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  • The Register: Akira ransomware is encrypting victims again following pure extortion fling

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/22/akira_encrypting_again/ Source: The Register Title: Akira ransomware is encrypting victims again following pure extortion fling Feedly Summary: Crooks revert to old ways for greater efficiency Experts believe the Akira ransomware operation is up to its old tricks again, encrypting victims’ files after a break from the typical double extortion tactics.… AI Summary and…

  • Hacker News: Brazil Arrests ‘USDoD’ Hacker in FBI Infragard Breach

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    Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/10/brazil-arrests-usdod-hacker-in-fbi-infragard-breach/ Source: Hacker News Title: Brazil Arrests ‘USDoD’ Hacker in FBI Infragard Breach Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the arrest of a notorious cybercriminal known as “USDoD,” highlighting his previous illicit activities, including infiltrating the FBI’s InfraGard program and leaking vast amounts of personal data. This…

  • The Register: ESET denies it was compromised as Israeli orgs targeted with ‘ESET-branded’ wipers

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/18/eset_denies_israel_branch_breach/ Source: The Register Title: ESET denies it was compromised as Israeli orgs targeted with ‘ESET-branded’ wipers Feedly Summary: Says ‘limited’ incident isolated to ‘partner company’ ESET denies being compromised after an infosec researcher highlighted a wiper campaign that appeared to victims as if it was launched using the Slovak security shop’s infrastructure.……

  • Slashdot: Casio Confirms Customer Data Stolen In Ransomware Attack

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/24/10/11/2033213/casio-confirms-customer-data-stolen-in-ransomware-attack?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Casio Confirms Customer Data Stolen In Ransomware Attack Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Short Summary:** Casio has publicly acknowledged a ransomware attack that led to the theft of sensitive personal and confidential data, including employee and customer details. While payment data remains secure, the potential scope of…

  • The Register: OpenAI says Chinese gang tried to phish its staff

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/10/china_phish_openai/ Source: The Register Title: OpenAI says Chinese gang tried to phish its staff Feedly Summary: Claims its models aren’t making threat actors more sophisticated – but is helping debug their code OpenAI has alleged the company disrupted a spear-phishing campaign that saw a China-based group target its employees through both their personal…

  • The Register: Moscow-adjacent GoldenJackal gang strikes air-gapped systems with custom malware

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/09/goldenjackal_custom_malware/ Source: The Register Title: Moscow-adjacent GoldenJackal gang strikes air-gapped systems with custom malware Feedly Summary: USB sticks help, but it’s unclear how tools that suck malware from them are delivered A cyberespionage APT crew named GoldenJackal hacked air-gapped PCs belonging to government and diplomatic entities at least twice using two sets of…

  • The Register: Ransomware gang Trinity joins pile of scumbags targeting healthcare

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/09/trinity_ransomware_targets_healthcare_orgs/ Source: The Register Title: Ransomware gang Trinity joins pile of scumbags targeting healthcare Feedly Summary: As if hospitals and clinics didn’t have enough to worry about At least one US healthcare provider has been infected by Trinity, an emerging cybercrime gang with eponymous ransomware that uses double extortion and other “sophisticated" tactics…

  • Hacker News: European govt air-gapped systems breached using custom malware

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    Source URL: https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/mind-air-gap-goldenjackal-gooses-government-guardrails/ Source: Hacker News Title: European govt air-gapped systems breached using custom malware Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: This text presents an extensive analysis of the GoldenJackal APT group’s cyberespionage activities, notably their attacks on air-gapped systems within governmental organizations in Europe. It introduces previously undocumented malware tools employed…

  • CSA: What You Need to Know About Cyber Extortion

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    Source URL: https://www.veeam.com/blog/cyber-extortion-protection-rapid-recovery-guide.html Source: CSA Title: What You Need to Know About Cyber Extortion Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides an in-depth analysis of cyber extortion, detailing various tactics employed by cybercriminals and the evolving nature of threats as organizations increasingly become targets. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness and…