September 23, 2024 at 05:38PM MoneyGram’s global money transfer services are down due to a cybersecurity issue, affecting in-person and online transactions. The company has not disclosed a timeline for restoration or confirmed a ransomware attack. MoneyGram has hired cybersecurity experts, initiated an investigation, and is cooperating with law enforcement. The company stores sensitive customer … Read more
September 9, 2024 at 12:39AM The U.S. government and international partners attribute cyberattacks to Russian hacking group Cadet Blizzard, linked to GRU 161st Specialist Training Center, targeting infrastructure and countries including Ukraine and NATO members. Cyber actors use destructive malware, and DOJ has indicted Russian officers associated with Unit 29155. Agencies emphasize system updates, network … Read more
September 5, 2024 at 03:49PM The US charged five Russian military intelligence officers and one civilian for involvement in the WhisperGate cyberattack against Ukraine, offering a $10 million bounty for their whereabouts. The cyberattack, conducted by Russian GRU officers, targeted Ukrainian government computers and non-military agencies. The US and international partners issued a joint cybersecurity … Read more
August 25, 2024 at 12:45PM Meta Platforms revealed that an Iranian hacking group, previously targeting US presidential campaigns, also attempted to hack WhatsApp accounts of Biden and Trump administrations’ staffers. The network impersonated tech support from major tech companies. The FBI confirmed Iranian interference in the US election. Meta detected hacking attempts in the Middle … Read more
August 21, 2024 at 03:32PM 39-year-old Jesse Kipf from Kentucky received an 81-month prison sentence for various offenses, including cyber intrusion into a government death registry system to fake his own death and committing computer fraud and identity theft. He attempted to avoid paying $116,000 in child support and also infiltrated business and government networks, … Read more
August 21, 2024 at 05:18AM US semiconductor supplier Microchip Technology disclosed a cyberattack impacting its manufacturing facilities. The company detected suspicious activity on its IT systems on August 17, affecting some operations. It isolated affected systems, called in cybersecurity advisors, and is working to restore normal business operations. It’s unclear whether the attack will have … Read more
August 19, 2024 at 10:06PM U.S. intelligence officials confirmed Iran’s responsibility for hacking Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, highlighting a broader effort to influence American politics and elections. The FBI’s assessment also revealed Iran’s attempted hack into Kamala Harris’s campaign. These activities aim to disrupt U.S. democratic processes and reflect Iran’s aggressive election interference tactics, prompting … Read more
August 16, 2024 at 04:36PM The Central Bank of Iran and other banks in the country experienced a significant cyberattack causing disruption in the financial system. It is believed to be one of the largest cyberattacks on Iran’s state infrastructure, involving theft of account holder information. This occurred amidst heightened tensions including threats of retaliation … Read more
August 15, 2024 at 06:39AM Google’s threat intelligence has uncovered an Iranian-linked group’s attempt to infiltrate the personal email accounts of individuals connected to President Biden and former President Trump. The group targeted Biden, Trump, and Vice President Harris, and its activities align with a broader pattern of attempts to disrupt the U.S. election. This … Read more
August 12, 2024 at 09:54PM The FBI is investigating the alleged theft of sensitive documents from Donald Trump’s campaign in a suspected Iranian cyber intrusion. The Biden-Harris campaign was also targeted. While the Trump campaign provided no specific evidence, it came shortly after Microsoft reported foreign interference attempts. Iran denied involvement, but Microsoft highlighted increasing … Read more