Notepad++ hijacking blamed on Chinese Lotus Blossom crew behind Chrysalis backdoor

The group targets telecoms, critical infrastructure – all the usual high-value orgs Security researchers have attributed the Notepad++ update hijacking to a Chinese government-linked espionage crew called Lotus Blossom (aka Lotus Panda, Billbug), which… Continue reading Notepad++ hijacking blamed on Chinese Lotus Blossom crew behind Chrysalis backdoor

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StopICE hacked to send alarming text messages, admins accuse border patrol agent of sabotage

The ICE-tracking service says it doesn’t store usernames or addresses ICE-reporting service StopICE has blamed a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent for attacking its app and website and sending users text messages warning them that their info… Continue reading StopICE hacked to send alarming text messages, admins accuse border patrol agent of sabotage

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Russia-linked APT28 attackers already abusing new Microsoft Office zero-day

Ukraine’s CERT says the bug went from disclosure to active exploitation in days Russia-linked attackers are already exploiting Microsoft’s latest Office zero-day, with Ukraine’s national cyber defense team warning that the same bug is being used to tar… Continue reading Russia-linked APT28 attackers already abusing new Microsoft Office zero-day

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McDonald’s is not lovin’ your bigmac, happymeal, and mcnuggets passwords

Your favorite menu item might be easy to remember but it will not secure your account Change Your Password Day took place over the weekend, and in case you doubt the need to improve this most basic element of cybersecurity hygiene, even McDonald’s – ye… Continue reading McDonald’s is not lovin’ your bigmac, happymeal, and mcnuggets passwords

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