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Avoslocker ransomware operators have breached Bluefield University’s systems to
steal data and issue threats via the institution’s internal alert mechanism.
Bluefield, a private Baptist university in Bluefield, Virginia, boasts academic
offerings including business, forensic science, graphic communication, criminal
justice, teacher…
Security experts spotted Russian hackers leveraging the WinRAR archiving program
to spread wiper malware on Ukrainian state networks in a bid to destroy critical
data on government devices and disrupt services.
In a security advisory describing the hackers’ methods, Ukraine’s…
A ransomware attack on Dallas (TX), one of the biggest cities in the US, this
week compromised critical systems, including emergency services.
Hackers breached Dallas IT systems early Wednesday, affecting police
communications and other services.
“Wednesday morning, the City’s security…
Meta’s security researchers have identified a wave of malware using the name,
design and even some of the functionality of ChatGPT to trick people into
downloading and installing malicious software.
It’s no secret that malicious campaigns follow popular or well-known…
Authorities have dismantled the notorious Try2Check card-checking platform,
which generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue and enabled
cybercriminals to defraud countless victims.
A four-count indictment was unsealed in the US District Court for the Eastern
District of New…
Apple and Google have announced that they are teaming up in order to combat the
safety risks associated with AirTags and other tracking devices.
In a joint press release
[https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/apple-google-partner-on-an-industry-specification-to-address-unwanted-tracking/]
, the tech giants revealed that they had teamed up…
Google has announced plans to rid Chrome of the ubiquitous lock icon indicating
a secure connection, as it no longer serves its intended purpose – and might be
doing more harm than good.
The padlock icon in Chrome’s URL bar…
The APT28 group has been spotted spreading rogue emails to Ukrainian government
agencies. The infamous Advanced Persistence Threat (APT) gang is leading a
campaign to flood its targets with deceptive messages about Windows updates in a
bid to spread data-stealing…
The Western Digital cyberattack saga seems to be dragging on despite assurances
from the company that the initial incident is under investigation.
Hackers likely belonging to a group named ALPHV have started to post screenshots
of discussions taking place inside…
Cybercriminals have stolen highly sensitive data from users of the online hookup
platforms, CityJerks and TruckerSucker.
Email addresses, direct messages, poorly encrypted passwords, profile pictures,
IP addresses, date of birth and biographies are now up for grabs on a data…
Apple this week is rolling out its first Rapid Security Response updates
designed to swiftly patch iPhones and Macs against newly found security holes
that hackers might be already exploiting.
Beginning with iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1, Apple…
A modern-day Robin Hood has emerged in the digital realm, targeting Russian
cryptocurrency wallets and diverting funds to support Ukrainian aid efforts.
According to a CoinDesk report on April 27, a threat actor exposed hundreds of
Bitcoin wallets allegedly held…
Students and teachers at the Minneapolis Public School (MPS) District, which
suffered a huge ransomware attack
[https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minneapolis-public-schools-say-encryption-virus-infected-tech-systems-data-may-be-compromised/]
at the end of February, have had highly sensitive information about themselves
published on the web, including allegations of abuse by teachers and…
The city of Lowell in the US state of Massachusetts has been hit by a cyber
attack impacting the municipality's IT systems.
"We realized Monday morning around 3 to 5 am that there was a breach," said City
Manager Tom…
Google has secured a court order to shut down domains associated with the
distribution of CryptBot, an information-stealing malware that has plagued
internet users, particularly via Chrome. The tech giant sued the malware
distributors, accusing them of computer fraud, abuse…
Is it possible ransomware gangs actually do have a heart?
Last month, a school district in Illinois was reported
[https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/olympia-schools-investigating-recent-cyber-attack]
to be working closely with a cybersecurity insurance firm to determine the
extent of damage it had sustained from a…
Yesterday was the official Independence Day of Israel, and the event was
"celebrated" in typical style by malicious hackers.
In other words, the Facebook account of Israel's Prime Minister was hijacked
(albeit briefly) by unauthorised parties who managed to update…
Cybercriminals have infected Truman State University with malware, cutting
internet connections across the campus, affecting email services and other
IT-dependent activities.
Truman State, ranked the #1 public school in the Midwest for 26 consecutive
years, is a public university in…
A 36-year-old man from the western Ukrainian city of Netishyn has been arrested
for allegedly selling personal data of over 300 million citizens across Ukraine
and other European countries. The perpetrator is accused of administrating
closed groups and channels on…
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department was recently hit with a
cyberattack that forced deputies to go back to radios to check license plates or
get background information on a suspect.
Headquartered in San Bernardino city, the department polices the…
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