Tag: hacker
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Hackers Exploit AWS Misconfigurations in Massive Data Breach
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in SecurityNewsHackers exploited AWS misconfigurations, leaking 2TB of sensitive data, including customer information, credentials and proprietary source code First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/hackers-exploit-aws/
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Hackers Target Job Seekers with AppLite Trojan Using Fake Job Emails
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in SecurityNewsSUMMARY Zimperium’s zLabs has shared its latest research with Hackread.com, ahead of its publishing on December 10. According… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-job-seekers-banking-trojan-fake-job-emails/
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New Cleo zero-day RCE flaw exploited in data theft attacks
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in SecurityNewsHackers are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Cleo managed file transfer software to breach corporate networks and conduct data theft attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cleo-zero-day-rce-flaw-exploited-in-data-theft-attacks/
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Chinese hackers use Visual Studio Code tunnels for remote access
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in SecurityNewsChinese hackers targeting large IT service providers in Southern Europe were seen abusing Visual Studio Code (VSCode) tunnels to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-use-visual-studio-code-tunnels-for-remote-access/
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Zukunft schenken und die Hacker School unterstützen
Mitmachen und Zukunft schenken. In einer Zeit, in der IT-Technik und digitale Tools alle Facetten unseres Arbeitens und unseres Lebens beeinflussen, gehören digitale Skills einfach dazu. Es geht um Programmieren, Future Skills, KI-Kompetenz und IT-Berufsorientierung für die nächste Generation. Deshalb macht digitale Bildung den Unterschied. Seit über zehn Jahren engagiert sich die Hacker School für digitale…
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Hackers are exploiting a flaw in popular file-transfer tools to launch mass hacks, again
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in SecurityNewsThreat actors are exploiting a high-risk bug in Cleo software – and Huntress warns that fully-patched systems are vulnerable First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/10/hackers-are-exploiting-a-flaw-in-popular-file-transfer-tools-to-launch-mass-hacks-again/
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Hackers Weaponize Visual Studio Code Remote Tunnels for Cyber Espionage
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in SecurityNewsA suspected China-nexus cyber espionage group has been attributed to an attacks targeting large business-to-business IT service providers in Southern Europe as part of a campaign codenamed Operation Digital Eye.The intrusions took place from late June to mid-July 2024, cybersecurity companies SentinelOne SentinelLabs and Tinexta Cyber said in a joint report shared with The Hacker…
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$50 Million Radiant Capital Heist Blamed on North Korean Hackers
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in SecurityNewsRadiant Capital says a North Korean threat actor stole $50 million in assets in a sophisticated October attack. The post $50 Million Radiant Capital Heist Blamed on North Korean Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/radiant-capital-50-million-heist-blamed-on-north-korean-hackers/
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Researchers Uncovered Hackers Infrastructre Using Passive DNS Technique
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have unveiled an advanced technique to uncover hackers’ operational infrastructure using passive DNS data. This groundbreaking method sheds light on how attackers establish and maintain their networks to perpetrate malicious activities while remaining resilient to detection. By leveraging passive DNS analysis, experts have made significant strides in identifying threats before they wreak havoc,…
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Hackers Attacking Global Sporting Championships Via Fake Domains To Steal Logins
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in SecurityNewsCybercriminals online take advantage of well-known events to register malicious domains with keywords related to the event, with the intention of tricking users through phishing and other fraudulent schemes. The analysis examines event-related abuse trends across domain registrations, DNS and URL traffic, active domains, verdict change requests, and domain textual patterns, with specific examples from…
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Hackers Target Android Users via WhatsApp to Steal Sensitive Data
Researchers analyzed a malicious Android sample created using Spynote RAT, targeting high-value assets in Southern Asia, which, likely deployed by an unknown threat actor, aims to compromise sensitive information. Although the target’s precise location and nature have not been disclosed, its high-value nature suggests that advanced persistent threat (APT) groups may be interested in it. …
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Authorities Dismantled Hackers Who Stolen Millions Using AirBnB
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Tags: breach, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, finance, fraud, group, hacker, international, network, phishing, vulnerabilityAn international cybercrime network responsible for stealing millions of euros across at least ten European countries has been dismantled in a joint operation by the Rotterdam Police Cybercrime Team and the Belgian police. The sophisticated criminal group employed phishing schemes and bank helpdesk fraud to exploit vulnerable victims, with call centers set up in luxury…
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Hackers Can Hijack Your Terminal Via Prompt Injection using LLM-powered Apps
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in SecurityNewsResearchers have uncovered that Large Language Models (LLMs) can generate and manipulate ANSI escape codes, potentially creating new security vulnerabilities in terminal-based applications. ANSI escape sequences are a standardized set of control characters used by terminal emulators to manipulate the appearance and behavior of text displays. They enable features such as text color changes, cursor movement, blinking text, and more. Terminal emulators interpret these sequences…
