Tag: security
Docker could still be hosting a whole load of potentially malicious images – putting users at risk
XZ-Utils backdoor was found over a year ago Despite warnings, some Linux images still contain it Debian won’t budge as the images are “historical artifacts” At least 35 Linux images hosted on Docker Hub contain dangerous backdoor malware, which could put software developers and their products at risk of takeover,…
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Allianz Life data leaked following recent breach – our tips on how to stay safe
Cybercriminals leaked stolen data in a Telegram channel Almost 3 million records from more than a million people were leaked There are ways to mitigate the risk Experts have warned the data stolen in the recent Allianz Life ransomware attack has been leaked to the open internet, and have urged…
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The US Federal Court Filing System has been breached – and all the fingers are pointing to Russia
The US Federal Court Filing System recently suffered a cyberattack Initial reports claim Russia is at least partially to blame The attack targeted sealed court files Russia has allegedly been linked to a worrying recent cyberattack against the US Federal Court Filing System. Reporting from the New York Times (NYT),…
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Staffing giant Manpower hit by major data breach – around 145,000 users affected, here’s what we know
Manpower says it detected an incident in late 2024 Almost 145,000 people had sensitive files stolen Users should beware of scams and identity theft activity Staffing giant Manpower has confirmed it suffered a cyberattack in late 2024 in which it lost sensitive data on almost 145,000 people. The company has…
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Notorious North Korean hacking group Kimsuky gets hacked itself – revealing some of its deepest secrets
A hacker has stolen sensitive Kimsuky files and logs They claim the group is “morally perverted”, and hacks for “all the wrong reasons” But the leak will not dismantle the group, some argue Kimsuky, a notorious North Korean state-sponsored threat actor, has been hacked by someone who claims not to…
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US government seizes $1 million from major Russian ransomware gang in a rare win for the good guys
US government seizes servers and domains belonging to BlackSuit More than $1 million reportedly retrieved as a result BlackSuit stole more than $370 million over the past three years As the US government continues to dismantle the infamous BlackSuit (Royal) ransomware group, new information has claimed more than $1 million…
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