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Key made out of binary code showing ransomware decryptor for Indonesian national data center

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Cyber Crime Group Provides Ransomware Decryptor to Indonesian National Data Center for Free, Asks for Donations

July 9, 2024

The cyber crime group that locked up an Indonesian national data center last month, impacting hundreds of government services, has opted to provide the ransomware decryptor for free. This was accompanied by an apology, but also a donation link exhorting the Indonesian government and public to show gratitude for their supposed generosity.

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Traditional Security Awareness Training Needs an Upgrade

November 17, 2021

Traditional form of security awareness training rarely achieves what it’s set out to do. Instead, valuable time is taken out of employees’ days to complete training that positions them as the problem, thereby reinforcing a negative stigma and undermining the entire process.

Hands typing on keyboard with unlocked padlock showing leaked credentials and passwords

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71 Million Leaked Credentials From Naz.API Stolen Account List Added to Have I Been Pwned

January 22, 2024

Leading data breach cross-checking service Have I Been Pwned has added about 71 million email addresses from "Naz.API," a new dataset circulating on the dark web that contains a massive collection of leaked credentials and plaintext passwords.

Hand reaching out to mobile phone to uninstall mobile app, showing how companies are using push notifications for uninstall tracking

Data Privacy News

Companies Using Push Notifications for Mobile App Uninstall Tracking

October 25, 2018

Mobile app makers can now use uninstall tracking software to inundate ex-users with advertising designed to win them back. Can app developers continue to use customer data for any purpose which fits their business model – even after users have deleted the mobile app?

Facebook screen in the hands of a woman showing account takeover of Facebook profiles

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An Effective Account Takeover Trick Is Helping Scammers Steal Thousands of Facebook Profiles

May 3, 2023

Attackers approach targets for account takeover pretending to be a member of the Meta tech support team, using Facebook profiles that they have created that have a post history that makes it appear as if they are a legitimate employee.

Hacker stealing data from laptop at night showing Iranian hackers exploiting vulnerability

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Iranian Hacking Group on a Tear Targeting F5 Networks Devices; Believed to be Government-Sponsored

August 21, 2020

A new FBI security alert indicates that a group of Iranian hackers are on a spree of compromising the BIG-IP products manufactured by F5 Networks.

Toronto City Hall in downtown showing Clop ransomware gang data breach via GoAnywhere vulnerability

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Clop Ransomware Breached the City of Toronto, Virgin Red and Others via GoAnywhere Vulnerability

April 5, 2023

Clop ransomware has breached dozens of organizations, including the City of Toronto, Virgin Red, and Pension Protection Fund via the GoAnywhere vulnerability.

Chinese flag on circuit board showing Chinese hacking group target critical infrastructure

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Chinese Hacking Group That Targeted Critical Infrastructure Disrupted, Booted From Compromised Devices

February 2, 2024

A botnet used by a state-backed Chinese hacking group has lost at least some of its capacity, according to security officials that spoke to Reuters anonymously. The Volt Typhoon group has been targeting US critical infrastructure since at least mid-2021.

China flag in a crowded street showing facial recognition technology

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China’s Draft Rules Would Force User Consent for Facial Recognition Technology, With Expected Government Exceptions

August 17, 2023

China’s new rules for facial recognition technology require companies to protect personal information, and to demonstrate a "specific purpose" and "sufficient necessity" when collecting biometric data of this nature.

Drums of slot machine showing cybersecurity issue at MGM

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“Cybersecurity Issue” at MGM Brings Vegas Strip Properties to a Standstill

September 14, 2023

MGM, one of the two largest casino-hotel chains on the Strip, has not yet confirmed the nature of the attack, calling it a 'cybersecurity issue.' The properties remain open, but operations such as front desk check-ins and payouts for casino games have had to shift to entirely manual operations.

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Cyber Crime Group Provides Ransomware Decryptor to Indonesian National Data Center for Free, Asks for Donations

Traditional Security Awareness Training Needs an Upgrade

71 Million Leaked Credentials From Naz.API Stolen Account List Added to Have I Been Pwned

Companies Using Push Notifications for Mobile App Uninstall Tracking

An Effective Account Takeover Trick Is Helping Scammers Steal Thousands of Facebook Profiles

Iranian Hacking Group on a Tear Targeting F5 Networks Devices; Believed to be Government-Sponsored

Clop Ransomware Breached the City of Toronto, Virgin Red and Others via GoAnywhere Vulnerability

Chinese Hacking Group That Targeted Critical Infrastructure Disrupted, Booted From Compromised Devices

China’s Draft Rules Would Force User Consent for Facial Recognition Technology, With Expected Government Exceptions

“Cybersecurity Issue” at MGM Brings Vegas Strip Properties to a Standstill

Leak of Microsoft Meeting Documents Indicates Company Is Struggling to Keep Up With Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered by Mythos

Cyber Attack by Suspected Iranian Hackers Hits 36 Minnesota Water Utilities, Causing Outages

Feds Warn About Iranian Hackers Expanding the List of Targeted PLCs to Compromise Critical Infrastructure

Out-of-Control AI Agent Strikes Again, Hacks Accounts at Four Additional Services