Hacking

Pierluigi Paganini February 27, 2023
Dutch Police arrests 3 men involved in a massive extortion scheme. One of them is an ethical hacker

The Dutch police arrested three individuals as a result of an investigation into computer trespass, data theft, extortion, extortion, and money laundering. The Dutch police announced the arrest of three men as the result of an extensive investigation into computer trespass, data theft, extortion, extortion, and money laundering The suspects were arrested by the Amsterdam […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 27, 2023
PureCrypter used to deliver AgentTesla to govt organizations

An unknown threat actor is targeting government organizations with the PureCrypter downloader, Menlo Security firm reported.  Menlo Labs researchers uncovered an unknown threat actor is using the PureCrypter downloader in attacks aimed at government entities. The campaign relies on the domain of a compromised non-profit organization as a C2 server to deliver a second-stage payload. […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 27, 2023
ChromeLoader campaign uses VHD files disguised as cracked games and pirated software

Threat actors behind the ChromeLoader malware campaign are using VHD files disguised as popular games, experts warn. Researchers from Ahnlab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) recently uncovered a malware campaign distributing the ChromeLoader using VHD files. ChromeLoader is a malicious Chrome browser extension, it is classified as a pervasive browser hijacker that modifies browser settings to redirect user traffic. […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 26, 2023
Ransomware attack on food giant Dole Food Company blocked North America production

The producers of fruit and vegetables Dole Food Company disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted its operations. Dole Food Company is an Irish agricultural multinational corporation, it is one of the world’s largest producers of fruit and vegetables, operating with 38,500 full-time and seasonal employees who supply some 300 products in 75 countries. Dole reported 2021 revenues of $6.5 billion. The […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 26, 2023
Pro-Ukraine hackers CH01 defaced tens of Russian websites on the invasion anniversary

The group of hacktivists CH01 defaced at least 32 Russian websites to mark a protest over the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion A group of hacktivists that goes online with the moniker CH01 defaced at least 32 Russian websites to mark a protest over the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. The news was […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 26, 2023
News Corp says hackers first breached its systems between Feb 2020 and Jan 2022

The investigation conducted by News Corporation (News Corp) revealed that attackers remained on its network for two years. In February 2022, the American media and publishing giant News Corp revealed it was the victim of a cyber attack from an advanced persistent threat actor that took place in January 2022. The attackers compromised one of the […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 25, 2023
Clasiopa group targets materials research in Asia

A previously unknown threat actor, tracked as Clasiopa, is using a distinct toolset in attacks aimed at materials research organizations in Asia. Broadcom Symantec researchers have reported that a previously unknown threat actor, tracked as Clasiopa, that is using a distinct toolset in attacks aimed at materials research organizations in Asia. At the time of […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 25, 2023
CERT of Ukraine says Russia-linked APT backdoored multiple govt sites

The CERT of Ukraine (CERT-UA) revealed that Russia-linked threat actors have compromised multiple government websites this week.  The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) said that Russia-linked threat actors have breached multiple government websites this week. The government experts attribute the attack to UAC-0056 group (DEV-0586, unc2589, Nodaria, or Lorec53). “the Government Computer Emergency […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 24, 2023
UK won the Military Cyberwarfare exercise Defence Cyber Marvel 2 (DCM2)

Defence Cyber Marvel 2 (DCM2) is the largest Western Europe-led cyber exercise that took place in Tallinn with 34 teams from 11 countries. The Defence Cyber Marvel 2 (DCM2) is the largest training exercise organised by the Army Cyber Association to allow personnel from across the Armed Forces to build their skills within the cyber […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 24, 2023
CISA warns of disruptive attacks amid the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns organizations to increase vigilance. Exactly one year, Russia invaded Ukraine, and now one year later the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging organizations and individuals to increase vigilance. The US agency warns that the United States […]