Tag: hacking
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Zut Alors! Cyberattacks Targeting France Surged in 2024
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in SecurityNewsThe Edge Device Hacking Wave Hasn’t Spared French Companies. France playing host to the Olympics resulted in a surge of cyberattacks requiring intervention of the state cybersecurity agency, it said in an annual report also flagging an uptick in attacks levied against network edge devices. The games went smoothly. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Barcelona court indicts former NSO Group execs over hacking scandal
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/barcelona-court-indicts-former-nso-group-execs-over-hacking-scandal
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Attackers Can Manipulate AI Memory to Spread Lies
Tested on Three OpenAI Models, ‘Minja’ Has High Injection and Attack Rates. A memory injection attack dubbed Minja turns AI chatbots into unwitting agents of misinformation, requiring no hacking and just a little clever prompting. The exploit allows attackers to poison an AI model’s memory with deceptive information, potentially altering its responses for all users.…
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Chinese Cyberespionage Group Tied to Juniper MX Router Hacks
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in SecurityNewsJuniper Networks Urges Immediate Updating and Malware Scans to Block Attackers. Hackers have been infecting outdated Juniper MX routers with backdoor malware as part of an apparent cyberespionage campaign that traces to a Chinese-affiliated hacking team tracked as UNC 3886, warned Google’s Mandiant incident response group. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/chinese-cyberespionage-group-tied-to-juniper-mx-router-hacks-a-27696
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North Korean Lazarus hackers infect hundreds via npm packages
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in SecurityNewsSix malicious packages have been identified on npm (Node package manager) linked to the notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-lazarus-hackers-infect-hundreds-via-npm-packages/
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Rhysida Hacking Group Strikes More Healthcare Providers
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in SecurityNewsMental Health Provider, Kansas Clinics Are Latest Victims of Cybercriminal Gang. A Kansas-based medical practice and a Rhode lsland-based provider of mental health and addiction counseling and related services are the latest victims in a growing list of healthcare organizations reporting major data breaches by cybercriminal gang Rhysida. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Researcher Hacks Embedded Devices to Uncover Firmware Secrets
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in SecurityNewsIn a recent exploration of embedded device hacking, a researcher demonstrated how to extract firmware from flash memory using the flashrom tool. This process is crucial for understanding device operation and identifying potential vulnerabilities. However, it involves risks that can damage the equipment if not executed carefully. The Importance of Firmware Extraction Firmware is essential…
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Billions of Devices at Risk of Hacking Impersonation Due to Hidden Commands
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in SecurityNewsResearchers warn these commands could be exploited to manipulate memory, impersonate devices, and bypass security controls. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/esp32-hidden-commands-hacking-risk/
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Developer Convicted for Hacking Former Employer’s Systems
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in SecurityNewsDavis Lu was convicted of sabotaging his employer’s systems through malicious code, and deleting encrypted data. The post Developer Convicted for Hacking Former Employer’s Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/developer-convicted-for-hacking-former-employers-systems/
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North Korean hackers join Qilin ransomware gang
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft says a North Korean hacking group tracked as Moonstone Sleet has deployed Qilin ransomware payloads in a limited number of attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-north-korean-hackers-now-deploying-qilin-ransomware/
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DEF CON 32 War Stories Hacking Millions Of Modems And Investigating Who Hacked My Modem
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in SecurityNewsAuthor/Presenter: Sam Curry 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/2025/03/def-con-32-war-stories-hacking-millions-of-modems-and-investigating-who-hacked-my-modem/
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DoJ Busts Alleged Global HackingHire Network of ‘Cyber Mercenaries’
Targets included the U.S. Treasury Department, journalists, and religious organisations, and the attacks intended to steal data and suppress free speech. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/us-doj-charges-chinese-nationals-hacking/
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US charges Chinese nationals in cyberattacks on Treasury, dissidents and more
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in SecurityNewsU.S. prosecutors accused a dozen Chinese nationals with hacking into the Treasury Department and other entities as part of a web extending from private companies into China’s state security agencies. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/doj-charges-chinese-nationals-isoon-cyberattacks-treasury
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Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation
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in SecurityNewsThe ruling said that a lower court can charge two NSO Group co-founders and a former executive of two affiliate companies for the alleged hacking of a lawyer. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/03/05/catalan-court-says-nso-group-executives-can-be-charged-in-spyware-investigation/
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Justice Department charges Chinese hackershire linked to Treasury breach
The individuals are accused of hacking over 100 U.S. organizations over the course of a decade First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/03/05/justice-department-charges-chinese-hackers-for-hire-linked-to-treasury-breach/
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China-Linked Silk Typhoon Expands Cyber Attacks to IT Supply Chains for Initial Access
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Tags: access, attack, china, corporate, cyber, exploit, flaw, hacking, intelligence, microsoft, supply-chain, tactics, technology, threat, zero-dayThe China-lined threat actor behind the zero-day exploitation of security flaws in Microsoft Exchange servers in January 2021 has shifted its tactics to target the information technology (IT) supply chain as a means to obtain initial access to corporate networks.That’s according to new findings from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team, which said the Silk Typhoon…
