Recent Security News
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German defense chat overheard by Russian eavesdroppers on Cisco’s WebEx
March 4, 2024 at 12:54PM The German Ministry of Defense has confirmed the authenticity of leaked recordings of high-ranking officials discussing Ukraine’s war efforts. The call was hosted on Cisco’s WebEx platform and possibly intercepted by a Russian agent. Discussions reveal potential support for Ukraine, including supplying Taurus missiles. Russia has used the leak to…
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BlackCat ransomware turns off servers amid claim they stole $22 million ransom
March 4, 2024 at 12:48PM ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang has shut down its servers amid claims they scammed an affiliate of $22 million for an attack on Optum through the Change Healthcare platform. It is unclear if this is an exit scam or a rebranding attempt. The gang has a history of rebranding, with previous iterations…
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American Express credit cards exposed in third-party data breach
March 4, 2024 at 12:41PM American Express warns of third-party data breach leading to potential exposure of credit card details. A merchant processor was hacked, impacting American Express Card member data. The company states their systems were not compromised and is notifying affected customers. They advise monitoring account statements and enabling fraud alerts, as well…
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Name That Edge Toon: How Charming
March 4, 2024 at 11:07AM Be cautious when joining webinars due to the potential for network compromise. Submit your clever cybersecurity-related caption to win a $25 Amazon gift card before the March 27, 2024 deadline. Send ideas to [email protected] or via social media. Congratulations to Matt Tompkins, last month’s winner of “The Great Escape” contest.…
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Ukraine claims it hacked Russian Ministry of Defense servers
March 4, 2024 at 10:46AM The Ukrainian GUR claims to have breached the servers of the Russian Ministry of Defense, acquiring sensitive documents and identifying senior officials. The press release mentions specific data obtained, with four screenshots presented as evidence. The credibility of the screenshots is questioned by BleepingComputer, who is awaiting a response from…