Author: Cybersecurity Analyst
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BianLian Ransomware Hits Basel-Stadt Education
Over a Terabyte of Sensitive Data Exposed On Darknet On May 9, 2023, the Department of Education of the Canton of Basel-Stadt fell victim to a massive cyberattack orchestrated by the notorious BianLian ransomware group. The cybercriminals successfully infiltrated the department’s systems and exfiltrated the shocking 1.2 terabytes of sensitive data. According to cyber criminals’ the data…
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CH Media Falls Victim to Play Ransomware
A Deep Dive into the Cybersecurity Incident Swiss media giant CH Media has become a victim of the notorious Play ransomware, a cyberattack that has left the company reeling and facing the release of sensitive information. This article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the incident, including the background of Play ransomware, the details of the attack…
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Unmasking the Hidden Threats: A Comprehensive Guide to Dark Web Monitoring for Robust Cybersecurity Protection
Introduction to the dark web and its threats The dark web is a part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines and requires specific software to access, such as the Tor browser. The anonymity provided by the dark web makes it a haven for cybercriminals, who use it to engage in illegal…
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Texas.gov reports of a new fraud uncovered
How cyber criminals steal our documents and why. Recently, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Department of Information Resources (DIR) have discovered a fraud activity involving the issuance of driver’s licenses to unauthorized persons. It was determined that criminal organizations abroad obtained personal information through illegal means and used it to create…
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Dark Web vs. Deep Web vs. Darknet: What’s the Difference?
The internet has become an integral part of our lives, providing us with easy access to information and services from all around the world. However, not all parts of the internet are easily accessible or visible to the public. The terms “Dark Web,” “Deep Web,” and “Darknet” are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer…
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Why Dark Web Monitoring Should Be a Top Priority for Your Cybersecurity Strategy
Image Source: Unsplash As a cybersecurity expert, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects that data breaches can have on businesses. In today’s digital age, cyber threats are constantly evolving, and one of the biggest threats comes from the dark web. In this article, I will explore the importance of dark web monitoring for…
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Haveibeenpwned vs. Kaduu: Two different Darknet Monitoring Approaches
What is Haveibeenpwned and how does i work? Haveibeenpwned is a website that allows individuals or organisations to check if their data has been exposed in known data breaches. The website was created by security researcher Troy Hunt in 2013 and has since become a widely used resource for individuals, organizations, and law enforcement agencies…
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33k Hong Kong exporter’s clients exposed online
Schools, NGOs, government departments and retail utilities at risk. Today, on April 11, a well-known threat actor in the hacking community, going by the name “LeakBase,” shared a database belonging to one of the fastest-growing importers and exporters in Hong Kong. The company, KoreanCorner, focuses on quality creative Korean products and mainly deals with B2B…
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Beware: New ChatGPT Chrome Extension Will Steal Your Account
Already 9k users fell victim to this add-on. A dangerous new threat has emerged on the Chrome Web Store, putting users’ accounts at risk. Cybercriminals have been caught using a fraudulent version of the popular ChatGPT extension to steal unsuspecting users’ Facebook accounts. What’s particularly alarming is that this malicious variant is posing as the…
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2.1M Cardholders in Danger as Hackers Celebrate Anniversary
And what does Joe Biden have to do with it? The president of the USA, indeed, has nothing to do with it. However, he is, apparently, very much loved by the cyber criminals, so they have called a darknet market after him. The operators of the carding website called “BidenCash” have marked the first anniversary…