Tag: international
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Port of Seattle says 90,000 people impacted in 2024 ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsThe organization that runs Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and several container terminals said it is sending breach notification letters to those affected by a ransomware attack, including about 71,000 people in Washington state. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/port-of-seattle-says-90000-impacted-in-2024-ransomware-attack
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Hunters International Dumps Ransomware, Goes Full-on Extortion
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in SecurityNewsHunters International, the RaaS group that some believe evolved from Hive, appears to be rebranding and shifting operations, moving away from an unprofitable and risky ransomware business and focusing solely on exfiltrating data and extorting victims, say Group-IB researchers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/hunters-international-dumps-ransomware-goes-full-on-extortion/
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Trump fires NSA and Cybercom chief, jeopardizing cyber intel
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in SecurityNewsKey NSC aides were also fired.: The dismissal of Haugh and Noble follows the firing of key aides on the National Security Council.The fired NSC leaders include David Feith, a senior director overseeing technology and national security; Brian Walsh, senior director for intelligence; Maggie Dougherty, senior director for international organizations; and Thomas Boodry, senior director…
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Hunters International shifting tactics amid growing risks
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/hunters-international-shifting-tactics-amid-growing-risks
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Hunters International shifts from ransomware to pure data extortion
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in SecurityNewsThe Hunters International Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation is shutting down and rebranding with plans to switch to date theft and extortion-only attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hunters-international-rebrands-as-world-leaks-in-shift-to-data-extortion/
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CISA warns of Fast Flux DNS evasion used by cybercrime gangs
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in SecurityNewsCISA, the FBI, the NSA, and international cybersecurity agencies are calling on organizations and DNS providers to mitigate the “Fast Flux” cybercrime evasion technique used by state-sponsored threat actors and ransomware gangs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-fast-flux-dns-evasion-used-by-cybercrime-gangs/
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International intelligence agencies raise the alarm on fast flux
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in SecurityNewsThe NSA and its partners want organizations to protect themselves against the technique, which can be tough to spot. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/fast-flux-nsa-cisa-advisory-bulletproof-hosting/
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Hunters International Linked to Hive Ransomware in Attacks on Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems
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in SecurityNewsHunters International, a ransomware group suspected to be a rebrand of the infamous Hive ransomware, has been linked to widespread attacks targeting Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, SunOS, and ESXi systems. Emerging in October 2023, the group has gained notoriety for its sophisticated techniques in data exfiltration and extortion. Cybersecurity researchers have noted similarities between Hunters International’s…
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Major Online Platform for Child Exploitation Dismantled
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in SecurityNewsAn international law enforcement operation has shut down Kidflix, a platform for child sexual exploitation with 1.8m registered users First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/online-platform-child-exploitation/
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Hunters International Linked to Hive Ransomware in Attacks on Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems
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in SecurityNewsHunters International, a ransomware group suspected to be a rebrand of the infamous Hive ransomware, has been linked to widespread attacks targeting Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, SunOS, and ESXi systems. Emerging in October 2023, the group has gained notoriety for its sophisticated techniques in data exfiltration and extortion. Cybersecurity researchers have noted similarities between Hunters International’s…
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Major Online Platform for Child Exploitation Dismantled
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in SecurityNewsAn international law enforcement operation has shut down Kidflix, a platform for child sexual exploitation with 1.8m registered users First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/online-platform-child-exploitation/
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Europol-led operation shuts down CSAM platform Kidflix, leading to 79 arrests
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in SecurityNewsAn international law enforcement operation shuts down Kidflix, a child sexual abuse material (CSAM) streaming platform with 1.8M users. An international operation, codenamed Operation Stream, against child sexual exploitation shuts down one of the largest streaming platforms that offered child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in the world, Kidflix. The investigation was led by the State…
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Hunters International Ransomware Gang Rebranding, Shifting Focus
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in SecurityNewsThe notorious cybercrime group Hunters International is dropping ransomware to focus on data theft and extortion. The post Hunters International Ransomware Gang Rebranding, Shifting Focus appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/hunters-international-ransomware-gang-rebranding-shifting-focus/
