Attacker got 10k people to download ‘trusted’ web3 brand cheat before Mountain view intervened The latest in a long line of cryptocurrency wallet-draining attacks has stolen $70,000 from people who downloaded a dodgy app in a single campaign researchers describe…
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Public Wi-Fi operator investigating cyberattack at UK’s busiest train stations
See it, say it… not sorted just yet as network access remains offline A cybersecurity incident is being probed at Network Rail, the UK non-departmental public body responsible for repairing and developing train infrastructure, after unsavory messaging was displayed to…
UK government’s bank data sharing plan slammed as ‘financial snoopers’ charter’
Access to account info needed to tackle benefit fraud, latest bill claims Privacy campaigners are criticizing UK proposals to force banks to share data from the accounts of government benefit claimants, saying the ploy amounts to “a financial snoopers’ charter…
WordPress.org denies service to WP Engine, potentially putting sites at risk
That escalated quickly WordPress on Wednesday escalated its conflict with WP Engine, a hosting provider, by blocking the latter’s servers from accessing WordPress.org resources – and therefore from potentially vital software updates.… This article has been indexed from The Register…
China’s Salt Typhoon cyber spies are deep inside US ISPs
Expecting a longer storm season this year? Another Beijing-linked cyberspy crew, this one dubbed Salt Typhoon, has reportedly been spotted on networks belonging to US internet service providers in stealthy data-stealing missions and potential preparation for future cyberattacks.… This article…
China claims Taiwan, not civilians, behind web vandalism
Taipei laughs it off – and so does Beijing, which says political slurs hit sites nobody reads anyway Taiwan has dismissed Chinese allegations that its military sponsored a recent wave of anti-Beijing cyber attacks.… This article has been indexed from…
RansomHub genius tries to put the squeeze on Delaware Libraries
Extorting underfunded public services for $1M isn’t a good look Despite being top of the ransomware tree at the moment, RansomHub – specifically, one of its affiliates – clearly isn’t that bright as they are reportedly trying to extort Delaware…
CrowdStrike apologizes to Congress for ‘perfect storm’ that caused global IT outage
Argues worse could happen if it loses kernel access CrowdStrike is “deeply sorry” for the “perfect storm of issues” that saw its faulty software update crash millions of Windows machines, leading to the grounding of thousands of planes, passengers stranded…
China claims Taiwan, not civilian hackers, behind website vandalism
Taiwan laughs it off – and so does Beijing, which says political slurs hit sites nobody reads anyway Taiwan has dismissed Chinese allegations that its military sponsored a recent wave of anti-Beijing cyber attacks.… This article has been indexed from…
Who’s watching you the closest online? Google, duh
Four Chocolate Factory trackers cracked the Top 25 in all regions Google, once again, is the “undisputed leader” when it comes to monitoring people’s behavior on the internet, according to Kaspersky’s annual web tracking report.… This article has been indexed…
Russia’s digital warfare on Ukraine shows no signs of slowing: Malware hits surge
Severe incidents may be down, but Putin had to throw one in for good measure Russia’s use of malware to support its military efforts in Ukraine is showing no signs of waning while its tactics continually evolve to bypass protections.……
10 nasty software bugs put thousands of fuel storage tanks at risk of cyberattacks
Thousands of devices remain vulnerable, US most exposed to the threat Tens of thousands of fuel storage tanks in critical infrastructure facilities remain vulnerable to zero-day attacks due to buggy Automatic Tank Gauge systems from multiple vendors, say infosec researchers. ……
10 nasty bugs put thousands of fuel storage tanks at risk of attacks
Thousands of devices remain vulnerable and the US is most exposed to the threat Tens of thousands of fuel storage tanks in critical infrastructure facilities remain vulnerable to zero-day attacks due to buggy Automatic Tank Gauge systems from multiple vendors,…
How to spot a North Korean agent before they get comfy inside payroll
Mandiant publishes cheat sheet for weeding out fraudulent IT staff Against a backdrop of rising exposure to North Korean agents seeking (mainly) US IT roles, organizations now have a cheat sheet to help spot potential operatives.… This article has been…
A data leak and a data breach
How to protect personal data Partner Content For people who haven’t personally experienced them, terms like data leak or data breach may seem unfamiliar and foreign – much like visiting a new destination abroad.… This article has been indexed from…
Some US Kaspersky customers find their security software replaced by ‘UltraAV’
Back story to replacement for banned security app isn’t enormously reassuring Some US-based users of Kaspersky antivirus products have found their software replaced by product from by a low-profile entity named “UltraAV” – a change they didn’t ask for, and…
Telegram will now hand over IP addresses, phone numbers of suspects to cops
Maybe a spell in a French cell changed Durov’s mind In a volte-face, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced that the made-in-Russia messaging platform will become a lot less cozy for criminals.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
Necro malware continues to haunt side-loaders of dodgy Android mods
11M devices exposed to trojan, Kaspersky says The Necro trojan is once again making a move against Android users, with up to eleven million individuals thought to be exposed to infected apps.… This article has been indexed from The Register…
‘Cybersecurity issue’ takes MoneyGram offline for three days – and counting
Still no ‘R’ word, but smells like ransomware from here A “cybersecurity issue” has shut down MoneyGram’s systems and payment services since Friday, and the fintech leader has yet to update customers as to when it expects to have its…
US proposes ban on Chinese, Russian connected car tech over security fears
No room for your spy mobiles on our streets The US Commerce Department has decided not to wait for the inevitable, and today announced plans that would ban connected vehicle technology – and vehicles using it – from Chinese and…