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  • January 24, 2025 - Cyber Briefing

    👉 What are the latest cybersecurity alerts, incidents, and news?

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    FBI Warns of North Korean IT Workers Steal Source Code to Extort Employers

    Source: FBI

    QakBot Malware Revives With New BackConnect Module to Steal System Data

    Source: Joshua Platt, Jason Reaves and Jonathan McCay via Walmart Global Tech Blog

    Lumma Stealer Targeting Global Industries Using Fake CAPTCHA Campaigns

    Source: Leandro Fróes via Netskope

    ChatGPT Security Flaw Could Facilitate DDoS Attacks on Targeted Servers

    Source:  Sead Fadilpašić via TechRadar

    J-magic Campaign Targets Juniper Routers with Custom Backdoor to Steal Data

    Source: Lumen

    💥 #CyberIncidents

    Phishing Attack Targets University of Texas at El Paso Students

    Source: CBS 4 News

    Harrison County Schools in West Virginia Targeted by Cybersecurity Incident

    Source: Harrison County Schools

    FalconFeedsio X Account Hacked to Promote Cryptocurrency Scams

    Source: FalconFeedsio via LinkedIn

    Cyberattack Exploits NEFT System to Steal $280,000 from Karnataka Bank

    Source: News Karnataka

    Cyberattack Targets Ilem Group Subsidiary Boost Disrupting Services for Clients

    Source: Ilem Group

    📢 #CyberNews

    UK to Investigate Vulnerability of Undersea Cables After Russian Spy Ship Incident

    Source: UK Parliament

    PayPal to Pay $2 Million for Cybersecurity Violations in New York

    Source: New York State Department of Financial Services

    US DOJ Indicts Two Americans in Laptop Farm Scheme for North Korea

    Source: US  Department of Justice

    Google Introduces Identity Check to Enhance Android Security

    Source: Google

    Tesla Charger Exploits Earn Hackers $129000 at Pwn2Own Automotive 2025

    Source: Zero Day Initiative

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #FBI #ChatGPT #PayPal #Google #Tesla #Android #Crypto #Phishing


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  • January 23, 2025 - Cyber Briefing

    👉 What's going on in the cyber world today?

     

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    Ross Ulbricht X Scam Spreads Malware Through Fake Telegram Verification

    Source: vx-underground via X

    Tycoon 2FA Phishing Kit Update Bypasses MFA and Evades Detection Techniques

    Source: Deerendra Prasad via Barracuda

    ​​Critical Cookie Sandwich Attack Exploits HttpOnly Vulnerability to Steal Data

    Source: Zakhar Fedotkin via PortSwigger

    Triplestrength Targets Cloud for Cryptojacking and Ransomware Attacks

    Source: Google

    Cisco Updates Address Critical Meeting Management Vulnerability

    Source: Cisco

    💥 #CyberIncidents

    Hackers Took Control of Nasdaq Account to Promote Fake Memecoin Scam

    Source: Timmy Shen via The Block

    Conduent Confirms Cybersecurity Incident Caused Service Disruption

    Source: Carly Page via TechCrunch

    Iwate Asahi Television Hit by Ransomware Causing Data Encryption on Servers

    Source: Iwate Asahi Television 

    BCP Council in UK Apologizes for Email Mishap Exposing Recipient Addresses

    Source: Matt Simpson via Daily Echo

    Phemex Crypto Exchange Investigates Suspicious $30 Million Blockchain Outflows

    Source: Cyvers via X

    📢 #CyberNews

    Incoming Administration Ends Homeland Security Advisory Board Memberships

    Source: Nicole Sganga via CBS News

    Australian Taskforce Addresses Election Threats Ahead of 2025 Federal Election

    Source: Australian Electoral Integrity Assurance Taskforce’s (EIAT)

    LinkedIn Sued for Sharing Premium Customer Data to Train AI Models Without Consent

    Source: Jonathan Stempel, and Richard Chang Via USA Today

    Denmark Warns of High Cybersecurity Threat to Water Infrastructure Amid Rising Risks

    Source: The Local dk

    Citi Faces Lawsuit for Failing to Protect Customers from Fraud in New York

    Source: New York Attorney General Letitia James 

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Cisco #Linkedin #Citi #Fraud #Scams #Memecoin #Phishing #Blockchain

    10 min
  • January 22, 2025 - Cyber Briefing

    👉 What's trending in cybersecurity today?

