Recent Security News
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Chinese Hackers Exploiting Ivanti VPN Flaws to Deploy New Malware
February 29, 2024 at 01:27AM China-linked cyber espionage clusters UNC5325 and UNC3886 have exploited security flaws in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances. They delivered new malware, maintained persistent access, and leveraged zero-day flaws to deploy implants targeting defense, technology, and telecommunication organizations in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific. Volt Typhoon and UTA0178 were also attributed to…
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President Biden Blocks Mass Transfer of Personal Data to High-Risk Nations
February 29, 2024 at 12:09AM U.S. President Joe Biden’s Executive Order prohibits mass transfer of citizens’ personal data to countries of concern, including sensitive information like genomic, biometric, health, and financial data. The order aims to protect data from being exploited by threat actors and restrict access via commercial agreements. It comes amid concerns about…
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Chinese PC-maker Acemagic customized its own machines to get infected with malware
February 28, 2024 at 11:57PM Acemagic, a Chinese PC maker, confirmed the presence of Bladabindi and Redline malware on some of its mini PCs. The company explained that developers’ adjustments to enhance user experience inadvertently caused the malware. Acemagic will issue refunds for affected machines and offer rebates for disinfecting and future purchases. The alleged…
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Australian spy chief fears sabotage of critical infrastructure
February 28, 2024 at 09:04PM ASIO’s director general, Mike Burgess, warned of ongoing threats from adversaries trying to disrupt critical infrastructure through cyber attacks. He noted increased interest in sabotage from terrorists, foreign spies, and extremists, highlighting a nation-state’s sophisticated reconnaissance efforts. Burgess also revealed a foreign intelligence group’s subversion of an Australian politician and…
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ALPHV/BlackCat claims responsibility for Change Healthcare attack
February 28, 2024 at 07:38PM The ALPHV/BlackCat cybercrime gang has claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, impacting pharmacies and hospitals across the US. They allege to have stolen significant sensitive data, but their credibility is questionable. UnitedHealth Group is investigating the incident and coordinating with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts. The healthcare…