Switzerland: Play ransomware leaked 65,000 government documents
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of Switzerland has released a report on its analysis of a data breach following a ransomware attack on Xplain, disclosing that the incident impacted thousands of sensitive Federal government files.
Flipper Zero WiFi phishing attack can unlock and steal Tesla cars
An easy phishing attack using a Flipper Zero device can lead to compromising Tesla accounts, unlocking cars, and starting them. The attack works on the latest Tesla app, version 4.30.6, and Tesla software version 11.1 2024.2.7.
BlackCat ransomware shuts down in exit scam, blames the "feds"
The BlackCat ransomware gang is pulling an exit scam, trying to shut down and run off with affiliates' money by pretending the FBI seized their site and infrastructure.
BlackCat ransomware turns off servers amid claim they stole $22 million ransom
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang has shut down its servers amid claims that they scammed the affiliate responsible for the attack on Optum, the operator of the Change Healthcare platform, of $22 million.
CISA cautions against using hacked Ivanti VPN gateways even after factory resets
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed today that attackers who hack Ivanti VPN appliances using one of multiple actively exploited vulnerabilities may be able to maintain root persistence even after performing factory resets.
LockBit ransomware returns, restores servers after police disruption
The LockBit gang is relaunching its ransomware operation on a new infrastructure less than a week after law enforcement hacked their servers, and is threatening to focus more of their attacks on the government sector.
Police arrests LockBit ransomware members, release decryptor in global crackdown
Law enforcement arrested two operators of the LockBit ransomware gang in Poland and Ukraine, created a decryption tool to recover encrypted files for free, and seized over 200 crypto-wallets after hacking the cybercrime gang's servers in an international crackdown operation.
Denmark orders schools to stop sending student data to Google
The Danish data protection authority (Datatilsynet) has issued an injunction regarding student data being funneled to Google through the use of Chromebooks and Google Workspace services in the country's schools.
Hackers exploit Ivanti SSRF flaw to deploy new DSLog backdoor
Hackers are exploiting a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA gateways to deploy the new DSLog backdoor on vulnerable devices.
New RustDoor macOS malware impersonates Visual Studio update
A new Rust-based macOS malware spreading as a Visual Studio update to provide backdoor access to compromised systems uses infrastructure linked to the infamous ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang.
Hyundai Motor Europe hit by Black Basta ransomware attack
Car maker Hyundai Motor Europe suffered a Black Basta ransomware attack, with the threat actors claiming to have stolen three terabytes of corporate data.
Ivanti: Patch new Connect Secure auth bypass bug immediately
Today, Ivanti warned of a new authentication bypass vulnerability impacting Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA gateways, urging admins to secure their appliances immediately.
Chinese hackers infect Dutch armed forces network with malware
A Chinese cyber-espionage group breached the Dutch Ministry of Defence last year and deployed malware on compromised devices, according to the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) of the Netherlands.
Leaky Vessels flaws allow hackers to escape Docker, runc containers
Four vulnerabilities collectively called "Leaky Vessels" allow hackers to escape containers and access data on the underlying host operating system. The flaws were discovered by Snyk security researcher Rory McNamara in November 2023, who reported them to impacted parties for fixing. Snyk has found no signs of active exploitation of the Leaky Vessels flaws in the wild, but the publicity could change the exploitation status, so all impacted system admins are recommended to apply the available security updates as soon as possible.
AnyDesk says hackers breached its production servers, resets passwords
AnyDesk confirmed today that it suffered a recent cyberattack that allowed hackers to gain access to the company's production systems. BleepingComputer has learned that source code and private code signing keys were stolen during the attack.
Trello API abused to link email addresses to 15 million accounts
An exposed Trello API allows linking private email addresses with Trello accounts, enabling the creation of millions of data profiles containing both public and private information.
23andMe data breach: Hackers stole raw genotype data, health reports
Genetic testing provider 23andMe confirmed that hackers stole health reports and raw genotype data of customers affected by a credential stuffing attack that went unnoticed for five months, from April 29 to September 27. #23andMe #Breach #Computer #Credential #DNA #Data #Genetics #Health #InfoSec #Leak #Security #Stuffing
Over 5,300 GitLab servers exposed to zero-click account takeover attacks
Over 5,300 internet-exposed GitLab instances are vulnerable to CVE-2023-7028, a zero-click account takeover flaw GitLab warned about earlier this month.
MacOS info-stealers quickly evolve to evade XProtect detection
Multiple information stealers for the macOS platform have demonstrated the capability to evade detection even when security companies follow and report about new variants frequently.
ShinyHunters member gets 3 years in prison for breaching 60 firms
The U.S. District Court in Seattle sentenced ShinyHunters member Sebastien Raoult to three years in prison and ordered a restitution of $5,000,000. #Broker #Computer #Customer #Data #Hackers #InfoSec #Legal #Prison #Security #ShinyHunters #Theft
Netgear, Hyundai latest X accounts hacked to push crypto drainers
The official Netgear and Hyundai MEA Twitter/X accounts (together with over 160,000 followers) are the latest hijacked to push scams designed to infect potential victims with cryptocurrency wallet drainer malware.
Ivanti fixed a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in its Endpoint Management software (EPM) that can let unauthenticated attackers hijack enrolled devices or the core server.
Hackers hijack govt and business accounts on X for crypto scams
Hackers are increasingly targeting verified accounts on X (formerly Twitter) belonging to government and business profiles and marked with 'gold' and 'grey' checkmarks to promote cryptocurrency scams, phishing sites, and sites with crypto drainers.
Hacker hijacks Orange Spain RIPE account to cause BGP havoc
Orange Spain suffered an internet outage today after a hacker breached the company's RIPE account to misconfigure BGP routing and an RPKI configuration.