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    Ransomware Gangs Use Teams Calls and Email Bombing to Install Malware

    Source: Mark Parsons, Colin Cowie, Daniel Souter, Hunter Neal, Anthony Bradshaw, Sean Gallagher via Sophos

    Murdoc Botnet Exploits IoT Device Flaws to Launch Widespread DDoS Attacks

    Source: Shilpesh Trivedi via Qualys

    Hackers Use Fake Homebrew Site in Google Ads Campaign to Spread AmosStealer

    Source: Ryan Chenkie via X

    Malicious Visual Studio Code Extension Impersonates Zoom to Steal Chrome Cookies

    Source: Hunt

    Zendesk Subdomain Vulnerability Exploited for Phishing and Investment Scams

    Source: CloudSEK

    💥 #CyberIncidents

    Lynx Ransomware Targets Australian Auto Parts Firm Clutch Industries

    Source: David Hollingworth via CyberDaily

    Rostelecom Investigates Cyberattack After Silent Crow Claims Data Leak

    Source: TASS News Agency

    Cyberattack 45 Disrupts Schools in Rhineland-Palatinate as IT Provider Hit by Ransomware

    Source: Marc Stöckel via Golem.de

    Japan's Sanrio Puroland Network Hit by Unauthorized Attack Services Disrupted

    Source: Sanrio Puroland

    Columbia Hospitality Investigates Data Security Incident at Semiahmoo Resort

    Source: Office of the Maine General Attorney

    📢 #CyberNews

    Incoming US Administration Removes TSA Leader Pekoske Amid Rising Cyber Threats

    Source: Pete Muntean via X

    UK Government to Launch Digital Wallet App for Driver’s Licenses

    Source: UK Government

    GDPR Fines in Europe Decrease for the First Time Since 2018

    Source: DLA Piper

    Over 1 Billion Passwords Stolen by Malware Worldwide in the Past Year

    Source: Specops

    Mitiga Secures $30 Million to Boost Cloud Security and Expand Operations


    Source: Michael Novinson via Bank Info Security

    10 min
  • January 21, 2025 - Cyber Briefing

    👉 What's the latest in the cyber world today?

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    DoNot Team Deploys Android Malware Tanzeem in Targeted Cyberattacks

    Source: Cyfirma

    Azure DevOps Faces Security Risks From Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerabilities

    Source: Torjus Bryne Retterstøl via Binary Security

    Critical Security Flaw Discovered in OpenVPN Easy-RSA Encryption Tool

    Source: OpenVPN

    Ukraine's Computer Emergency Team Warns of Fake AnyDesk Security Audit Requests

    Source: Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) 

    Critical Code Execution Flaw Found in TP-Link TL-WR940N Routers

    Source: InfoSec Write-ups via Medium

    💥 #CyberIncidents

    Russian Hackers Behind DDoS Attacks on Swiss Websites and Banks

    Source: SWI swissinfo.ch

    Philippines National Bureau of Investigation Hit by Massive Data Breach

    Source: Kukublan Phillippines 

    CODAC Behavioral Health Faces Data Breach Following July Cyber Attack

    Source: Office of the Attorney General of Massachusetts

    Iannuzzi Manetta Co Faces Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Consumer Data

    Source: Office of the Maine General Attorney

    Allegheny Health Network Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Patient Data

    Source: Office of the Attorney General of Massachusetts

    📢 #CyberNews

    OWASP Updates Smart Contract Top 10 List for 2025 Highlighting Emerging Risks

    Source: OWASP

    US Coast Guard Updates Cybersecurity Rules for Vessels and Facilities

    Source: Baird Maritime

    Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty for Sharing Top Secret Documents

    Source: US Department of Justice (DoJ)

    Privacy Professionals Face Growing Stress Amid Complex Compliance Challenges

    Source: ISACA

    United Arab Emirates Cyber Security Council Reveals Over 200,000 Daily Attacks

    Source: Emirates News Agency

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Android #Malware #Azure #Routers #Encryption #Ukraine #OWASP #CIA

    11 min
  • January 20, 2025 - Cyber Briefing

    👉 What's happening in cybersecurity today?

