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Network hackers focus on selling high-value targets in the U.S.

A Crowdstrike report looking into access brokers’ advertisements since 2019 has identified a preference in academic, government, and technology entities based in the United States. […]

23 Feb

New data-wiping malware used in destructive attacks on Ukraine

Cybersecurity firms have found a new data wiper used in destructive attacks today against Ukrainian networks just as Russia moves troops into regions of Ukraine. […]

23 Feb

Ransomware extortion doesn’t stop after paying the ransom

A global survey that looked into the experience of ransomware victims highlights the lack of trustworthiness of ransomware actors, as in most cases of paying the ransom, the extortion simply continues. […]

23 Feb

Nigerian hacker pleads guilty to stealing payroll deposits

A Nigerian national named Charles Onus has pled guilty in the District Court of the Southern District of New York to hacking into a payroll company’s user accounts and stealing payroll deposits. […]

22 Feb

Devious phishing method bypasses MFA using remote access software

A devious new phishing technique allows attackers to bypass MFA by secretly having victims log in to their accounts directly on attacker-controlled servers using VNC. […]

22 Feb

Google Chrome to allow users to add notes to saved passwords

Google is testing a new Chrome feature that allows users to add notes on passwords saved in the web browser. […]

22 Feb

Vulnerable Microsoft SQL Servers targeted with Cobalt Strike

Threat analysts have observed a new wave of attacks installing Cobalt Strike beacons on vulnerable Microsoft SQL Servers, leading to deeper infiltration and subsequent malware infections. […]

22 Feb

Police bust phishing group that used 40 sites to steal credit cards

The Ukrainian cyberpolice have arrested a group of phishing actors who managed to steal payment card data from at least 70,000 people after luring them to fake mobile service top up sites. […]

21 Feb

Expeditors shuts down global operations after likely ransomware attack

Seattle-based logistics and freight forwarding company Expeditors International has been targeted in a cyberattack over the weekend that forced the organization to shut down most of its operations worldwide. […]

21 Feb

Revamped CryptBot malware spread by pirated software sites

A new version of the CryptBot info stealer was seen in distribution via multiple websites that offer free downloads of cracks for games and pro-grade software. […]

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Network hackers focus on selling high-value targets in the U.S.

New data-wiping malware used in destructive attacks on Ukraine

Ransomware extortion doesn’t stop after paying the ransom

Nigerian hacker pleads guilty to stealing payroll deposits

Devious phishing method bypasses MFA using remote access software

Google Chrome to allow users to add notes to saved passwords

Vulnerable Microsoft SQL Servers targeted with Cobalt Strike

Police bust phishing group that used 40 sites to steal credit cards

Expeditors shuts down global operations after likely ransomware attack

Revamped CryptBot malware spread by pirated software sites