Recent Security News
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Alabama Under DDoS Cyberattack by Russian-Backed Hacktivists
March 14, 2024 at 03:58PM The hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that caused disruption to the Alabama state government earlier this week. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that the hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan has claimed credit for a cyberattack that disrupted the Alabama state government earlier this week.…
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SIM swappers hijacking phone numbers in eSIM attacks
March 14, 2024 at 03:01PM SIM swappers have developed new tactics targeting eSIM technology, enabling them to hijack phone numbers and gain unauthorized access to bank accounts. By remotely reprogramming eSIMs, they can transfer a victim’s number to their own device, bypassing security measures. To protect against this, experts recommend using strong passwords and two-factor…
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About the security content of iTunes 12.13.1 for Windows – Apple Support
March 14, 2024 at 02:54PM Summary: Apple ID HT214091 released an update on December 14, 2023, addressing CVE-2023-42938, a logic issue with improved checks. The impact is that a local attacker may elevate their privileges. The affected product is the Mobile Device Service, with the update available for Windows 10 and later. Based on the…
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LockBit ransomware kingpin gets 4 years behind bars
March 14, 2024 at 02:35PM LockBit ransomware kingpin, Mikhail Vasiliev, has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison and ordered to pay over CA$860,000 in restitution to his victims by a Canadian court. He awaits extradition to the US, facing additional charges. The LockBit gang, known for extorting over $120 million, was targeted by…
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SIM swappers now stealing phone numbers from eSIMs
March 14, 2024 at 02:11PM SIM swappers have adapted their attacks to steal phone numbers from eSIM cards, utilizing the digital cards stored on mobile device chips. Russian cybersecurity firm F.A.C.C.T. reports an increase in attempts to access client accounts. Attackers hijack the victim’s phone number by porting it to their own device with a…