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    Windows BitLocker Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Encryption Without Tampering

    Source: Neodyme

    Malicious PyPI Package Steals Discord Tokens and Installs Backdoor

    Source: Socket

    Sneaky 2FA Phishing Kit Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts and Steals Credentials

    Source: Quentin Bourgue, and Grégoire Clermont via Sekoia

    Microsoft Shares Temporary Fix for Outlook Crashes in Classic Version

    Source: Microsoft

    New IoT Botnet Exploits Vulnerabilities in Devices to Launch Global DDoS Attacks

    Source: Trend Micro

    💥 #CyberIncidents

    Software Supplier Otelier Hit by Data Breach Exposing Major Hotel Chains

    Source: Have I Been Pwned

    NewsBank Reports Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Personal Data

    Source: Office of the Maine General Attorney

    Capital One Customers Face Extended Outage Due to Vendor Power Failure

    Source: PYMNTS

    Blacon High School in Cheshire UK Closes After Ransomware Attack

    Source: BBC News

    Garden of Life Notifies Customers of Payment Card Data Breach 

    Source: Office of the Maine General Attorney

    📢 #CyberNews

    TikTok Goes Dark in U.S. as Federal Ban Takes Effect Over Security Concerns

    Source: Supreme Court of the United States

    U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cyber Actor and Company Over Treasury Breach

    Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury

    CISA Calls for Action to Bridge US Software Understanding Gap

    Source: U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency

    Rhino Linux 2025.1 Brings Major Updates and New Features for Users

    Source: Rhino Linux

    Google Launches Open Source Library for Software Composition Analysis

    Source: Google

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #TikTok #Windows #Discord #Microsoft #CapitalOne #China #Linux #Google

    10 min
  • January 17, 2025 - Cyber Briefing

    👉 What are the latest cybersecurity alerts, incidents, and news?

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    Star Blizzard Targets WhatsApp Accounts in New Spear-Phishing Campaign

    Source: Microsoft Threat Intelligence

    New UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerability Allows Malicious Code Execution

    Source: David Smolár via ESET

    Misconfiguration Bypasses Microsoft's NTLMv1 Block in Active Directory

    Source: Dor Segal via Silverfort

    Malicious Code Concealed in Images to Deliver Keyloggers and Stealers

    Source: HP Wolf Security

    Over 4 Million Systems Exposed to Tunneling Protocol Vulnerabilities

    Source: Professor Mathy Vanhoef, and Angelos Beitis from KU Leuven 

    💥 #CyberIncidents

    Chinese Hackers Breach Janet Yellen’s Computer at U.S. Treasury

    Source: Bloomberg

    DoS Attack Disrupts Greek Government Network Services Causing Slowdowns

    Source: Tovima

    Idols NFT Exploit Leads to $324K Loss Through Vulnerability in Smart Contract

    Source: SolidityScan

    Cascade Financial Services Hit by Employee Email Breach Affecting Thousands

    Source: Office of the Maine General Attorney

    Tenki.jp Faces Network Disruptions Due to DDoS Attack Affecting Web and App Services

    Source: Tenki

    📢 #CyberNews

    Biden Signs Executive Order to Strengthen US Cybersecurity Against Growing Threats

    Source: The White House

    FTC Updates Children’s Online Privacy Rules with New Consent Requirements

    Source: US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

    U.S. Sanctions North Korean IT Network Supporting Weapons Programs

    Source: U.S. Treasury Department

    European Privacy Group Files GDPR Complaints Against Chinese Tech Firms

    Source: Noyb

    FTC Bans General Motors from Selling Sensitive Driver Data for Five Years

    Source: US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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  • January 16, 2025 - Cyber Material

    👉 What's going on in the cyber world today?

