Recent Security News
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Korea arrests CEO for adding DDoS feature to satellite receivers
December 2, 2024 at 04:14PM South Korean police arrested a CEO and five employees for producing 240,000 satellite receivers with illegal DDoS attack capabilities. The receivers, sold to a foreign company, were used to counter competition. Authorities, alerted by Interpol, seized assets worth $4.35 million. The purchasing company operators remain at large. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1.…
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Interpol Cyber-Fraud Action Nets More Than 5K Arrests
December 2, 2024 at 04:07PM Operation HAECHI V, involving law enforcement from 40 countries, led to the arrest of over 5,500 suspects and the seizure of $400 million in virtual assets, targeting various cyber frauds. Notably, a voice-phishing syndicate linked to $1.1 billion in losses was dismantled. Interpol emphasized the importance of international cooperation in…
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Name That Edge Toon: Shackled!
December 2, 2024 at 02:09PM Submit your best cybersecurity-related captions by December 31 for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Post your ideas on X, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Last month’s winner, Matthew Tompkins, received the prize for his creative caption. Thank you to all who participated! **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Caption Contest:** Participants are…
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BootKitty UEFI malware exploits LogoFAIL to infect Linux systems
December 2, 2024 at 01:08PM The ‘Bootkitty’ UEFI bootkit, the first malware targeting Linux systems, exploits CVE-2023-40238 (known as ‘LogoFAIL’) to infect computers with vulnerable UEFI firmware. This discovery highlights a significant security threat for Linux users. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Introduction of ‘Bootkitty’:** A new UEFI bootkit known as ‘Bootkitty’ has been identified, targeting…