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Czech Republic accuses China’s APT31 of a cyberattack on its Foreign MinistryCzech Republic accuses China’s APT31 of a cyberattack on its Foreign Ministry

Czech Republic accuses China’s APT31 of a cyberattack on its Foreign Ministry

The Czech government condemned China after linking cyber espionage group APT31 to a cyberattack on its critical infrastructure. The Czech…

4 days ago
New PumaBot targets Linux IoT surveillance devicesNew PumaBot targets Linux IoT surveillance devices

New PumaBot targets Linux IoT surveillance devices

PumaBot targets Linux IoT devices, using SSH brute-force attacks to steal credentials, spread malware, and mine crypto. Darktrace researchers discovered…

5 days ago
App Store Security: Apple stops $2B in fraud in 2024 alone, $9B over 5 yearsApp Store Security: Apple stops $2B in fraud in 2024 alone, $9B over 5 years

App Store Security: Apple stops $2B in fraud in 2024 alone, $9B over 5 years

Apple blocked over $9B in fraud in 5 years, including $2B in 2024, stopping scams from deceptive apps to fake…

5 days ago
Crooks use a fake antivirus site to spread Venom RAT and a mix of malwareCrooks use a fake antivirus site to spread Venom RAT and a mix of malware

Crooks use a fake antivirus site to spread Venom RAT and a mix of malware

Researchers found a fake Bitdefender site spreading the Venom RAT by tricking users into downloading it as antivirus software. DomainTools…

5 days ago
DragonForce operator chained SimpleHelp flaws to target an MSP and its customersDragonForce operator chained SimpleHelp flaws to target an MSP and its customers

DragonForce operator chained SimpleHelp flaws to target an MSP and its customers

Sophos warns that a DragonForce ransomware operator chained three vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp to target a managed service provider. Sophos researchers…

5 days ago
Russia-linked APT Laundry Bear linked to 2024 Dutch Police attackRussia-linked APT Laundry Bear linked to 2024 Dutch Police attack

Russia-linked APT Laundry Bear linked to 2024 Dutch Police attack

A new Russia-linked APT group, tracked as Laundry Bear, has been linked to a Dutch police security breach in September…

6 days ago
Nova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by ransomware attack but hasn’t paid the ransomNova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by ransomware attack but hasn’t paid the ransom

Nova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by ransomware attack but hasn’t paid the ransom

Nova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by a ransomware attack but hasn't paid the ransom, nearly a month after…

6 days ago
Crooks stole over $200 million from crypto exchange Cetus ProtocolCrooks stole over $200 million from crypto exchange Cetus Protocol

Crooks stole over $200 million from crypto exchange Cetus Protocol

Cetus Protocol reported a $223 million crypto theft and is offering to drop legal action if the stolen funds are…

6 days ago
Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology data breach impacted 235,911 individualsMarlboro-Chesterfield Pathology data breach impacted 235,911 individuals

Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology data breach impacted 235,911 individuals

SafePay ransomware hit Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, stealing personal data of 235,000 people in a major breach. SafePay ransomware hit Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology,…

6 days ago
China-linked APT UNC5221 started exploiting Ivanti EPMM flaws shortly after their disclosureChina-linked APT UNC5221 started exploiting Ivanti EPMM flaws shortly after their disclosure

China-linked APT UNC5221 started exploiting Ivanti EPMM flaws shortly after their disclosure

China-linked APT exploit Ivanti EPMM flaws to target critical sectors across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, according to EclecticIQ. Researchers…

7 days ago