The fourth day of Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 marked the end of the hacking competition with more than $1 million in prizes for over 70 unique zero-day vulnerabilities in fully patched devices. […]
Notorious Hacker Group TeamTNT Launches New Cloud Attacks for Crypto Mining
The infamous cryptojacking group known as TeamTNT appears to be readying for a new large-scale campaign targeting cloud-native environments for mining cryptocurrencies and renting out breached servers to third-parties.
“The group is currently targeting exposed Docker daemons to deploy Sliver malware, a cyber worm, and cryptominers, using compromised servers and Docker Hub as the infrastructure
“The group is currently targeting exposed Docker daemons to deploy Sliver malware, a cyber worm, and cryptominers, using compromised servers and Docker Hub as the infrastructure
Four REvil Ransomware Members Sentenced in Rare Russian Cybercrime Convictions
Four members of the now-defunct REvil ransomware operation have been sentenced to several years in prison in Russia, marking one of the rare instances where cybercriminals from the country have been convicted of hacking and money laundering charges.
Russian news publication Kommersant reported that a court in St. Petersburg found Artem Zaets, Alexei Malozemov, Daniil Puzyrevsky, and Ruslan
Russian news publication Kommersant reported that a court in St. Petersburg found Artem Zaets, Alexei Malozemov, Daniil Puzyrevsky, and Ruslan
CERT-UA Identifies Malicious RDP Files in Latest Attack on Ukrainian Entities
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has detailed a new malicious email campaign targeting government agencies, enterprises, and military entities.
“The messages exploit the appeal of integrating popular services like Amazon or Microsoft and implementing a zero-trust architecture,” CERT-UA said. “These emails contain attachments in the form of Remote Desktop Protocol (‘.rdp’
“The messages exploit the appeal of integrating popular services like Amazon or Microsoft and implementing a zero-trust architecture,” CERT-UA said. “These emails contain attachments in the form of Remote Desktop Protocol (‘.rdp’
Black Basta ransomware poses as IT support on Microsoft Teams to breach networks
The BlackBasta ransomware operation has moved its social engineering attacks to Microsoft Teams, posing as corporate help desks contacting employees to assist them with an ongoing spam attack. […]
Russia sentences REvil ransomware members to over 4 years in prison
Russia has sentenced four members of the REvil ransomware operation to over 4 years in prison for distributing malware and illegal circulation of means of payment. […]
Amazon seizes domains used in rogue Remote Desktop campaign to steal data
Amazon has seized domains used by the Russian APT29 hacking group in targeted attacks against government and military organizations to steal Windows credentials and data using malicious Remote Desktop Protocol connection files. […]
In Other News: CVE Turns 25, Henry Schein Data Breach, Reward for Shahid Hemmat Hackers
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: CVE Program celebrates 25th anniversary, one year after ransomware attack Henry Schein says 160,000 are impacted, US offering rewards for Shahid Hemmat hackers.
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Concentric AI Secures $45M Series B Funding to Expand DSPM Tech
Concentric AI banks capital to compete in the data security governance market that includes DSPM and Data Access Governance technologies.
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LinkedIn Hit With 310 Million Euro Fine for Data Privacy Violations From Irish Watchdog
LinkedIn has received a 310 million euro fine from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for data privacy violations.
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