Recent Security News
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Cybersecurity Agencies Warn Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Users of APT28’s MooBot Threat
February 28, 2024 at 01:21AM Cybersecurity agencies are warning Ubiquiti EdgeRouter users to take precautions against the MooBot botnet, tied to APT28 and used to conduct covert cyber operations globally. The advisory recommends resetting routers, updating firmware, changing default credentials, and implementing firewall rules. This highlights the increasing use of routers as launchpads for malicious…
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Pharmaceutical giant Cencora says data was stolen in a cyberattack
February 27, 2024 at 07:41PM Cencora, a pharmaceutical giant, revealed that threat actors stole data from its IT systems in a recent cyberattack. The company, previously known as AmerisourceBergen, focuses on pharmaceutical services and employs approximately 46,000 people. They are working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident, which is not expected…
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Kaspersky Finds Attacks on Mobile Devices Significantly Increased in 2023
February 27, 2024 at 06:01PM Kaspersky’s 2023 mobile threat analysis revealed a 50% increase in attacks on mobile devices, with adware constituting 40.8% of all threats. The surge in Android malware and riskware activity marks a concerning shift, urging the importance of remaining vigilant and implementing robust security measures. Kaspersky advises downloading apps from official…
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FBI, CISA warn US hospitals of targeted BlackCat ransomware attacks
February 27, 2024 at 05:32PM The FBI, CISA, and HHS have issued a warning about ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks targeting U.S. healthcare organizations. The BlackCat cybercrime gang, linked to over 60 breaches and $300 million in ransoms, primarily targets the healthcare sector. Mitigation measures are recommended, with a focus on cybersecurity safeguards for critical infrastructure and…
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U-Haul Reports 67K Customers Impacted by Data Breach
February 27, 2024 at 05:10PM U-Haul, an Arizona-based rental company, is notifying 67,000 customers of a data breach that compromised personal information. The breach, using legitimate credentials, accessed a system for tracking customer reservations. Although no payment data was breached, certain customer records were compromised. U-Haul is providing identity protection and advises affected customers to…