Hackers Stole $1.49 Billion in Cryptocurrency to Date in 2024

December 3, 2024 at 07:13AM In 2024, cryptocurrency losses reached nearly $1.49 billion, primarily due to hacks, according to Immunefi. This is a reduction from last year’s $1.75 billion. November losses were over $71 million, with 24 hacking incidents reported. BNB Chain was the most targeted, accounting for 46.7% of total losses. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

In Other News: Microsoft Details ICS Flaws, Smart Grill Hacking, Predator Spyware Activity

July 5, 2024 at 07:52AM This week’s cybersecurity news roundup includes an Australian man charged for creating ‘evil twin’ Wi-Fi networks, dozens of vulnerabilities found in Sharp and Toshiba printers, a data breach at the Egyptian Health Department, and hacking of smart grills. Also covered are a Pakistan-linked Android spyware targeting gamers and weapons enthusiasts, … Read more

Breaches by Iran-Affiliated Hackers Spanned Multiple U.S. States, Federal Agencies Say

December 2, 2023 at 10:54PM The “Cyber Av3ngers,” linked to Iran, breached the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa and other organizations across the U.S., according to federal agencies. (SecurityWeek) Takeaways from the meeting: 1. Multiple organizations in the U.S., including the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, have experienced cyber breaches. 2. The cyber-attacks were carried … Read more