Cyber Crime

Pierluigi Paganini October 31, 2024
New version of Android malware FakeCall redirects bank calls to scammers

The latest FakeCall malware version for Android intercepts outgoing bank calls, redirecting them to attackers to steal sensitive info and bank funds. Zimperium researchers spotted a new version of the FakeCall malware for Android that hijacks outgoing victims’ calls and redirects them to the attacker’s phone number. The malware allows operators to steal bank users’ […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 29, 2024
International law enforcement operation dismantled RedLine and Meta infostealers

A global law enforcement operation disrupted RedLine and Meta infostealers, seizing their infrastructure and making arrests. The Dutch police announced it has dismantled infrastructure used by RedLine and Meta infostealers as part of an international law enforcement operation led by Eurojust that was code-named Operation Magnus. RedLine and META targeted millions of victims worldwide, according to Eurojust […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 29, 2024
Fog and Akira ransomware attacks exploit SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766

Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766 to breach enterprise networks. Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting the critical SonicWall VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS v3 score: 9.3) to breach corporate networks via SSL VPN access. CVE-2024-40766  is an Improper Access Control Vulnerability impacting SonicWall SonicOS, the company addressed it in August […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 28, 2024
France’s second-largest telecoms provider Free suffered a cyber attack

French internet service provider (ISP) Free disclosed a cyber attack, threat actors allegedly had access to customer personal information. Free S.A.S. is a French telecommunications company, subsidiary of Iliad S.A. that provides voice, video, data, and Internet telecommunications to consumers in France. The company is the second-largest ISP in France with over 22.9 million mobile and fixed subscribers. Free disclosed a cyber attack over the […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 28, 2024
A crime ring compromised Italian state databases reselling stolen info

Italian police arrested four and are investigating dozens, including Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, for alleged unauthorized access to state databases. Italian authorities have arrested four individuals as part of an investigation into alleged illegal access to state databases. The police are also investigating dozens of other individuals, including the son of Luxottica founder Leonardo Maria […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 28, 2024
Third-Party Identities: The Weakest Link in Your Cybersecurity Supply Chain

A long supply chain adds third-party risks, as each partner’s security affects your own, making identity and access management more challenging. Identity-related attack vectors are a significant concern, with a substantial percentage of cyberattacks—often cited as over 70%—involving compromised credentials or identity theft. However, this problem primarily stems from a lack of visibility. Do you […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 28, 2024
Black Basta affiliates used Microsoft Teams in recent attacks

ReliaQuest researchers observed Black Basta affiliates relying on Microsoft Teams to gain initial access to target networks. ReliaQuest researchers warn that Black Basta ransomware affiliates switched to Microsoft Teams, posing as IT support to deceive employees into granting access. The BlackBasta ransomware operators were spotted posing as corporate help desks and contacting employees to help […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 27, 2024
Four REvil Ransomware members sentenced for hacking and money laundering

Russian authorities sentenced four members of the REvil ransomware operation to several years in prison in Russia. Four former members of the REvil ransomware group were sentenced in Russia for hacking and money laundering, marking a rare case of Russian gang members being convicted in the country. The four men are Artem Zaets, Alexei Malozemov, […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 25, 2024
Change Healthcare data breach impacted over 100 million people

The Change Healthcare data breach in the February 2024 impacted over 100 million, the largest-ever healthcare data breach in the US. UnitedHealth Group announced that the data breach suffered by Change Healthcare in February 2024 impacted more than 100 million individuals. On February 21, a cyber attack disrupted IT operation of the healthcare organization, more than […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 25, 2024
OnePoint Patient Care data breach impacted 795916 individuals

US hospice pharmacy OnePoint Patient Care suffered a data breach that exposed the personal info of approximately 800,000 individuals. OnePoint Patient Care is a U.S.-based pharmacy specializing in hospice and palliative care services, providing customized medications and support for patients with advanced illnesses. It partners with healthcare providers to manage and deliver complex medication regimens […]