Recent Security News
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GTA 5 source code reportedly leaked online a year after RockStar hack
December 25, 2023 at 01:35PM The Grand Theft Auto 5 source code was leaked on Christmas Eve, allegedly by the Lapsus$ hacker group, a year after hacking Rockstar Games. Links to download the source code were shared on various channels, and the hacker paid homage to another hacker involved in previous leaks. Lapsus$ is known…
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Google Chrome now scans for compromised passwords in the background
December 25, 2023 at 01:35PM Google has updated the Chrome Safety Check feature to automatically check for compromised passwords and alert desktop users about dangerous extensions. It will also revoke permissions for less-visited websites and identify and disable excessive notifications. Additionally, new features include saving tab groups and upgrading performance controls. Google also automatically upgrades…
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Cloud Atlas’ Spear-Phishing Attacks Target Russian Agro and Research Companies
December 25, 2023 at 04:10AM Cloud Atlas, a cyber espionage group targeting Russia and neighboring countries, has been linked to spear-phishing attacks on Russian enterprises. The group is known for using persistent campaigns and sophisticated methods, including exploiting a six-year-old memory corruption flaw in Microsoft Office. F.A.C.C.T. reported that the latest attack involved RTF template…
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British LAPSUS$ Teen Members Sentenced for High-Profile Attacks
December 24, 2023 at 01:41AM A UK teen, Arion Kurtaj, was given an indefinite hospital order due to his intent to resume cybercrime, while another teen, part of the LAPSUS$ gang, received an 18-month Youth Rehabilitation Order for cyberattacks on companies like Microsoft and Samsung. The group is known for SIM-swapping attacks and extortion via…
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‘Wall of Flippers’ detects Flipper Zero Bluetooth spam attacks
December 23, 2023 at 02:24PM ‘Wall of Flippers’ is a new Python project that detects Bluetooth spam attacks by Flipper Zero and Android devices. It identifies the origin of attacks, enabling targeted protection measures. The project addresses serious disruptions caused by these attacks, impacting various devices, including medical equipment. ‘Wall of Flippers’ aims to provide…