Category: ➽News
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Coffee Lost Bagel: How Dating App Suffered a Cyberattack
A Week-Long Service Disruption During the last week of August, users of Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB) faced difficulties signing into their accounts or using the app. These issues disrupted users’ dating routines. Specifically, CMB determined that an “external actor” had deleted company data and files, causing the outage. The Outage: More Than a Technical Glitch…
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Cyberattack Hits “Mom’s Meals”: 1.2M Victims
Even ransomware couldn’t resist a taste of Mom’s Meals PurFoods, operating under the business name ‘Mom’s Meals,’ has recently disclosed a significant data breach that has affected the personal information of around 1.2 million customers and employees. The breach was a result of a ransomware attack, underscoring the importance of robust cybersecurity practices in today’s…
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They Steal Our Democracy: New Electoral Data Breach Exposes 8 years of UK Voter Data
The UK Voters Data Breach In an era dominated by digital advancements, the sanctity of democratic processes faces unforeseen threats. Recent revelations of electoral data breaches have ignited concerns over the vulnerability of voting systems. The journey towards safeguarding the essence of democracy takes a precarious turn as incidents akin to the one involving the…
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FraudGPT: The Latest AI Tool for Sophisticated Cyber Attacks
Why not “FraudClaude”? It sounds even better 😄 In a rapidly evolving cyber landscape, threat actors have once again made their presence known with the emergence of a new AI tool called FraudGPT. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, WormGPT, this cutting-edge technology is specifically designed to facilitate advanced cybercrime activities. Dark web marketplaces,…
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MOVEit Hack Exposes Deutsche Bank’s Client Data
Multiple banks affected by the same service provider attack Deutsche Bank AG, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, has confirmed a data breach at one of its service providers, leading to the exposure of customer data. The breach is believed to be part of a larger MOVEit Transfer data-theft attack. Bank spokesperson comments on…
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The Week in Threat Actors – July 6 – The new and the arrested
Unmasking the New Cyber Threats and Celebrating Security Victories The cyber security landscape is a dynamic and ever-evolving field, with new threat actors emerging and existing ones being apprehended. The first week of July has been no exception, with a flurry of activity that has kept the cyber security community on high alert. Here’s a…
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Swiss Government and Bank System Under Siege
Pro-Russian Cyber Group “NoName” Attacks and Leaves Unresponsive Dozens of Swiss Websites On Monday, June 12, 2023, the Swiss government and several state-linked companies fell victim to a series of cyber-attacks, rendering their websites inaccessible. The finance ministry of Switzerland confirmed the incident, stating that federal administration specialists were quick to notice the attack and…
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The Emergence of Rhysida and DarkRace: Two New Ransomware Threats
At least ten victims are listed in roughly a week of existence Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent years, and two new groups have emerged in May 2023: Rhysida and DarkRace. These sophisticated ransomware groups have already targeted several organizations across Europe, encrypting victims’ data and demanding ransom payments. Rhysida Ransomware Targets…
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The Rise of AI Malware: How to Protect Yourself
AI Enthusiasts gradually become #1 target for cybercriminals Over the years, malware operators have continuously adapted their strategies to capitalize on emerging trends and exploit new vulnerabilities. In the past, they primarily relied on distributing classic “keygen.exe” programs through platforms like YouTube, file sharing and custom fake websites, preying on users seeking free software or…
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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…