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FBI: Zeppelin Ransomware Could Encrypt Files Multiple Times in Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned US organizations on Thursday that attackers deploying Zeppelin ransomware could encrypt their devices multiple times...
Smishing Attack on Twilio Causes Employee Credential Leak and Data Breach
Twilio had disclosed that unknown hackers managed to deceive several of its employees into providing their credentials and offering the criminals a way into their infrastructure through a smishing attack.
"On August 4, 2022, Tw...
UK NHS Service May Take a Month to Recover After MSP Ransomware Attack
Managed service provider (MSP) Advanced confirmed that a ransomware attack on its systems disrupted emergency services (111) from the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).
According to the company, customers of seven...
Leaky Database of Chinese Adult Platform Exposed Personal Info of 14 Million Users
A leaky database belonging to the infamous Chinese-based adult platform Hjedd exposed sensitive information linked to more than 14 million user accounts.
According to security researcher Anurag Sen, the servers of the adult pla...
7-Eleven Stores Close in Denmark after Cyberattack
7-Eleven stores in Denmark shut down on Monday after falling victim to a cyberattack that disrupted their payment and checkout systems throughout the country.
The attack occurred during the early morning on Monday, with the com...
Ukrainian Security Service Dismantled Bot Farm of 1 Million
Ukraine’s cyberpolice dismantled a network of 1 million bots used to spread disinformation and destabilize Ukrainian society, according to a press release published on Tuesday by the SSU, the primary intelligence and security agen...
Spanish Research Center Said Russian Hackers Hit Its Systems with Ransomware
The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) issued a public statement on Tuesday alleging that Russian hackers infected its systems with ransomware.
CSIC is Spain’s largest public research institution and one of the most reno...
Two Orange County Men Sentenced to Prison for Crypto Scheme
A US Federal judge in California sentenced two Orange County men to prison for tricking victims into purchasing cryptocurrency that would give investors direct access to a "very" profitable trading program. This all ended up being...
FCC Alerts Americans to Robotext Scams on the Rise
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the US communications regulator, issued a warning last week drawing attention to an increased amount of robotext scams.
“Robotext scams are on the rise and may even be passing roboca...
BlackCat Ransomware Gang Claimed Attack on European Gas Pipeline
ALPHV ransomware gang, also known as BlackCat, claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Creos Luxembourg S.A. last week. Creos is a natural gas pipeline and electricity network operator in the European country.
The pipe...