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Authorities Shut Down Kidflix Child Abuse Platform in Major Takedown
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in SecurityNewsIn one of the most significant operations against child sexual exploitation in recent history, authorities have announced the shutdown of >>Kidflix,
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Crimelords at Hunters International tell lackeys ransomware too ‘risky’
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in SecurityNewsBosses say theft now the name of the game with a shift in tactics, apparent branding First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/hunters_international_rebrand/
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SmokeLoader Malware Uses Weaponized 7z Archives to Deliver Infostealers
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in SecurityNewsA recent malware campaign has been observed targeting the First Ukrainian International Bank (PUMB), utilizing a stealthy malware loader, Emmenhtal, in conjunction with the SmokeLoader malware. This campaign demonstrates advanced tactics by financially motivated threat actors to distribute infostealers like CryptBot and Lumma Stealer. The attack chain begins with weaponized 7z archives and culminates in…
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CSAM platform Kidflix shut down by international operation
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in SecurityNews
Tags: internationalA multi-year operation against the child sexual abuse material (CSAM) platform Kidflix has led to dozens of arrests and the seizure of tens of thousands of illegal videos, Europol said Wednesday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/csam-platform-kidflix-shut-down-europol
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Paris set to host difficult negotiations on tackling commercial hacking tools
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in SecurityNewsThis week in Paris, the diplomatic initiative formerly known as the Pall Mall Process will continue to look for international agreement on thorny issues related to hacking tools known as commercial cyber intrusion capabilities (CCICs). First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/paris-pall-mall-process-meeting-commercial-hacking-tools
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 39
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Tags: android, detection, framework, Hardware, international, malware, marketplace, microsoft, ransomware, serviceSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Microsoft Trusted Signing service abused to code-sign malware Shedding light on the ABYSSWORKER driver VSCode Marketplace Removes Two Extensions Deploying Early-Stage Ransomware New Android Malware Campaigns Evading Detection Using Cross-Platform Framework .NET MAUI Raspberry Robin: Copy…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 517 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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in SecurityNewsA new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. FBI and DOJ seize $8.2 Million in romance baiting crypto fraud scheme Experts warn of the new sophisticate…
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Cybersecurity Insights Report 2025: Herkömmliche passive Sicherheitsstrategien versagen
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in SecurityNews»Dieser Bericht ist eine noch nie dagewesene Analyse aus realen Angriffssimulationen bei Unternehmen aus aller Welt, die einzigartige Erkenntnisse liefert.« (Dennis Weyel, International Technical Director Horizon3.ai) Horizon3.ai, ein Anbieter im Bereich offensive Sicherheit, hat seinen Cybersecurity Insights Report 2025 veröffentlicht. Der Bericht zeigt die häufigsten Sicherheitslücken auf, mit denen Unternehmen zu kämpfen haben. Durch die……
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Two Serbian journalists reportedly targeted with Pegasus spyware
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in SecurityNewsTwo investigative journalists in Serbia were targeted with advanced commercial spyware last month, Amnesty International said Thursday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/two-serbian-journalists-targeted-with-pegasus-spyware
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Malaysian PM says >>no way<< to $10 million ransom after alleged cyber attack against Kuala Lumpur airport
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in SecurityNewsAccording to some reports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport had to resort to using whiteboards to communicate with passengers. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/malaysian-pm-says-no-way-to-10-million-ransom-after-alleged-cyber-attack-against-kuala-lumpur-airport
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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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300 Arrested in Crackdown on Cybercrime Rings in Africa
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in SecurityNewsAuthorities in seven African countries arrested 300 suspects in an international crackdown on cybercriminal networks targeting businesses. The post 300 Arrested in Crackdown on Cybercrime Rings in Africa appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/300-arrested-in-crackdown-on-cybercrime-rings-in-africa/
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INTERPOL Arrests 306 Suspects, Seizes 1,842 Devices in Cross-Border Cybercrime Bust
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in SecurityNewsLaw enforcement authorities in seven African countries have arrested 306 suspects and confiscated 1,842 devices as part of an international operation codenamed Red Card that took place between November 2024 and February 2025.The coordinated effort “aims to disrupt and dismantle cross-border criminal networks which cause significant harm to individuals and businesses,” INTERPOL said, adding it…
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Quantenschlüssel aus der Sicht des CISO
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in SecurityNewsQuantum Key Distribution (QKD) dient dazu, Verschlüsselungsschlüssel sicher zwischen zwei Parteien zu verteilen.Der sogenannte Q-Day, an welchem Quantencomputer leistungsstark genug sind aktuelle Standardmethoden der Verschlüsselung zu knacken, rückt näher. Eine der Lösungen, welche zum Schutz vor dieser Quantenbedrohung entwickelt wurde, ist die sogenannte Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). Das Potenzial von QKD ist immens, ihr aktueller…