Recent Security News
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Hackers mint 1.79 billion crypto tokens from PlayDapp gaming platform
February 14, 2024 at 11:22AM Hackers exploited a stolen private key to generate and steal 1.79 billion PLA tokens from PlayDapp, a blockchain platform for trading non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in games. PlayDapp took immediate measures, including offering a $1 million reward to recover the stolen assets. The attack, potentially by the “Lazarus Group,” resulted in…
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Hackers mint 1.7 billion crypto tokens from PlayDapp gaming platform
February 14, 2024 at 11:15AM Hackers used a stolen private key to mint and steal over 1.79 billion PLA tokens from the PlayDapp ecosystem. The unauthorized wallet minted 200 million PLA tokens initially, and when PlayDapp offered a reward for returning the stolen contracts and assets, the hackers minted an additional 1.59 billion PLA tokens.…
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Ubuntu ‘command-not-found’ tool can be abused to spread malware
February 14, 2024 at 11:00AM A logic flaw in Ubuntu’s ‘command-not-found’ package suggestion system allows attackers to promote malicious Snap packages, posing significant supply chain risks for Linux users. Attackers can exploit typos, unreserved snap names, and unclaimed aliases to trick the utility into suggesting harmful packages. Mitigation steps include package authenticity verification and developer…
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Trans-Northern Pipelines investigating ALPHV ransomware attack claims
February 14, 2024 at 10:31AM Trans-Northern Pipelines (TNPI) confirmed a November 2023 breach in their internal network and is investigating data theft by the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang. Operating 850km in Ontario-Quebec and 320km in Alberta, the company transports petroleum products while facing cybersecurity challenges. ALPHV, formerly DarkSide and BlackMatter, has been linked to numerous global…
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We’re at a Pivotal Moment for AI and Cybersecurity
February 14, 2024 at 10:02AM The rise of generative AI has intensified the cybersecurity battlefield, empowering cyber attackers with advanced phishing techniques and malware creation. However, responsible deployment of AI can provide security professionals with the contextual understanding needed to preempt and combat these threats, offering hope for an improved security posture in the ongoing…