Tag: hacker
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Rising Tides: Christien “DilDog” Rioux on Building Privacy and What Makes Hackers Unique
Veracode and Veilid Foundation co-founder discusses the “human rights issue” of accessible privacy and what makes hackers unique. The post Rising Tides: Christien “DilDog” Rioux on Building Privacy and What Makes Hackers Unique appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/rising-tides-christien-dildog-rioux-on-building-privacy-and-what-makes-hackers-unique/
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Arrested: USDoD, Anonymous Sudan, SEC X account hacker
Law enforcement agencies have arrested suspects involved in cyber attacks claimed by USDoD and Anonymous Sudan, as well as a person involved in the hacking of SEC’s X … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/18/usdod-anonymous-sudan-arrested/
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Hacker Arrested for Invading Computers Selling Police Data
The Federal Police arrested a 33-year-old Brazilian hacker in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The suspect is accused of infiltrating the systems of the Federal Police (PF) and other international institutions to sell sensitive data. This arrest marks a critical step in addressing cybercrime that targets government and private entities worldwide. Details of the Arrest The…
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Hackers Turn to AI as Hardware Attacks Surge
There has been a sharp increase in the perceived value of AI technologies in hacking, according to a report from Bugcrowd platform, which surveyed 1,300 ethical hackers and security researchers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/hackers-turn-to-ai-as-hardware-attacks-surge/
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Authorities Indicted Two Anonymous Sudan Hackers Over Cyberattacks
Tags: attack, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, network, serviceA federal grand jury has indicted two Sudanese nationals, Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer, 22, and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, 27. The pair are accused of operating Anonymous Sudan, a notorious cybercriminal group responsible for tens of thousands of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks targeting critical infrastructure and government agencies globally. Unveiling the Cybercriminal Network…
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Organization Hacked Following Accidental Hiring of North Korean Remote IT Worker
A company has fallen victim to a cyberattack after unknowingly hiring a North Korean cybercriminal as a remote IT worker. The unidentified firm, based in the UK, US, or Australia, discovered the breach after the hacker downloaded sensitive data and issued a ransom demand. The incident highlights the growing threat of North Korean operatives infiltrating…
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Hacker allegedly behind attacks on FBI, Airbus, National Public Data arrested in Brazil
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Iranian Hackers Using Brute Force on Critical Infrastructure
Tags: advisory, authentication, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, infrastructure, iran, password, threatAdvisory Warns Iranian Threat Actors Use ‘Push Bombing’ to Target Critical Sectors. Iranian cyber actors are increasingly using brute force techniques, such as password spraying and multifactor authentication push bombing, to target critical infrastructure sectors, according to a cybersecurity advisory released Wednesday by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Brazil arrests USDoD hacker tied to FBI, National Public Data breaches
Brazilian police have arrested the hacker known as USDoD, responsible for high-profile breaches including the FBI’s InfraGard and… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/brazil-arrest-usdod-hacker-fbi-national-public-data-breach/
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Brazil’s PolÃcia Federal arrested the notorious hacker USDoD
Brazil’s PolÃcia Federal has arrested hacker USDoD, the hacker behind the National Public Data and InfraGard breaches. Brazil’s PolÃcia Federal (PF) announced the arrest in Belo Horizonte/MG of the notorious hacker USDoD. In August, a CrowdStrike investigation revealed that the hacker USDoD (aka EquationCorp), who is known for high-profile data leaks, is a man from Brazil. The…
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Fortinet Edge Devices Under Attack – Again
Hackers May Have Reverse-Engineered February Patch. Hackers may have circumvented a months-old patch for Fortinet gateway devices leading to a warning from the U.S. federal government over its active exploitation. Some security researchers say a February patch may not have fully squashed a flaw. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/fortinet-edge-devices-under-attack-again-a-26545
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Iranian hackers act as brokers selling critical infrastructure access
Tags: access, credentials, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, hacker, infrastructure, iran, network, threatIranian hackers are breaching critical infrastructure organizations to collect credentials and network data that can be sold on cybercriminal forums to enable cyberattacks from other threat actors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-hackers-act-as-brokers-selling-critical-infrastructure-access/
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USDoD hacker behind National Public Data breach arrested in Brazil