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Enhancing security with Microsoft’s expanded cloud logs
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in SecurityNewsNation-state-sponsored hacking stories are a big part of everyone’s favourite Hollywood movies”‰”, “‰that is, until it becomes a real-life story of our own compromised personal or corporate sensitive data ending up on the dark web or in hackers’ hands. In real life, cyber espionage groups’ activities trigger stringent security enforcement. First in the government sector,…
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Catalan court orders former NSO Group executives be indicted for spyware abuses
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in SecurityNewsA provincial court in Barcelona has ordered that three former senior executives at NSO Group, a prominent spyware manufacturer, be indicted for their alleged role in a high-profile hacking scandal in which at least 63 Catalan civil society members were targeted with the company’s surveillance technology. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/catalan-court-orders-nso-execs-investigated
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US Military Personnel Arrested for Hacking 15 Telecom Providers
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in SecurityNewsFederal prosecutors have filed a detention memorandum urging the court to indefinitely detain Cameron John Wagenius, a 21-year-old active-duty U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Cavazos, Texas, following his alleged involvement in a multi-state cybercrime campaign targeting at least 15 telecommunications providers. The charges, unsealed ahead of a March 3 detention hearing, reveal a sprawling…
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Hackers can Crack Into Car Cameras Within Minutes Exploiting Vulnerabilities
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Tags: breach, cctv, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, exploit, hacker, hacking, privacy, technology, vulnerabilityAt the upcoming Black Hat Asia 2025 conference, cybersecurity experts will unveil a groundbreaking vulnerability in modern dashcam technology, exposing how hackers can exploit these devices to breach privacy and steal sensitive data. The session, titled DriveThru Car Hacking: Fast Food, Faster Data Breach, will be held on April 3, 2025, at Marina Bay Sands,…
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Network Penetration Testing Checklist 2025
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Tags: cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, exploit, firewall, hacker, hacking, malicious, network, penetration-testing, router, tool, vulnerabilityNetwork penetration testing is a cybersecurity practice that simulates cyberattacks on an organization’s network to identify vulnerabilities and improve security defenses. Ethical hackers, or penetration testers, use tools and techniques to mimic real-world hacking attempts, targeting network components like routers, firewalls, servers, and endpoints. The goal is to uncover weaknesses before malicious actors exploit them,…
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US Soldier Intends to Admit Hacking 15 Telecom Carriers
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in SecurityNewsThe federal government views the defendant as a flight risk and danger to the community due to his ability to access sensitive and private information. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/us-soldier-admits-hacking-15-telecom-carriers
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Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats
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Tags: attack, control, cyber, cybersecurity, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, russia, threat, vulnerabilityRecent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now'<ul><li>Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/1ja835wd”>Download our free app to get trusted reporting.</li></ul>The <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration”>Trump administration has publicly and privately signaled that it does not believe <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/world/russia”>Russia…
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China hacking has reached ‘inflection point’
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in SecurityNewsIn its 2025 Global Threat Report, CrowdStrike observed an increase in China’s cyber capabilities, with a focus on espionage and ‘pre-positioning’ itself in critical environments. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366619774/CrowdStrike-China-hacking-has-reached-inflection-point
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Feds: Army soldier suspected of AT&T heist Googled ‘can hacking be treason,’ ‘defecting to Russia’
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in SecurityNewsFYI: What NOT to search after committing a crime First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/27/army_soldier_accused_of_att/
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Feds: Army soldier accused of AT&T heist Googled ‘can hacking be treason,’ ‘defecting to Russia’
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in SecurityNewsFYI: What NOT to search after committing a crime First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/27/army_soldier_accused_of_att/
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New White House Plan to Track Spending Raises Cyber Risks
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in SecurityNewsTrump’s Procurement Tracking Directive Could Expose Vast Government Data to Threats. The White House is mandating federal agencies to track and justify every procurement, a move aimed at transparency but one that experts warn could expose troves of sensitive financial data to hacking, nation-state cyber threats and potential supply chain vulnerabilities across government systems. First…
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GitVenom campaign targets gamers and crypto investors by posing as fake GitHub projects
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in SecurityNewsGitVenom malware campaign targets gamers and crypto investors by posing as open-source projects on GitHub. Kaspersky researchers warn of a malware campaign, dubbed GitVenom, targeting GitHub users. The threat actors behind this campaign created hundreds of fake GitHub repositories with malicious code, disguising them as automation tools, crypto bots, and hacking utilities. The attackers used…
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Chinese-Backed Silver Fox Plants Backdoors in Healthcare Networks
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in SecurityNewsForescout observed the recently identified Chinese hacking group using medical imaging software applications to deliver malware First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/chinese-silver-fox-backdoors/