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THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [6 Jan]

Cybercriminals exploit trusted digital tools, like Chrome extensions, to steal sensitive data from users.
A recent attack involved spear-phishing and malicious Chrome extensions targeting millions of devices.

Urgent warning to Google users after hackers uploaded fake ads

Users were warned about a cyberattack posing as Google Authenticator, leading to personal data theft.

$75 Million Record-Breaking Ransom Paid To Cybercriminals, Say Researchers

The largest known ransom payment of US $75 million was made by a Fortune 50 company to the Dark Angels ransomware group.

Ongoing campaign compromises senior execs' Azure accounts, locks them using MFA

Unknown attackers are targeting Microsoft Azure accounts in an ongoing campaign to steal sensitive data and financial assets.
The attackers use phishing techniques and account takeovers to compromise the targeted accounts and enroll them in multifactor authentication to secure them.

Researchers warn high-risk ConnectWise flaw under attack is 'embarrassingly easy' to exploit | TechCrunch

High-risk vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect is easy to exploit
Malicious hackers actively exploiting the flaw

Fake IT workers from North Korea have started blackmailing their victims

North Korean group Nickel Tapestry is now training IT workers not only to find jobs abroad but also to steal data for extortion.

THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [6 Jan]

Cybercriminals exploit trusted digital tools, like Chrome extensions, to steal sensitive data from users.
A recent attack involved spear-phishing and malicious Chrome extensions targeting millions of devices.

Urgent warning to Google users after hackers uploaded fake ads

Users were warned about a cyberattack posing as Google Authenticator, leading to personal data theft.

$75 Million Record-Breaking Ransom Paid To Cybercriminals, Say Researchers

The largest known ransom payment of US $75 million was made by a Fortune 50 company to the Dark Angels ransomware group.

Ongoing campaign compromises senior execs' Azure accounts, locks them using MFA

Unknown attackers are targeting Microsoft Azure accounts in an ongoing campaign to steal sensitive data and financial assets.
The attackers use phishing techniques and account takeovers to compromise the targeted accounts and enroll them in multifactor authentication to secure them.

Researchers warn high-risk ConnectWise flaw under attack is 'embarrassingly easy' to exploit | TechCrunch

High-risk vulnerability in ConnectWise ScreenConnect is easy to exploit
Malicious hackers actively exploiting the flaw

Fake IT workers from North Korea have started blackmailing their victims

North Korean group Nickel Tapestry is now training IT workers not only to find jobs abroad but also to steal data for extortion.
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Pharmaceutical giant Cencora says data was stolen in a cyberattack

Cencora, previously AmerisourceBergen, faced a cyberattack involving data theft.
The company contained the incident, is cooperating with authorities, but impact on finances is undetermined.

Clop ransomware gang claims responsibility for Cleo attacks

Clop ransomware gang exploits vulnerabilities in Cleo file transfer software to steal data from organizations.

Rydox Cybercrime Marketplace Shut Down and Three Administrators Arrested

The Justice Department has seized the Rydox website and arrested its administrators for selling stolen personal information and cybercrime tools.

Warzone RAT Sales and Support Actors in Malta and Nigeria Charged in U.S. Federal Indictments

Federal authorities seized internet domains used to sell RAT malware
Individuals in Malta and Nigeria were indicted for selling malware and supporting cybercriminals

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.

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.

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora says data was stolen in a cyberattack

Cencora, previously AmerisourceBergen, faced a cyberattack involving data theft.
The company contained the incident, is cooperating with authorities, but impact on finances is undetermined.

Clop ransomware gang claims responsibility for Cleo attacks

Clop ransomware gang exploits vulnerabilities in Cleo file transfer software to steal data from organizations.

Rydox Cybercrime Marketplace Shut Down and Three Administrators Arrested

The Justice Department has seized the Rydox website and arrested its administrators for selling stolen personal information and cybercrime tools.

Warzone RAT Sales and Support Actors in Malta and Nigeria Charged in U.S. Federal Indictments

Federal authorities seized internet domains used to sell RAT malware
Individuals in Malta and Nigeria were indicted for selling malware and supporting cybercriminals

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.

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.
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