I'm Gracie Folkins, today is February 16th, 2024, and you are listening to Hack News Daily. In today's update, the FBI has taken action against a group of hackers from Russia by stopping a harmful program on certain internet routers. They advise everyone with these routers to reset them and pick new passwords to stay safe online. The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information that helps catch members of a notorious hacking group responsible for stealing over $300 million worldwide. A major flaw named "KeyTrap" could have caused big problems on the internet by overloading it with too much information. Thankfully, Google has found a way to fix this issue, but experts say more changes are needed to prevent future problems. Zenlayer had a big oopsie when it accidentally left nearly 385 million records out in the open without a password. This mistake was fixed quickly after a security researcher pointed it out. OpenAI has shut down accounts used by hackers from countries like Iran and Russia. These hackers were misusing ChatGPT to do things like spy and create phishing attacks. The office of South Korea's President was targeted by hackers linked to North Korea, but they say their security systems stopped the hackers from causing serious harm. Zoom has fixed a serious security problem in its apps, along with six other smaller issues, and is asking everyone to make sure their app is up to date. A new malware called TicTacToe Dropper has been found, tricking computers into letting in viruses. Users are advised to use advanced security tools to detect such sneaky tricks. A new threat on iPhones named GoldPickaxe has been spotted, stealing personal and banking information through fake apps. It's a reminder to be careful about what apps to download and trust. The RansomHouse group has created a new tool to attack servers and spread ransomware, showing the importance of strong defenses and careful monitoring of network activities. German company Varta had to stop work at five of its plants due to a cyberattack, showing how serious these threats can be to businesses. Security experts have unveiled new malware used by Russian hackers to sneak into NGO networks, showing the ongoing challenges in protecting sensitive information. A new scam involves cybercriminals using Amazon's messaging service to send fake texts pretending to be from the USPS, a reminder to keep cloud accounts secure to prevent misuse. The Kryptina Ransomware has become more dangerous after its source code was made freely available, potentially leading to more attacks on Linux systems. A clever malware pretending to be an Adobe installer is tricking people into downloading harmful software, highlighting the need for caution with email attachments. European courts have ruled that weak encryption and excessive data retention are against human rights, affecting future laws on data surveillance. Finally, a group called GoldFactory is using advanced tricks to steal from bank accounts on mobile devices, reminding us to be wary of suspicious links and to check app permissions carefully. Come back tomorrow for more Hack News Daily for the latest updates. You can find links to all the cyber news, red team tradecraft tooling, and more at HACK dot NEWS. Gracie Folkins out.