Tag: security
Clop ransomware lists Cleo cyberattack victims
Hackers were recently spotted abusing a flaw in multiple Cleo software tools Cl0p ransomware gang took responsibility for the attack The group has started listing victims on its website The prolific ransomware threat actor Cl0p has added partial names of some of the companies that were successfully targeted through bugs…
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This widely-used instant loan app leaks nearly 30 million files of user data
FatakPay, an Indian loan company, was found storing sensitive data in an unprotected S3 bucket The data included people’s names, addresses, IDs, and more The company has since locked the database down Instant loan company FatakPay kept sensitive data on millions of its users exposed on the internet, for an…
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Japan Airlines cyberattack disrupts flights, but systems now seem to be back to normal
Japan Airlines experienced a major network disruption An investigation uncovered cyberattack by an unknown threat actor The attack lasted a few hours and caused delays in some flights Japan Airlines has confirmed suffering a cyberattack which caused widespread system disruption and delays to more than 20 domestic flights. The airline…
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Samsung pulls curtains on classified operation called Project Infinity, where teams compete relentlessly to improve security on billions of Galaxy phones
Project Infinity and Mobile Security Rewards Program bolster Samsung’s security strategy Red, Blue, and Purple teams safeguard Galaxy devices from cyber threats CTI task force scours the Dark Web to prevent device breaches Samsung has always prioritized security for its Galaxy smartphones, and with the launch of the Galaxy S24…
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TP-Link and NR routers targeted by worrying new botnet
Researchers discovered multiple vulnerable endpoints being targeted by a new Mirai variant The endpoints are assimilated into a botnet and used for DDoS attacks The vulnerabilities used in the attack are years old Mirai, an infamous botnet targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices to use in Distributed Denial of Service…
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European Space Agency hack sees official store hijacked to steal customer details
Security researchers found a malicious script on ESA’s web shop The script creates a fake Stripe page at checkout, grabbing payment data The shop is currently unavailable The website of the European Space Agency (ESA) was recently compromised with a credit card skimmer, putting countless people at risk of wire…
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