Recent Security News
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Two days into the Digital Services Act, EU wields it to deepen TikTok probe
February 20, 2024 at 03:34AM The European Union has initiated an investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over transparency and protection of minors. This follows TikTok’s unsatisfactory responses to preliminary inquiries. The investigation will focus on several key areas including systemic risks, privacy measures for minors, and transparency. Non-compliance may result…
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Iran and Hezbollah Hackers Launch Attacks to Influence Israel-Hamas Narrative
February 20, 2024 at 01:27AM Iran and Hezbollah-backed hackers launched cyber attacks to undermine support for the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, including destructive attacks, hack-and-leak operations, phishing campaigns, and information operations. The attacks were executed independently of physical actions, with groups like GREATRIFT and Charming Kitten targeting Israel, and Hamas-linked actors targeting Israeli engineers.…
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LockBit Ransomware’s Darknet Domains Seized in Global Law Enforcement Raid
February 20, 2024 at 12:39AM An international law enforcement operation, codenamed Operation Cronos, led to the seizure of darknet domains operated by LockBit ransomware group, involving 11 countries. Exploiting a security flaw, authorities gained control of sites, revealing extensive data on victims and operations. This blow follows the dismantling of BlackCat ransomware, impacting LockBit’s operations.…
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Vietnam to collect biometrics – even DNA – for new ID cards
February 20, 2024 at 12:07AM The Vietnamese government will collect biometric data from citizens for identification purposes starting in July. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh instructed the Ministry of Public Security to collect iris scans, voice samples, and DNA in accordance with amendments to Vietnam’s Law on Citizen Identification. ID cards will include various information…
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LockBit ransomware gang disrupted by global operation
February 19, 2024 at 08:25PM LockBit’s website has been seized by UK’s National Crime Agency, claiming they’ve disrupted the ransomware gang’s operations. The NCA worked with international law enforcement including the FBI in Operation Cronos. Europol takes credit, hinting the gang’s disruption. LockBit was infamous for attacks and ransomware-as-a-service, with millions in ransom payments and…