How to Defend Against Extortion Groups Like Lapsus$

The hacker group Lapsus$ (sometimes referred to as LAPSUS$ or simply Lapsus) is a relatively newer organization in the cyber arena. The group began to garner public attention in December 2021 after some successful attacks on major corporations, where even the Department of Homeland Security felt it necessary to spend more time researching this group […]

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New Uber Data Breach – Hacker Leaks Employee and Other Sensitive Data

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Another day, another data breach at Uber – This time around, a hacker has leaked stolen data on a prominent cybercrime and hacking forum.
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DHS Cyber Safety Review Board to focus on Lapsus$ hackers

DHS officials said Lapsus$ is the perfect target for the next CSRB report and described the hacking group’s hacks as “ongoing.”

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Oxford teen arrested in UK on suspicion of hacking

The boy, who has not been named, was arrested as part of an investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA). He remains in police custody.

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Smashing Security podcast #290: Uber, Rockstar, and crystal balls

Researchers reveal how your eyeglasses could be leaking secrets when you’re on video conferencing calls, we take a look at the recent data breaches involving Uber and Grand Theft Auto 6, and we cast an eye at what threats may be around the corner…

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DEA Investigating Breach of Law Enforcement Data Portal

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says it is investigating reports that hackers gained unauthorized access to an agency portal that taps into 16 different federal law enforcement databases. KrebsOnSecurity has learned the alleged compromise is tied to a cybercrime and online harassment community that routinely impersonates police and government officials to harvest personal information on their targets. Continue reading DEA Investigating Breach of Law Enforcement Data Portal