Cybersecurity (21)

A malware distribution service uses more than 3,000 GitHub accounts

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Malware distribution service uses more than 3,000 GitHub accounts

Stargazer Goblin used over 3,000 fake GitHub accounts to distribute information-stealing malware through password-protected archives. Some accounts...

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North Korean hacker hired by US security vendor immediately loaded malware

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North Korean hacker hired by US security vendor immediately loaded malware

KnowBe4, a US-based security vendor, discovered it had hired a North Korean hacker who attempted to load malware into their network, prompting an FBI...

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New bipartisan legislation targets healthcare cyber threats

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New bipartisan legislation targets healthcare cyber threats

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation—the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2024—to strengthen the resilience of the...

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Cybercriminal sentenced for hacking psychotherapy clinic

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Cybercriminal sentenced for hacking psychotherapy clinic

A Finnish hacker, Julius “Zeekil” Kivimäki, was recently sentenced to six years and three months in prison for orchestrating an extortion scheme...

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10 billion passwords leaked in RockYou2024’s largest compilation

Cybernews uncovered the largest-ever password compilation.

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Cybercrimes syndicate with Russian ties paralyzes Indiana County

A Russia-linked criminal syndicate, known as the Blacksuit group infiltrated Monroe County, Indiana's computer systems, effectively shutting down all...

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Florida health department ransomware attack exposes 100 GB of data

Hackers are now claiming to have published 100 gigabytes of data.

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'Eldorado' targeting Windows and Linux systems

A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, Eldorado, is targeting Windows and Linux systems with sophisticated encryption methods. It has...

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AHA calls for clarity in CISA's proposed cyber incident rules

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has issued a response to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) proposed rule,...

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Cyberattack strikes Chicago children's hospital, exposing data of over 790,000

On January 31, 2024, the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack that brought down its IT...

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Period trackers and their risk to abortion data

Period trackers help users monitor their menstrual cycles by logging details like period dates, ovulation, sexual activity, and symptoms. These apps...

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Russian hackers leak 300 million NHS patient interactions

A massive data breach has rocked the British healthcare system. Russian hackers allegedly stole sensitive records of over 300 million patient...

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