Recent Security News
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FTC warns of online task job scams hooking victims like gambling
December 13, 2024 at 02:58PM The FTC warns of a significant rise in online job scams, particularly “task scams,” which lure victims with promises of easy money through simple tasks. Reports soared from 5,000 in 2023 to 20,000 in 2024, causing losses exceeding $220 million, with a notable increase attributed to these scams. ### Meeting…
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CISA warns water facilities to secure HMI systems exposed online
December 13, 2024 at 02:36PM CISA and the EPA have issued a warning to water facilities to protect Internet-exposed Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) from potential cyberattacks, emphasizing the importance of security measures to safeguard these critical systems. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Warning Issued**: CISA and the EPA have issued a warning regarding the security of water…
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Russia blocks Viber in latest attempt to censor communications
December 13, 2024 at 01:17PM Russian telecom authority Roskomnadzor has blocked the Viber app for violating local laws, citing concerns over terrorism, drug sales, and illegal content. This follows a court ruling and ongoing restrictions on various foreign messaging apps. Viber had over 1 billion downloads on Android before the ban. ### Meeting Takeaways 1.…
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Critical OpenWrt Vulnerability Exposes Devices to Malicious Firmware Injection
December 13, 2024 at 12:57PM A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-54143) in OpenWrt’s Attended Sysupgrade could allow attackers to inject malicious firmware by exploiting command injection and hash collision issues. Patched in version 920c8a1, the flaw poses a severe supply chain risk as no authentication is required for exploitation. Users are urged to update immediately. ### Meeting…
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Russian cyberspies target Android users with new spyware
December 13, 2024 at 12:49PM Russian cyberspies Gamaredon are using two Android spyware families, BoneSpy and PlainGnome, to target Russian-speaking individuals in former Soviet states. BoneSpy has been active since 2021, while PlainGnome emerged in 2024. Both malware types collect extensive data from mobile devices, highlighting Gamaredon’s evolved tactics in digital surveillance. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1.…