     

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    Python Malware Enables RansomHub Ransomware to Exploit Network Vulnerabilities

    Source: Andrew Nelson via GuidePoint Security

    MikroTik Botnet Exploits DNS Flaws to Spread Malware Across 20000 Domains

    Source: David Brunsdon via Infoblox

    Fake Google Ads Campaign Targets Users to Steal Credentials and Hijack Accounts

    Source: Jérôme Segura via Malwarebytes

    Cybercriminals Target California Wildfire Victims With Phishing Scams

    Source: Veriti

    Lazarus Group Targets Web3 Developers to Steal Cryptocurrency and Data

    Source: Ryan Sherstobitoff via SecurityScorecard

    💥 #CyberIncidents

    University of Oklahoma Investigates Ransomware Attack and Data Breach Claims

    Source: BeyondMachines

    Belsen Group Leaks Sensitive Data of 15000 FortiGate Devices on Dark Web

    Source: Kevin Beaumont via Medium

    Carruth Compliance Consulting Data Breach Exposes Employee Records

    Source: Sabinna Pierre via KGW8

    Gateshead Council Hit by Cyberattack Exposing Personal Data of UK Residents

    Source: Daniel Holland via BBC

    Fredericksburg City Public Schools Impacted by PowerSchool Cyber Incident

    Source: Fredericksburg City Public Schools

    📢 #CyberNews

    UN Security Council Discusses Global Spyware Threat and Protection for Diplomats

    Source: United Nations

    EU Unveils Cybersecurity Plan to Shield Hospitals From Growing Cyberattack Threats

    Source: Sam Clark and Giedrė Peseckyte via Politico

    CISA Issues Guidance on Using Expanded Microsoft 365 Cloud Logs

    Source: US Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency

    FTC Orders GoDaddy to Improve Cybersecurity After Multiple Data Breaches

    Source: US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

    Apple Opens Information Security Internship for Students Interested in Cybersecurity

    Source: Apple

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Python #Ransomware #Google #California #Phishing #Microsoft #GoDaddy #Apple


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  • January 15, 2025 - Cyber Briefing

    👉 What's trending in cybersecurity today?

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    Google OAuth Flaw Exposes Millions to Data Breach Risk via Domain Ownership Change

    Source: Dylan Ayrey via Truffle Security

    Critical Cryptojacking Code Found in Kong Ingress Controller Image

    Source: 

    Malicious Plugin Targeting 5000 WordPress Sites Exfiltrates Sensitive Data

    Source: Himanshu Anand via c/side

    Microsoft Patches 161 Vulnerabilities Including Active Exploits in 2025 Security Update

    Source: Microsoft

    Critical Security Flaws in SimpleHelp Expose Remote Access Servers to Potential Exploits

    Source: Naveen Sunkavally via Horizon3.ai

    💥 #CyberIncidents

    Mortgage Investors Group Confirms Cyberattack Exposes Customer Data

    Source: Mortgage Investors Group 

    Pro-Ukraine Hackers Target Russian Procurement Platform Roseltorg

    Source: Roseltorg via Telegram

    E-Benefit Announces Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Information

    Source: E-Benefit 

    Kafene Reports Data Breach Involving Sensitive Customer Information

    Source: Attorney General of Texas

    Alliance Public Schools Announces Data Breach After PowerSchool Incident

    Source: Shaun Friedrichsen via The Alliance Times-Herald

    📢 #CyberNews

    FBI Successfully Removes PlugX Malware from Over 4200 Infected Devices Worldwide

    Source: U.S. Department of Justice 

    US Issues Final Rule Barring Chinese and Russian Car Tech Imports

    Source: U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce

    Biden Signs Executive Order to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Development in the US

    Source: The White House

    North Korean Hacking Groups Steal $659 Million Cryptocurrency in 2024

    Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

    Orchid Security Raises $36 Million to Tackle Identity Management with AI

    Source: Sam Sabin via Axios

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Google #Russia #China #AI #Crypto #Microsoft #NorthKorea #FBI

    11 min
  • January 14, 2025 - Cyber Briefing

    👉 What's the latest in the cyber world today?

