Alpha ransomware linked to NetWalker operation dismantled in 2021
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North Korean hackers now launder stolen crypto via YoMix tumbler
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-now-launder-stolen-crypto-via-yomix-tumbler/
Zeus, IcedID malware gangs leader pleads guilty, faces 40 years in prison
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zeus-icedid-malware-gangs-leader-pleads-guilty-faces-40-years-in-prison/
Microsoft says it fixed a Windows Metadata server issue that’s still broken
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-it-fixed-a-windows-metadata-server-issue-thats-still-broken/
US offers up to $15 million for tips on ALPHV ransomware gang
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-offers-up-to-15-million-for-tips-on-alphv-ransomware-gang/
RansomHouse gang automates VMware ESXi attacks with new MrAgent tool


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RansomHouse gang automates VMware ESXi attacks with new MrAgent tool
The RansomHouse ransomware operation has created a new tool named 'MrAgent' that automates the deployment of its data encrypter across mu...
FBI disrupts Russian Moobot botnet infecting Ubiquiti routers


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FBI disrupts Russian Moobot botnet infecting Ubiquiti routers
The FBI took down a botnet of small office/home office (SOHO) routers used by Russia's Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff (GRU...
OpenAI blocks state-sponsored hackers from using ChatGPT


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OpenAI blocks state-sponsored hackers from using ChatGPT
OpenAI has removed accounts used by state-sponsored threat groups from Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia, that were abusing its artificial intel...
FTC orders Blackbaud to boost security after massive data breach


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FTC orders Blackbaud to boost security after massive data breach
Blackbaud has settled with the Federal Trade Commission after being charged with poor security and reckless data retention practices, leading to a ...
Cloudflare hacked using auth tokens stolen in Okta attack


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Cloudflare hacked using auth tokens stolen in Okta attack
Cloudflare disclosed today that its internal Atlassian server was breached by a suspected 'nation state attacker' who accessed its Conflu...
Microsoft fixes connection issue affecting Outlook email apps


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Microsoft fixes connection issue affecting Outlook email apps
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing desktop and mobile email clients to fail to connect when using Outlook.com accounts.
More Android apps riddled with malware spotted on Google Play


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More Android apps riddled with malware spotted on Google Play
An Android remote access trojan (RAT) known as VajraSpy was found in 12 malicious applications, six of which were available on Google Play from Apr...
PurpleFox malware infected thousands of systems in Ukraine
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/purplefox-malware-infected-thousands-of-systems-in-ukraine/
Google shares fix for Pixel phones hit by bad system update

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Google shares fix for Pixel phones hit by bad system update
Google has shared a temporary fix for owners of Google Pixel devices that were rendered unusable after installing the January 2024 Google Play syst...
New Windows Event Log zero-day flaw gets unofficial patches


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New Windows Event Log zero-day flaw gets unofficial patches
Free unofficial patches are available for a new Windows zero-day vulnerability dubbed 'EventLogCrasher' that lets attackers remotely cras...
CISA orders federal agencies to disconnect Ivanti VPN appliances by Saturday


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CISA orders federal agencies to disconnect Ivanti VPN appliances by Saturday
CISA has ordered U.S. federal agencies to disconnect all Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure VPN appliances vulnerable to multiple actively exp...
Hackers push USB malware payloads via news, media hosting sites
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-push-usb-malware-payloads-via-news-media-hosting-sites/
Police seize record 50,000 Bitcoin from now-defunct piracy site
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/police-seize-record-50-000-bitcoin-from-now-defunct-piracy-site/
Europcar denies data breach of 50 million users, says data is fake
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europcar-denies-data-breach-of-50-million-users-says-data-is-fake/
Exploit released for Android local elevation flaw impacting 7 OEMs
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Exploit released for Android local elevation flaw impacting 7 OEMs
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a local privilege elevation flaw impacting at least seven Android original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is n...