March 4, 2024 at 04:21PM Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine and other national security secrets. He faces at least 11 years in prison after admitting to illegally collecting and sharing sensitive information on the social media platform Discord. Teixeira’s sentencing … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 03:07PM North Korean government spies have conducted digital intrusions into chipmakers, stealing product designs to promote their domestic semiconductor industry. The South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) warned of ongoing cyber espionage, suspecting North Korea’s preparation for semiconductor production due to procurement difficulties. The NIS has notified victim companies and is … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 02:35PM The Predator mobile spyware operation, previously exposed by Amnesty International, has expanded its reach to Botswana and the Philippines, bringing the total number of countries it operates in to 11. The updated infrastructure includes delivery servers and IP addresses in these nations. The operation is recognized for its consistent delivery … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 02:26PM Organizations globally and in the Middle East are swiftly adopting email authentication technologies, especially following recent mandates from Google and Yahoo. Strong adoption has already been seen in countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The trend is not only driven by regulations but also a proactive approach … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 12:48PM ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang has shut down its servers amid claims they scammed an affiliate of $22 million for an attack on Optum through the Change Healthcare platform. It is unclear if this is an exit scam or a rebranding attempt. The gang has a history of rebranding, with previous iterations … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 12:41PM American Express warns of third-party data breach leading to potential exposure of credit card details. A merchant processor was hacked, impacting American Express Card member data. The company states their systems were not compromised and is notifying affected customers. They advise monitoring account statements and enabling fraud alerts, as well … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 11:07AM Be cautious when joining webinars due to the potential for network compromise. Submit your clever cybersecurity-related caption to win a $25 Amazon gift card before the March 27, 2024 deadline. Send ideas to [email protected] or via social media. Congratulations to Matt Tompkins, last month’s winner of “The Great Escape” contest. … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 10:46AM The Ukrainian GUR claims to have breached the servers of the Russian Ministry of Defense, acquiring sensitive documents and identifying senior officials. The press release mentions specific data obtained, with four screenshots presented as evidence. The credibility of the screenshots is questioned by BleepingComputer, who is awaiting a response from … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 09:47AM American Express notified customers of a third-party data breach involving account information, including card numbers, names, and expiration dates. The company stressed that its own systems were not compromised, and it is unclear how many customers were impacted or when the attack occurred. American Express is working with regulatory authorities … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 09:38AM Law enforcement’s crackdown on the LockBit ransomware crew has reignited calls for a ban on ransom payments. Ciaran Martin, CEO of the NCSC, emphasized the need for such a ban due to the devastating impact of ransomware. However, concerns about businesses’ ability to recover without payments and the need for … Read more