Recent Security News
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How Cybercriminals Will Sway 2024 US Elections, Or Try To
December 27, 2023 at 09:07AM Foreign interference actors, including Doppelganger, are intensifying efforts to influence the 2024 US elections. The Russia-based Doppelganger group operates inauthentic news sites and social media accounts promoting divisive stories. Meta identified China, Russia, and Iran as primary sources of influence and misinformation campaigns. Despite efforts, Recorded Future found Doppelganger’s impact…
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Police Warn Hundreds of Online Merchants of Skimmer Infections
December 27, 2023 at 08:42AM Europol and 17 countries collaborated to notify over 400 online merchants of digital skimmer infections. The operation led by Greece also identified two dozen new skimmers. These malware, also known as JavaScript-sniffers, are injected into legitimate websites to pilfer personal and card information. Such digital skimming may go undetected for…
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Ransomware Group Claims 100 Gb of Data Stolen From Nissan
December 27, 2023 at 08:42AM A ransomware group named Akira has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Nissan, stating they have stolen 100 Gb of data including corporate files and personal information. The carmaker confirmed the unauthorized access to its network systems in Australia and New Zealand and is working with cybersecurity agencies, privacy regulators,…