Vulnerability in Cisco Webex cloud service exposed government authorities, companies

The vulnerability that allowed a German journalist to discover links to video conference meetings held by Bundeswehr (the German armed forces) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) via their self-hosted Cisco Webex instances similarly affect… Continue reading Vulnerability in Cisco Webex cloud service exposed government authorities, companies

Cisco Patches Webex Bugs Following Exposure of German Government Meetings

Cisco has released a security advisory after researchers discovered that the German government’s Webex meetings were exposed.
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Germany Recalls Its Ambassador in Russia for a Week in Protest Over a Hacker Attack

Germany recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party.
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German Foreign Minister Says Russia will Face Consequences for Monthslong Cyber Espionage

Germany accused Russian military agents of hacking the top echelons of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party and other government and industrial targets.
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17,000+ Microsoft Exchange servers in Germany are vulnerable to attack, BSI warns

Around 12% of the 45,000 or so Microsoft Exchange servers in Germany that can be accessed from the Internet without restrictions “are so outdated that security updates are no longer offered for them,” the German Federal Office for Informati… Continue reading 17,000+ Microsoft Exchange servers in Germany are vulnerable to attack, BSI warns

International Sting Takes Down Major Dark Web Marketplace “Nemesis Market”

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Another day, another popular dark web marketplace bites the dust!
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APT29 hit German political parties with bogus invites and malware

APT29 (aka Cozy Bear, aka Midnight Blizzard) has been spotted targeting German political parties for the first time, Mandiant researchers have shared. Phishing leading to malware The attack started in late February 2024, with phishing emails containing… Continue reading APT29 hit German political parties with bogus invites and malware

German political party targeted by SVR-linked group in spearphishing campaign, Mandiant says

The group may have been seeking insights on shifting European sentiments on Ukraine, threat analysts suggest.

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Battery maker Varta halts production after cyberattack

German battery manufacturer Varta was forced to shut down its IT systems and stop production as a result of a cyberattack. The Varta cyberattack The cyberattack occurred on Monday night and affected five of the company’s production plants and the… Continue reading Battery maker Varta halts production after cyberattack

Hackaday Links: January 28, 2024

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From the “No good deed goes unpunished” files, this week came news of a German programmer who probably wishes he had selected better clients. According to Heise Online (English translation), …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: January 28, 2024