Recent Security News
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Phobos Ransomware Aggressively Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure
March 4, 2024 at 12:36AM U.S. cybersecurity agencies have issued warnings about Phobos ransomware targeting government and critical infrastructure entities. The ransomware, operated as a service model, has targeted various sectors and has earned millions in ransom. The attackers use various tactics and have been actively targeting entities since May 2019, posing a significant ongoing…
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LockBit’s contested claim of fresh ransom payment suggests it’s been well hobbled
March 3, 2024 at 10:20PM LockBit ransomware gang continues operations despite law enforcement takedown, claiming to possess sensitive data. Analyst suggests gang’s posturing to reassure affiliates, while CISA warns Ivanti vulnerabilities could persist even after factory resets. Security researchers raise concerns about potential cloud-based SAML token forgery vulnerability, advising organizations to safeguard certificates against potential…
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Ahead of Super Tuesday, US elections face existential and homegrown threats
March 3, 2024 at 08:23PM The U.S. faces escalating foreign threats to election integrity, as FBI director Christopher Wray warned of adversaries utilizing new technology. Senator Mark Warner expressed concerns about foreign and domestic interference, cyber-attacks, misinformation, and AI-generated deepfakes impacting the 2024 elections. Experts emphasize the need for vigilance against disinformation and the challenges…
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Georgia’s Largest County Is Still Repairing Damage From January Cyberattack
March 3, 2024 at 08:54AM LockBit hackers disrupted government services in Georgia’s Fulton County by shutting down phone lines and threatening to release stolen data unless officials paid ransom. Despite law enforcement’s efforts to disrupt LockBit, the county is still working to restore services. The cyberattack did not affect the criminal case against former President…
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News farm impersonates 60+ major outlets: BBC, CNN, CNBC, Guardian…
March 2, 2024 at 11:35AM BleepingComputer uncovered a network of over 60 fake “news” websites masquerading as major media outlets such as BBC and CNN. The operation, traced back to India, reposts articles from credible sources without permission and engages in spamming for SEO and selling ad slots. The complete list of domains and cautionary…