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    Microsoft Uncovers a System Integrity Protection Bypass Vulnerability in macOS

    Source: Microsoft Threat Intelligence

    Codefinger Hackers Target Amazon S3 Buckets with Ransomware Encryption Attacks

    Source: Halcyon

    Critical Aviatrix Controller Flaw Exploited for Mining and Backdoors

    Source: Gal Nagli, Merav Bar, Gili Tikochinski, Shaked Tanchuma via Wiz

    CISA Adds Vulnerability in BeyondTrust Products to KEV Catalog

    Source: CISA

    Hackers Possibly Linked to Kremlin Target Kazakhstan in Espionage Campaign

    Source: Amaury G., Maxime A., Erwan Chevalier, Felix Aimé via Sekoia

    💥 #CyberIncidents

    Gravy Analytics Confirms Breach Exposing Location Data From Millions of Users

    Source: Aslak Øgrim Borgersrud, Martin Gundersen, Øyvind Bye Skille, and Julie Helene Günther via NRK

    Path of Exile 2 Account Compromise Exposes Major Security Flaws

    Source: Jonathan Rogers via GhazzyTV

    West Haven Connecticut IT Systems Hit by Security Incident

    Source: City of West Haven

    Cullman City Schools Addresses PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident

    Source: The Cullman Times

    Avery Products Corporation Alerts on Ransomware Incident Affecting Personal Data

    Source: Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

    📢 #CyberNews

    Five Eyes Urges Critical Infrastructure to Choose Secure By Design OT Products

    Source: CISA

    UK Government Proposes Ransomware Payment Ban for Public Bodies

    Source: UK Government 

    Texas Sues Allstate Over Alleged Unlawful Data Collection and Privacy Violations

    Source: Attorney General of Texas

    HuiOne Guarantee Becomes Largest Online Illicit Marketplace

    Source: Elliptic

    Mercedes-Benz Expands Partnership with Google to Enhance Car AI Assistant Features

    Source: Google

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity


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  • January 13, 2025 - Cyber Briefing

    👉 What's happening in cybersecurity today?

    🚨 #CyberAlerts

    Crypto Attackers Use Transaction Simulation Spoofing to Steal Ethereum

    Source: ScamSniffer

    IBM Addresses Security Flaw in Robotic Process Automation Exposing Data

    Source: IBM

    Cybercriminals Distribute Malware Through Social Media and YouTube

    Source: Trend Micro

    AI-Driven Ransomware Group FunkSec Blurs Hacktivism and Cybercrime

    Source: Check Point

    WordPress Skimmer Targets Checkout Pages with Malicious Code

    Source: Puja Srivastava via Sucuri


    💥 #CyberIncidents

    Telefonica Hit by Breach Exposing 236K Customer Records and Internal Documents

    Source: Infostealers

    Eindhoven University Hit By Cyberattack Leads To Campus Disruption

    Source: Eindhoven University of Technology

    Swiss Federal Administration Faces Cyberattack Disrupting IT Systems

    Source: Swissinfo.ch

    Luxembourg Government Websites Targeted in Cyberattack

    Source: Florian Javel via LuxembourgTimes

    Prime Technological Services Reports Potential Data Breach

    Source: Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

    📢 #CyberNews

    IRS Relaunches Identity Protection Personal Identification Number Program

    Source: IRS

    Microsoft Takes Legal Action Against Foreign Hackers Exploiting AI Services

    Source: Microsoft

    U.S. Charges Three Russian Nationals Over Crypto Money Laundering Services

    Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ)

    New York Sues to Recover $2 Million in Crypto Stolen in Remote Job Scam

    Source: Supreme Court of The State of New York

    Italy Explores Telecom Security Deal with Private Firms Amid Controversy

    Source: Giada Zampano via AP News

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    #cyberbriefing #informationsecurity #Crypto #Ethereum #IBM #SocialMedia #YouTube #Hacktivism #Cybercrime #IRS #SpaceX #Musk


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