TrickBot Takes Over, After Cops Kneecap Emotet
TrickBot rises to top threat in February, overtaking Emotet in Check Point’s new index. Continue reading TrickBot Takes Over, After Cops Kneecap Emotet
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Fake Ad Blocker Delivers Hybrid Cryptominer/Ransomware Infection
A hybrid Monero cryptominer and ransomware bug has hit 20,000 machines in 60 days. Continue reading Fake Ad Blocker Delivers Hybrid Cryptominer/Ransomware Infection
Dark Web Markets for Stolen Data See Banner Sales
Despite an explosion in the sheer amount of stolen data available on the Dark Web, the value of personal information is holding steady, according to the 2021 Dark Web price index from Privacy Affairs. That leaves these thriving dirty data dealers in a … Continue reading Dark Web Markets for Stolen Data See Banner Sales
Massive Supply-Chain Cyberattack Breaches Several Airlines
The cyberattack on SITA, a nearly ubiquitous airline service provider, has compromised frequent-flyer data across many carriers. Continue reading Massive Supply-Chain Cyberattack Breaches Several Airlines
Cyberattackers Target Top Russian Cybercrime Forums
Elite Russian forums for cybercriminals have been hacked in a string of breaches, leaving hackers edgy and worried about law enforcement. Continue reading Cyberattackers Target Top Russian Cybercrime Forums
Malaysia Air Downplays Frequent-Flyer Program Data Breach
A third-party IT provider exposed valuable airline data that experts say could be a goldmine for cybercriminals. Continue reading Malaysia Air Downplays Frequent-Flyer Program Data Breach
Passwords, Private Posts Exposed in Hack of Gab Social Network
The Distributed Denial of Secrets group claim they have received more than 70 gigabytes of data exfiltrated from social media platform Gab. Continue reading Passwords, Private Posts Exposed in Hack of Gab Social Network
Cyberattacks Launch Against Vietnamese Human-Rights Activists
Vietnam joins the ranks of governments using spyware to crack down on human-rights defenders. Continue reading Cyberattacks Launch Against Vietnamese Human-Rights Activists
Tax Season Ushers in Quickbooks Data-Theft Spike
Quickbooks malware targets tax data for attackers to sell and use in phishing scams. Continue reading Tax Season Ushers in Quickbooks Data-Theft Spike
Daycare Webcam Service Exposes 12,000 User Accounts
NurseryCam suspends service across 40 daycare centers until a security fix is in place. Continue reading Daycare Webcam Service Exposes 12,000 User Accounts