Recent Security News
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US Charges Iranian Over Cyberattacks on Government, Defense Organizations
March 1, 2024 at 09:57AM The US Justice Department announced charges against Iranian national Alireza Shafie Nasab, accused of involvement in hacking operations targeting government and private sector organizations. His firm, Mahak Rayan Afraz, linked to cyberespionage, had ties to the IRGC. Nasab, now at large, faces charges carrying up to 20-year prison sentences, with…
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U.S. charges Iranian for hacks on defense orgs, offers $10M for info
March 1, 2024 at 09:47AM The U.S. Department of Justice indicted Alireza Shafie Nasab, an Iranian national, for cyber-espionage targeting U.S. government and defense entities. Operating from 2016 to April 2021, Nasab and co-conspirators employed phishing and hacking techniques to compromise over 200,000 devices, resulting in charges carrying 5 to 20 years in prison. The…
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Golden Corral Data Breach Impacts 180,000 Employees
March 1, 2024 at 08:57AM Golden Corral restaurant chain has notified over 180,000 individuals of a data breach, compromising personal information from August 11 to August 15, 2023. The stolen data includes sensitive details like Social Security numbers and financial account information. The company is offering affected individuals free credit monitoring services and facing class…
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Critical Infrastructure Organizations Warned of Phobos Ransomware Attacks
March 1, 2024 at 08:57AM US government agencies issued a warning about ongoing Phobos ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure sectors. Operating since May 2019, Phobos employs a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, with tactics such as phishing emails, IP scanning, and use of remote access tools. Recommendations for mitigations and indicators of compromise are provided. From the…