Recent Security News

  • South Korean Citizen Detained in Russia on Cyber Espionage Charges

    March 12, 2024 at 03:45AM A South Korean national, Baek Won-soon, has been detained by Russia on cyber espionage charges and transferred from Vladivostok to Moscow for investigation. It is alleged that he handed over classified information to foreign intelligence agencies. This development follows growing geopolitical ties between Russia and North Korea and the recent…

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  • French government sites disrupted by très grande DDoS

    March 12, 2024 at 02:33AM French government websites have been hit by a severe distributed denial of service attack. The attack, attributed to “Anonymous Sudan,” was assisted by Russian actors. Despite no disclosed motive, it’s speculated to be tied to European involvement in Ukraine. The attack disrupted various government departments, including the Prime Minister’s office.…

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  • The French Government Says It’s Being Targeted by Unusual Intense Cyberattacks

    March 11, 2024 at 10:45PM The French government reported unprecedented cyberattacks targeting several of its services, prompting the activation of a crisis center to restore online services. While the impact has been reduced, details of the attacks and responsible group, supposedly Anonymous Sudan, are not confirmed. France has been enhancing cyber defenses ahead of the…

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  • White House and lawmakers increase pressure on UnitedHealth to ease providers’ pain

    March 11, 2024 at 08:09PM The Biden administration and lawmakers are pressuring UnitedHealth Group to help medical providers affected by a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare. The attack caused disruptions and cash flow issues for providers, with the hackers receiving over $22 million in ransom. Lawmakers are calling for stronger cybersecurity standards in the healthcare…

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  • Sophisticated Vishing Campaigns Take World by Storm

    March 11, 2024 at 07:06PM Voice phishing, known as vishing, is on the rise globally, including in South Korea, where recent scams have caused significant financial losses. These schemes involve sophisticated social engineering tactics and impersonation of law enforcement, exploiting cultural and legal understanding. Vishing operators are utilizing technology and apps, such as SecretCalls, to…

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