Tag: security
Ripple cryptocurrency software library hit by major security issue, wallets under threat
A malicious actor used a compromised Ripple dev account to publish commits to NPM The commits would grant access to people’s crypto wallets They were downloaded around 450 times before being pulled down A JavaScript library recommended by a major cryptocurrency company has been hijacked, with users now being at…
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Major electronics store sees millions of user records allegedly leaked online
A database stolen in a 2024 ransomware attack is being offered for free It was grabbed from the French retail company Boulanger Electroménager & Multimédia. It affects at least a million people Sensitive customer information stolen from a French electronics shop in 2024 has now surfaced online and is being…
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North Korean hackers are using LinkedIn to entice developers to coding challenges – here’s what you need to know
Slow Pisces targets crypto developers with bad code disguised as stock analysis tools Malicious code hides in plain sight, using GitHub projects and YAML deserialization tricks Victims unknowingly install RN Loader and RN Stealer through rigged Python repositories A hacker group from North Korea known as Slow Pisces has launched…
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Palantir to develop “ImmigrationOS” for ICE to speed up deportations
Software firm Palantir secures an almost $30 million contract with ICE The firm will help the agency find physical locations and track logistics Palantir has worked with ICE since 2014, and holds multiple military partnerships US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $29.9 million contract to software firm…
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Millions at risk as cybercriminals successfully compromise popular YouTube accounts: here’s how to stay safe
Scammers exploit trending topics to trick viewers into losing crypto Bitdefender warns millions at risk from hijacked content creator accounts Cyberattacks now target influencers across YouTube, Instagram, and beyond Cybercriminals are hijacking popular YouTube channels at an alarming rate, exposing viewers to scams, malware, and data theft – and with…
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Hackers are hitting firewalls and VPNs to breach businesses
Network edge devices make up nearly 30% of intrusion points Ransomware is still the most popular attack type End-of-life devices pose a serious risk to security It won’t come as much of a surprise to learn that cyberattackers are evolving their tactics, and that the number of attacks is growing…
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