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KmsdBot Malware Gets an Upgrade: Now Targets IoT Devices with Enhanced Capabilities [email protected] (The Hacker News)
An updated version of a botnet malware called KmsdBot is now targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, simultaneously branching out its capabilities and the attack surface. “The binary now includes support for Telnet scanning and support for more CPU architectures,” Akamai security researcher Larry W. Cashdollar said in an analysis published this month. The latest iteration,Read More
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LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Builder Leak Gives Rise to Hundreds of New Variants [email protected] (The Hacker News)
The leak of the LockBit 3.0 ransomware builder last year has led to threat actors abusing the tool to spawn new variants. Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said it detected a ransomware intrusion that deployed a version of LockBit but with a markedly different ransom demand procedure. “The attacker behind this incident decided to use a different ransom…
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Kroll Suffers Data Breach: Employee Falls Victim to SIM Swapping Attack [email protected] (The Hacker News)
Risk and financial advisory solutions provider Kroll on Friday disclosed that one of its employees fell victim to a “highly sophisticated” SIM swapping attack. The incident, which took place on August 19, 2023, targeted the employee’s T-Mobile account, the company said. “Specifically, T-Mobile, without any authority from or contact with Kroll or its employee, transferred…
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In Other News: Africa Cybercrime Crackdown, Unpatched macOS Flaw, Investor Disclosures Eduard Kovacs
Weekly cybersecurity news roundup that provides a summary of noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar for the week of August 21, 2023. The post In Other News: Africa Cybercrime Crackdown, Unpatched macOS Flaw, Investor Disclosures appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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Two LAPSUS$ Hackers Convicted in London Court for High-Profile Tech Firm Hacks [email protected] (The Hacker News)
Two U.K. teenagers have been convicted by a jury in London for being part of the notorious LAPSUS$ transnational gang and for orchestrating a series of brazen, high-profile hacks against major tech firms and demanding a ransom in exchange for not leaking the stolen information. This includes Arion Kurtaj (aka White, Breachbase, WhiteDoxbin, and TeaPotUberHacker),…
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North Korean APT Hacks Internet Infrastructure Provider via ManageEngine Flaw Ionut Arghire
North Korea-linked Lazarus Group exploited a ManageEngine vulnerability to compromise an internet backbone infrastructure provider. The post North Korean APT Hacks Internet Infrastructure Provider via ManageEngine Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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CloudNordic loses most customer data after ransomware attack
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Cypago Raises $13 Million for GRC Automation Platform Ionut Arghire
Israeli startup Cypago raises $13 million in funding and launches a governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) automation platform. The post Cypago Raises $13 Million for GRC Automation Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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Learn How Your Business Data Can Amplify Your AI/ML Threat Detection Capabilities [email protected] (The Hacker News)
In today’s digital landscape, your business data is more than just numbers—it’s a powerhouse. Imagine leveraging this data not only for profit but also for enhanced AI and Machine Learning (ML) threat detection. For companies like Comcast, this isn’t a dream. It’s reality. Your business comprehends its risks, vulnerabilities, and the unique environment in which…
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Lawmaker Wants Federal Contractors to Have Vulnerability Disclosure Policies Eduard Kovacs
Congresswoman Nancy Mace has introduced a bill that would require federal contractors to have a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP). The post Lawmaker Wants Federal Contractors to Have Vulnerability Disclosure Policies appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More