Nespresso Smart Cards Brewed with Weak Security
A researcher hacked Nespresso Pro smart cards to dispense free, unlimited coffee. Continue reading Nespresso Smart Cards Brewed with Weak Security
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Second SolarWinds Attack Group Breaks into USDA Payroll — Report
A second APT, potentially linked to the Chinese government, could be behind the Supernova malware. Continue reading Second SolarWinds Attack Group Breaks into USDA Payroll — Report
Crypto Crook Hired Steven Seagal to Promote Scam, Now Faces Charges
Feds charged California-based private detective for stealing $11M from investors, with help from actor Steven Seagal. Continue reading Crypto Crook Hired Steven Seagal to Promote Scam, Now Faces Charges
Hezbollah-Linked Lebanese Cedar APT Infiltrates Hundreds of Servers
Enhanced Explosive RAT and Caterpillar tools are at the forefront of a global espionage campaign. Continue reading Hezbollah-Linked Lebanese Cedar APT Infiltrates Hundreds of Servers
Sudo Bug Gives Root Access to Mass Numbers of Linux Systems
Qualys said the vuln gives any local user root access to systems running the most popular version of Sudo. Continue reading Sudo Bug Gives Root Access to Mass Numbers of Linux Systems
23M Gamer Records Exposed in VIPGames Leak
The personal data of 66,000 users was left wide open on a misconfigured Elasticsearch server, joining a growing list of companies with leaky clouds. Continue reading 23M Gamer Records Exposed in VIPGames Leak
Outgoing FCC Chair Issues Final Security Salvo Against China
Ajit Pai says Chinese telecom companies ‘biggest national security threat’ for regulators in exit interview. Continue reading Outgoing FCC Chair Issues Final Security Salvo Against China
ADT Tech Hacks Home-Security Cameras to Spy on Women
A former ADT employee pleads guilty of accessing customers’ cameras so he could spy on them. Continue reading ADT Tech Hacks Home-Security Cameras to Spy on Women
Einstein Healthcare Network Announces August Breach
Einstein is in violation of the the HHS 60-day breach notification rule, but unlikely to face penalty. Continue reading Einstein Healthcare Network Announces August Breach
Rob Joyce to Take Over as NSA Cybersecurity Director
Joyce will replace Anne Neuberger, who is now deputy national security advisor for the incoming Biden administration. Continue reading Rob Joyce to Take Over as NSA Cybersecurity Director