Google Feature Blamed for Retool Breach That Led to Cryptocurrency Firm Hacks 

A recently introduced Google account sync feature has been blamed after sophisticated hackers attacked 27 cryptocurrency firms via Retool.
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Attackers hit software firm Retool to get to crypto companies and assets

Retool, the company behind the popular development platform for building internal business software, has suffered a breach that allowed attackers to access and take over accounts of 27 cloud customers, all in the crypto industry. According to a CoinDes… Continue reading Attackers hit software firm Retool to get to crypto companies and assets

Smashing Security podcast #339: Bitcoin boo-boo, deepfakes for good, and time to say goodbye to usernames?

Deepfakes are being used for good (perhaps), common usernames could pose a security threat, and someone has paid a $500,000 fee… just to send $1,865.

Oh, and our guest mentions Mr Blobby (to the horror of the show’s hosts…)

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Latest fraud schemes targeting the payments ecosystem

Threat actors continued to exploit technical misconfigurations through various fraud schemes, according to a new report from Visa. These include the use of malvertising and search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to cultivate compelling and effecti… Continue reading Latest fraud schemes targeting the payments ecosystem

World’s Largest Cryptocurrency Casino Stake Hacked for $41 Million

By Deeba Ahmed
Ethereum Network Stake Loses $41 Million Worth of Crypto After Private Key Leak.
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Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods

Adversary-sponsored research contests on cybercriminal forums focus on new methods of attack and evasion, according to Sophos. The contests mirror legitimate security conference ‘Call For Papers’ and provide the winners considerable financial rewards a… Continue reading Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods