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TechCrunch
12 hours ago
Information security

2024 looks set to be another record-breaking year for ransomware - and it's likely going to get worse | TechCrunch

The ransomware industry is thriving, with 2024 projected to be the most profitable year for hackers despite law enforcement efforts. [ more ]
www.npr.org
23 hours ago
Tech industry

So your data was stolen in a data breach

The recent data breach affects hundreds of millions, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in data security. [ more ]
The Hacker News
1 day ago
Information security

Malvertising Campaign Hijacks Facebook Accounts to Spread SYS01stealer Malware

The SYS01stealer malware campaign exploits Meta's platform using hijacked Facebook accounts to facilitate a widespread malvertising scheme. [ more ]
The Hacker News
1 day ago
Information security

Researchers Uncover Python Package Targeting Crypto Wallets with Malicious Code

A malicious Python package disguised as a cryptocurrency tool has been found to steal sensitive data and drain crypto wallets. [ more ]
The Hacker News
3 days ago
Information security

Chinese Hackers Use CloudScout Toolset to Steal Session Cookies from Cloud Services

Evasive Panda's CloudScout toolset targets cloud services, using stolen session cookies to facilitate data retrieval and unauthorized access. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
6 days ago
Information security

UnitedHealth Hack Exposed Health Data of 100 Million People | Entrepreneur

Change Healthcare paid a $22 million ransom after a cyberattack affecting 100 million Americans' health data, marking the largest breach in healthcare history. [ more ]
TechCrunch
12 hours ago
Information security

2024 looks set to be another record-breaking year for ransomware - and it's likely going to get worse | TechCrunch

The ransomware industry is thriving, with 2024 projected to be the most profitable year for hackers despite law enforcement efforts. [ more ]
www.npr.org
23 hours ago
Tech industry

So your data was stolen in a data breach

The recent data breach affects hundreds of millions, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in data security. [ more ]
The Hacker News
1 day ago
Information security

Malvertising Campaign Hijacks Facebook Accounts to Spread SYS01stealer Malware

The SYS01stealer malware campaign exploits Meta's platform using hijacked Facebook accounts to facilitate a widespread malvertising scheme. [ more ]
The Hacker News
1 day ago
Information security

Researchers Uncover Python Package Targeting Crypto Wallets with Malicious Code

A malicious Python package disguised as a cryptocurrency tool has been found to steal sensitive data and drain crypto wallets. [ more ]
The Hacker News
3 days ago
Information security

Chinese Hackers Use CloudScout Toolset to Steal Session Cookies from Cloud Services

Evasive Panda's CloudScout toolset targets cloud services, using stolen session cookies to facilitate data retrieval and unauthorized access. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
6 days ago
Information security

UnitedHealth Hack Exposed Health Data of 100 Million People | Entrepreneur

Change Healthcare paid a $22 million ransom after a cyberattack affecting 100 million Americans' health data, marking the largest breach in healthcare history. [ more ]
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Theregister
2 weeks ago
Information security

Brazilian police claim they've cuffed the USDoD cybercrook

Brazilian police arrest a suspected hacker linked to high-profile data thefts, including attacks on the FBI and Airbus. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Cloud Document AI flaw (still) allows data theft

The Google Cloud Document AI service has a serious vulnerability that remains unaddressed, enabling potential data theft from Cloud Storage. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Information security

Meow ransomware sees surge of activity post-overhaul

Meow ransomware has shifted from file encryption to pure data theft, becoming highly active in global cybercrime. [ more ]
The Hacker News
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Latvian Hacker Extradited to U.S. for Role in Karakurt Cybercrime Group

Deniss Zolotarjovs has been indicted in the U.S. for cybercrimes including data theft, extortion, and money laundering since August 2021. [ more ]
The Hacker News
2 months ago
Information security

New Malware Hits 300,000 Users with Rogue Chrome and Edge Extensions

Malware campaign installs rogue extensions via trojan masquerading as popular software.
Trojan malware distributes adware to sophisticated malicious scripts targeting private data theft.
Extensions can't be disabled by users and newer scripts disable browser updates, affecting at least 300,000 Chrome and Edge users. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Information security

1Password vulnerability lets attackers steal Vault items

Mac users with versions before 8.10.36 of 1Password are vulnerable to a bug allowing theft of vault items. [ more ]
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Information security

Brazilian police claim they've cuffed the USDoD cybercrook

Brazilian police arrest a suspected hacker linked to high-profile data thefts, including attacks on the FBI and Airbus. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Cloud Document AI flaw (still) allows data theft

The Google Cloud Document AI service has a serious vulnerability that remains unaddressed, enabling potential data theft from Cloud Storage. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Information security

Meow ransomware sees surge of activity post-overhaul

Meow ransomware has shifted from file encryption to pure data theft, becoming highly active in global cybercrime. [ more ]
The Hacker News
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Latvian Hacker Extradited to U.S. for Role in Karakurt Cybercrime Group

Deniss Zolotarjovs has been indicted in the U.S. for cybercrimes including data theft, extortion, and money laundering since August 2021. [ more ]
The Hacker News
2 months ago
Information security

New Malware Hits 300,000 Users with Rogue Chrome and Edge Extensions

Malware campaign installs rogue extensions via trojan masquerading as popular software.
Trojan malware distributes adware to sophisticated malicious scripts targeting private data theft.
Extensions can't be disabled by users and newer scripts disable browser updates, affecting at least 300,000 Chrome and Edge users. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Information security

1Password vulnerability lets attackers steal Vault items

Mac users with versions before 8.10.36 of 1Password are vulnerable to a bug allowing theft of vault items. [ more ]
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Databreaches
10 months ago
Privacy technologies

Recent attacks on Fred Hutch and Integris: Is attempting to extort patients directly becoming the "new normal?"

DataBreaches previously reported a breach involving Integris Health in Oklahoma.
Databreaches
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Au: St Vincent's unable to confirm if medical records stolen

Jess Malcolm and Greg Brown report:
Acm
10 months ago
Information security

Multiple Data Leaks at 23andme

Genetics testing firm 23andme and its users were targeted by cybercriminals who leaked or breached millions of user profiles and genetic data records.
The threat actors accessed user accounts through credential stuffing and scraped data from the DNA Relatives feature. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Rhysida ransomware gang hits hospital holding royal family's data | Computer Weekly

The Rhysida ransomware group has targeted the private King Edward VII Hospital in London and claims to have stolen data on the royal family.
The gang is offering the stolen data for sale, with a price set at 10 bitcoin if no buyer takes up the offer within seven days, they will make the data publicly available. [ more ]
Databreaches
11 months ago
Privacy professionals

Some city data was stolen during cyber breach; full scope remains unknown, Long Beach says

Long Beach officials confirmed a cybersecurity breach and data theft.
The city does not currently know what data was taken or the extent of the breach. [ more ]
TechCrunch
11 months ago
Privacy professionals

British Library confirms data stolen during ransomware attack | TechCrunch

The British Library has confirmed that a ransomware attack led to the theft of internal data.
The attack caused a major technology outage across the library's sites and disrupted online and on-site services.
The ransomware gang responsible for the attack has demanded over $740,000 worth of bitcoin. [ more ]
Engadget
11 months ago
Privacy professionals

An email vulnerability let hackers steal data from governments around the world

Google's Threat Analysis Group discovered and helped patch an email server flaw used to steal data from government organizations in several countries.
The exploit targeted the email server Zimbra Collaboration and stole email data, user credentials, and authentication tokens.
Updating software with the latest fixes is crucial to protect against these types of exploits. [ more ]
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