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Hacker shares 3.2 million Pluto TV accounts for free on forum

A hacker is sharing what they state are 3.2 million Pluto TV user records that were stolen during a data breach. […]

Apple iOS Safari feature can be used to share “fake news” headlines

A link-sharing feature in iOS versions of Apple Safari browser makes it possible for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users to alter headlines when sharing parts of webpages. A researcher has raised concerns this feature can be abused not only for pulling harmless pranks but for sharing “fake news” having a wider impact. […]

14 Nov

The Week in Ransomware – November 13th 2020 – Extortion gone wild

There were not many known large ransomware attacks this week, but we have seen ransomware operations evolving their tactics to extort their victims further. […]

14 Nov

IRS announces move to protect businesses from identity theft

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced today that sensitive information will be masked on all business tax transcripts starting next month to protect companies from identity theft. […]

13 Nov

Biotech research firm Miltenyi Biotec hit by ransomware, data leaked

Biomedical and clinical research company Miltenyi Biotec says that it has fully restored systems after a malware attack that took place last month and affected the firm’s global IT infrastructure. […]

13 Nov

New TroubleGrabber Discord malware steals passwords, system info

TroubleGrabber, a new credential stealer discovered by Netskope security researchers, spreads via Discord attachments and uses Discord webhooks to deliver stolen information to its operators. […]

13 Nov

New stealthy hacker-for-hire group mimics state-backed attackers

A new mercenary hacker group tracked as CostaRicto by BlackBerry researchers is selling its services to entities requiring APT-level hacking expertise in cyber-espionage campaigns spanning the globe and targeting a multitude of industry sectors. […]

12 Nov

The North Face resets passwords after credential stuffing attack

Outdoor retail giant The North Face has reset the passwords of an undisclosed number of customers following a successful credential stuffing attack that took place last month, on October 9th. […]

12 Nov

Luxottica data breach exposes 820K EyeMed, LensCrafters patients

A Luxottica data breach has exposed the personal and protected health information of 829,454 patients at LensCrafters, Target Optical, EyeMed, and other eye care practices. […]

12 Nov

DNS cache poisoning attacks return due to Linux weakness

Researchers from Tsinghua University and the University of California have identified a new method that can be used to conduct DNS cache poisoning attacks. The findings reopen a vulnerability that had been discovered by Kaminsky in 2008 and thought to have been resolved. […]

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Hacker shares 3.2 million Pluto TV accounts for free on forum

Apple iOS Safari feature can be used to share “fake news” headlines

The Week in Ransomware – November 13th 2020 – Extortion gone wild

IRS announces move to protect businesses from identity theft

Biotech research firm Miltenyi Biotec hit by ransomware, data leaked

New TroubleGrabber Discord malware steals passwords, system info

New stealthy hacker-for-hire group mimics state-backed attackers

The North Face resets passwords after credential stuffing attack

Luxottica data breach exposes 820K EyeMed, LensCrafters patients

DNS cache poisoning attacks return due to Linux weakness