Recent Security News
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Lazarus Group Targeting Defense Experts with Fake Interviews via Trojanized VNC Apps
October 18, 2023 at 11:03AM The Lazarus Group, a North Korea-linked hacking organization, has been using trojanized versions of Virtual Network Computing (VNC) apps to target the defense industry and nuclear engineers. They trick job seekers on social media into opening malicious apps for fake job interviews. The malware operates discreetly to avoid detection and…
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D-Link clears up ‘exaggerations’ around data breach
October 18, 2023 at 10:53AM D-Link has confirmed being targeted by cyber criminals but downplayed the impact. Only around 700 stolen records were determined, contradicting the claim of 3 million in a hacking forum post. The data came from an old D-View 6 system in a test lab environment and included low-sensitive information. D-Link is…
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Darwinium Raises $18 Million for Edge-based Fraud Prevention Tech
October 18, 2023 at 10:24AM San Francisco-based fraud prevention startup Darwinium has secured $18m in a Series A funding round led by U.S. Venture Partners, with participation from seed-stage investors Blackbird, Airtree Ventures and Accomplice. The company aims to build technology that helps businesses combat bots, scams and online abuse, combining digital security with fraud…
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Former Navy IT Manager Sentenced to Prison for Hacking, Selling PII
October 18, 2023 at 10:24AM Former US Navy IT manager, Marquis Hooper, was sentenced to five years and five months in prison after hacking into a database, stealing personally identifiable information (PII), and selling it on the dark web. Hooper and his wife, Natasha Chalk, stole the PII of over 9,000 individuals, selling it for…
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The Need for a Cybersecurity-Centric Business Culture
October 18, 2023 at 10:07AM Creating a culture of cybersecurity requires more than just technology and skilled resources. It starts at the top, with leadership understanding and investing in cybersecurity. Demonstrating the importance of cybersecurity through communication and engagement with employees is essential. Educating employees and regularly testing their knowledge is also crucial. Ultimately, the…