Geico, Travelers Fined $11.3M for Lax Data Security
New York state regulators punish insurers after cybercriminals illegally access customer info they then used to file scam unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Interpol Clamps Down on Cybercrime and Arrests Over 1,000 Suspects in Africa
Operation Serengeti targeted criminal suspects in Africa behind ransomware, business email compromise, digital extortion and scams.
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Salt Typhoon Builds Out Malware Arsenal With GhostSpider
The APT, aka Earth Estries, is one of China’s most effective threat actors, performing espionage for sometimes years on end against telcos, ISPs, and governments before being detected.
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RansomHub gang says it broke into networks of Texas city, Minneapolis agency
The RansomHub cybercrime operation took credit for publicly reported cyberattacks on the Coppell, Texas, government and the citywide parks agency for Minneapolis.
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Russia-linked hackers exploited Firefox and Windows bugs in ‘widespread’ hacking campaign
The Russia-aligned RomCom gang exploited the vulnerabilities to target hundreds of Firefox users across Europe and North America.
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Automating Data Encryption and Security Audits for Continuous Protection
Protecting sensitive data is critical for businesses facing constant cyber threats. Automating encryption, audits, and access control strengthens security and reduces human error.
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OpenSea Phishers Aim to Drain Crypto Wallets of NFT Enthusiasts
Cyberattackers have been targeting the online NFT marketplace with emails claiming to make an offer to a targeted user; in reality, clicking on a malicious link takes victims to a crypto-draining site.
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Australia Passes Groundbreaking Cyber Security Law to Boost Resilience
Australia’s landmark Cyber Security Act has been passed, setting new standards for incident reporting, ransomware payments, and critical infrastructure protection.
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‘Matrix’ Hackers Deploy Massive New IoT Botnet for DDoS Attacks
Aqua Nautilus researchers have discovered a campaign powering a series of large-scale DDoS attacks launched by Matrix, which…
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Canadian privacy regulators publish details of medical testing company’s data breach
A 2020 report detailing the hack of a Canadian medical testing company was released Monday after a court ruled it could be made public, ending a four-year battle during which the company sought to keep the details of the investigation secret.
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