A notorious hacker named USDoD, who is linked to the National Public Data and InfraGard breaches, has been arrested by Brazil’s PolÃcia Federal in “Operation Data Breach”. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usdod-hacker-behind-national-public-data-breach-arrested-in-brazil/
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Operation Toy Soldier: U.S. Indicts Russian Hackers for Cyberattacks on Ukrainan Government
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment of several members of Russia’s GRU Unit 29155 for their alleged role in a series of cyberattacks on Ukrainian government. This initiative, known as Operation Toy Soldier, highlights the ongoing threat posed by state-sponsored cyber activity, particularly Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article:…
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Öffentliches WLAN und Hotspots: Warum du lieber auf dein Datenvolumen setzen solltest ein Hacker warnt
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Hacker stehlen Infos zur Nintendo Switch 2: Zwei Infos, die wirklich wichtig sind
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Cybercriminals Are Increasingly Helping Russia and China Target the US and Allies, Microsoft Says
The growing collaboration between authoritarian governments and criminal hackers has alarmed national security officials and cybersecurity experts. The post Cybercriminals Are Increasingly Helping Russia and China Target the US and Allies, Microsoft Says appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cybercriminals-are-increasingly-helping-russia-and-china-target-the-us-and-allies-microsoft-says/
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ErrorFather Hackers Attacking Control Android Device Remotely
The Cerberus Android banking trojan, which gained notoriety in 2019 for its ability to target financial and social media apps, has continued to evolve and spread through various forks and variants. Recent research has uncovered a new campaign, dubbed ErrorFather, which leverages the Cerberus source code and utilizes a multi-stage dropper mechanism to deploy the…
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Organizations Slow to Protect Doors Against Hackers: Researcher
Door access controllers remain vulnerable to remote hacker attacks for extended periods of time, a researcher has found. The post Organizations Slow to Protect Doors Against Hackers: Researcher appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/organizations-slow-to-protect-doors-against-hackers-researcher/
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Hackers Allegedly Selling Data Stolen from Cisco
A group of hackers reportedly sells sensitive data stolen from Cisco Systems, Inc. The breach, allegedly carried out by a collective known as IntelBroker in collaboration with EnergyWeaponUser and zjj, has raised significant concerns across the tech industry. Details of the Breach According to a post on social media platform X by user H4ckManac, the…
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North Korean Hackers Use New Backdoor And RAT For Attacks
As per recent reports, North Korean hackers have been observed using a new backdoor and remote access trojan as part of their attack campaign. VeilShell, the new tool, is primarily being used to target Southeast Asian countries. In this article, we’ll dive into the details and uncover how such attacks are carried out. Let’s begin! ……
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Imperva Defends Against Targeted Exploits Used By APT29 Hackers
Recently, U.S. and U.K. cyber agencies have warned of a renewed wave of attacks led by Russian APT29 hackers. These sophisticated threat actors have been actively exploiting vulnerabilities in Zimbra Collaboration Suite and JetBrains TeamCity, specifically CVE-2022-27924 and CVE-2023-42793, to target critical systems. At Imperva, we are committed to ensuring our customers remain secure from……
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Congress Seeks Urgent Action After Chinese Telecom Hack
Lawmakers Demand Answers, Security Overhaul After Chinese Hack of Telecom Networks. Congress is demanding answers from AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen after reports revealed that Chinese hackers breached U.S. telecom infrastructure, targeting systems linked to court-authorized wiretaps, as the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency investigate the Salt Typhoon group. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Central Tickets Confirms Data Breach as Hacker Leaks Data of 1 Million Users
Another day, another ticketing platform breached! First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/central-tickets-data-breach-hacker-leaks-user-data/
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Iran-linked hackers increasingly spy on governments in Gulf region, researchers say
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Pokémon video game developer confirms its systems were breached by hackers
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Chinese State Hackers Main Suspect in Recent Ivanti CSA Zero-Day Attacks
Fortinet believes state-sponsored threat actors are behind the recent attacks involving exploitation of Ivanti CSA zero-days. The post Chinese State Hackers Main Suspect in Recent Ivanti CSA Zero-Day Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/ivanti-csa-zero-day-exploitation-attributed-to-state-sponsored-hackers/
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OpenAI Says Iranian Hackers Used ChatGPT To Plan ICS Attacks
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