threats against schools, places of worship, and government buildings around the United States. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/alan-filion-torswats-guilty-plea-federal-charges-swatting/
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US govt officials’ communications compromised in recent telecom hack
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in SecurityNewsCISA and the FBI confirmed that Chinese hackers compromised the “private communications” of a “limited number” of government officials after breaching multiple U.S. broadband providers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-compromised-us-government-officials-private-communications-in-recent-telecom-breach/
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Pros and Cons of Anti-Scam Rules in UK, Australia, Singapore
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in SecurityNews3 Countries Taking Different Approaches to Accountability and Victim Compensation Governments globally are intensifying anti-scam measures, introducin… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/pros-cons-anti-scam-rules-in-uk-australia-singapore-p-3756
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Oh, the Humanity! How to Make Humans Part of Cybersecurity Design
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in SecurityNewsGovernment and industry want to jump-start the conversation around human-centric cybersecurity to boost the usability and effectiveness of security pr… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/how-to-make-humans-part-of-cybersecurity-design
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Citrix, Cisco, Fortinet Zero-Days Among 2023s Most Exploited Vulnerabilities
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in SecurityNewsMost of the top frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2023 were initially exploited as zero-days, according to data from government agencies. The post Citrix, Cisco, Fortinet Zero-Days Among 2023s Most Exploited Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/citrix-cisco-fortinet-zero-days-among-2023s-most-exploited-vulnerabilities/