Singapore Extradites Suspected Cybercrime Scammers from Malaysia
Cops decimate cybercrime infrastructure used to steal data from nearly 2,000 people in Singapore last year.
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Hackers Derail Amtrak Guest Rewards Accounts in Breach
The US passenger rail giant said attackers used previously compromised credentials to crack accounts and access a freight train of personal data.
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Critical VMware Bugs Open Swaths of VMs to RCE, Data Theft
A trio of bugs could allow hackers to escalate privileges and remotely execute code on virtual machines deployed across cloud environments.
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Blackbaud Fined $6.75M After 2020 Ransomware Attack
Threat actors were able to breach Blackbaud’s systems and compromise sensitive data, largely because of the company’s poor cybersecurity practices and lack of encrypted data, the AG said.
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Cut & Paste Tactics Import Malware to Unwitting Victims
“ClearFake” and “ClickFix” attackers are tricking people into cutting and pasting malicious PowerShell scripts to infect their own machines with RATs and infostealers.
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Internet Computer Protocol Launches Walletless Verified Credentials for Public Trust
Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) introduces Verified Credentials (VCs), a walletless solution enhancing data sharing privacy. Unveiled at DICE 2024, VCs help combat bots and fake accounts on social media, ensuring secure and efficient verification.
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BlackSuit Ransomware Leaks Kansas City Police Data in Failed Ransom Plot
BlackSuit Ransomware, known as the rebrand of the Conti ransomware gang, has leaked a trove of Kansas City Police data, including evidence records, investigation files, crime scene phones, and much more, after the department refused to pay the ransom.
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Signal Foundation Warns Against EU’s Plan to Scan Private Messages for CSAM
A controversial proposal put forth by the European Union to scan users’ private messages for detection child sexual abuse material (CSAM) poses severe risks to end-to-end encryption (E2EE), warned Meredith Whittaker, president of the Signal Foundation, which maintains the privacy-focused messaging service of the same name.
“Mandating mass scanning of private communications fundamentally
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Cybercriminals Exploit Free Software Lures to Deploy Hijack Loader and Vidar Stealer
Threat actors are luring unsuspecting users with free or pirated versions of commercial software to deliver a malware loader called Hijack Loader, which then deploys an information stealer known as Vidar Stealer.
“Adversaries had managed to trick users into downloading password-protected archive files containing trojanized copies of a Cisco Webex Meetings App (ptService.exe),” Trellix security
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Keeper vs LastPass (2024): Which Password Manager Is Better for Your Business?
Keeper and LastPass are some of the best password managers on the market, each offering advanced data protection and security features. Compare the two with our in-depth comparison guide before you buy.
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