Recent Security News
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Egyptian E-Payment Vendor Recovering From LockBit Ransomware Attack
November 28, 2023 at 12:29PM The LockBit 3.0 ransomware group successfully encrypted files and allegedly stole data from Egyptian e-payment provider Fawry. Personal details of Fawry customers were said to have been extracted, leading to banks advising customers to remove their account information. Fawry remains confident that financial transactions will not be impacted, but leaked…
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DP World confirms data stolen in cyberattack, no ransomware used
November 28, 2023 at 12:15PM DP World Australia, a major logistics company, has confirmed that data was stolen during a recent cyber attack on its systems. The attack disrupted operations at five Australian ports, leaving over 30,000 containers stranded. Although no ransomware was used, DP World confirmed that some files were accessed and a small…
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Hackers start exploiting critical ownCloud flaw, patch now
November 28, 2023 at 11:16AM Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the ownCloud file synchronization software that could lead to data breaches. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-49103, allows attackers to access sensitive information such as admin passwords, mail server credentials, and license keys. The vulnerability affects both containerized and non-containerized deployments, and administrators…
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Police Dismantle Major Ukrainian Ransomware Operation
November 28, 2023 at 10:54AM Law enforcement agencies from seven countries partnered with Europol and Eurojust to dismantle a major ransomware operation based in Ukraine. A raid resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old ringleader and four accomplices, with more arrests made earlier this year. The cybercriminals targeted organizations worldwide, disrupting operations and causing losses…
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Researchers Claim Design Flaw in Google Workspace Puts Organizations at Risk
November 28, 2023 at 10:12AM Google is disputing a security vendor’s report on a design weakness in Google Workspace that allegedly exposes users to data theft and other security issues. According to Hunters Security, a flaw in Google Workspace’s domain-wide delegation feature allows attackers to steal email, exfiltrate data, and perform unauthorized actions. Google denies…