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Moody’s: Hackers Aim for Big Payouts, Supply Chain Attacks
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in SecurityNewsBig Game Hunting Will Intensify in 2025, Says Credit Rating Agency. Improved cybersecurity will result in ransomware hackers targeting larger organizations to wring out high dollar extortion payments and intensified focus on supply chain attacks, predicts Moody’s Ratings. The share of ransomware victims willing to meet criminal demands for money is at record lows. First…
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OpenWrt Sysupgrade flaw let hackers push malicious firmware images
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in SecurityNewsA flaw in OpenWrt’s Attended Sysupgrade feature used to build custom, on-demand firmware images could have allowed for the distribution of malicious firmware packages. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/openwrt-sysupgrade-flaw-let-hackers-push-malicious-firmware-images/
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Bug bounty programs: Why companies need them now more than ever
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Tags: attack, best-practice, bug-bounty, business, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, finance, guide, hacker, hacking, jobs, malicious, ransom, strategy, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-dayIn the fast-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the need for proactive measures has become more pressing than ever.When I first entered the cybersecurity field, the primary threats were largely opportunistic hackers exploiting known vulnerabilities and multi-million-dollar ransoms were unheard of. Today, the stakes are significantly higher. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime is expected to cost the…
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Radiant links $50 million crypto heist to North Korean hackers
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in SecurityNewsRadiant Capital now says that North Korean threat actors are behind the $50 million cryptocurrency heist that occurred after hackers breached its systems in an October 16 cyberattack. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/radiant-links-50-million-crypto-heist-to-north-korean-hackers/
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Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested, indicted
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Tags: hackerFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/alleged-scattered-spider-hacker-arrested-indicted
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Novel Earth Minotaur hackers’ surveillance operation uncovered
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Tags: hackerFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/novel-earth-minotaur-hackers-surveillance-operation-uncovered
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DEF CON 32 Prime Cuts from Hacker History: 40 Years of 31337 Cult Of The Dead Cow And Friends
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in SecurityNewsAuthors/Presenters: Deth Veggie, Walter J. Scheirer, Patrick “Lord Digital” Kroupa, John Threat, Emmanuel Goldstein, X, TommydCat Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors 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…
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Ukraine says Russian hackers are targeting country’s defense contractors
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in SecurityNewsUkraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) said in a report published over the weekend that a hacking group has been targeting the country’s defense and military companies with phishing attacks. The CERT identified the hacking group as UAC-0185, also known as UNC4221, without saying who was behind the group. Earlier this year, however, […] First…
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Suspected Russian hackers target Ukrainian defense enterprises in new espionage campaign
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in SecurityNewsUkraine’s military computer emergency response team said the group sent phishing emails disguised as invitations to a legitimate defense conference that took place in Kyiv last week.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/suspected-russian-hackers-target-ukrainian-enterprises-espionage
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US medical device giant Artivion says hackers stole files during cybersecurity incident
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in SecurityNewsArtivion, a medical device company that manufactures implantable tissues for cardiac and vascular transplant applications, says its services have been “disrupted” due to a cybersecurity incident. In an 8-K filing with the SEC on Monday, Georgia-based Artivion, formerly CryoLife, said it became aware of a “cybersecurity incident” that involved the “acquisition and encryption” of data…
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âš¡ THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips (Dec 2 – 8)
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in SecurityNewsThis week’s cyber world is like a big spy movie. Hackers are breaking into other hackers’ setups, sneaky malware is hiding in popular software, and AI-powered scams are tricking even the smartest of us. On the other side, the good guys are busting secret online markets and kicking out shady chat rooms, while big companies…
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Microsoft dangles $10K for hackers to hijack LLM email service
Outsmart an AI, win a little Christmas cash First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/09/microsoft_llm_prompt_injection_challenge/
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US Officials Recommend Encryption Apps Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking
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in SecurityNewsPlus: Russian spies keep hijacking other hackers’ infrastructure, Hydra dark web market admin gets life sentence in Russia, and more of the week’s top security news. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/encryption-apps-chinese-telecom-hacking-hydra-russia-exxon/