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  • The Register: Ripple NPM supply chain attack hunts for private keys

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/23/ripple_npm_supply_chain/ Source: The Register Title: Ripple NPM supply chain attack hunts for private keys Feedly Summary: A mystery thief and a critical CVE involved in crypto cash grab Many versions of the Ripple ledger (XRPL) official NPM package are compromised with malware injected to steal cryptocurrency.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The…

  • Unit 42: Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025

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    Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/2025-ransomware-extortion-trends/ Source: Unit 42 Title: Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025 Feedly Summary: Ransomware leak site data and Unit 42 case studies reveal new trends from Q1 2025, including the most active groups, targeted industries and novel extortion tactics. The post Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025 appeared first on Unit 42. AI…

  • CSA: Prioritizing Care when Facing Cyber Risks

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    Source URL: https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/prioritizing-continuity-care-face-cyber-risks-healthcare Source: CSA Title: Prioritizing Care when Facing Cyber Risks Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Short Summary with Insight:** The text explores the challenges and innovations in healthcare technology amidst cyber risks, particularly due to the shift towards digital solutions like EHRs and telemedicine. It emphasizes the critical need for robust…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: Unmasking the new XorDDoS controller and infrastructure

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    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/unmasking-the-new-xorddos-controller-and-infrastructure/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Unmasking the new XorDDoS controller and infrastructure Feedly Summary: Cisco Talos observed the ongoing global spread of the XorDDoS malware, predominantly targeting the United States, with evidence suggesting Chinese-speaking operators are using sophisticated tools to orchestrate widespread attacks. AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text discusses…

  • CSA: BEC in the Age of AI: The Growing Threat

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    Source URL: https://abnormalsecurity.com/blog/bec-age-of-ai Source: CSA Title: BEC in the Age of AI: The Growing Threat Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights the escalating threat of business email compromise (BEC) driven by artificial intelligence, illustrating how cybercriminals use AI tools to execute sophisticated attacks. It emphasizes the urgent need for organizations…

  • Krebs on Security: China-based SMS Phishing Triad Pivots to Banks

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    Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/04/china-based-sms-phishing-triad-pivots-to-banks/ Source: Krebs on Security Title: China-based SMS Phishing Triad Pivots to Banks Feedly Summary: China-based purveyors of SMS phishing kits are enjoying remarkable success converting phished payment card data into mobile wallets from Apple and Google. Until recently, the so-called “Smishing Triad” mainly impersonated toll road operators and shipping companies. But experts…

  • ISC2 Think Tank: DeepSeek Deep Dive: Uncovering the Opportunities and Risks

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    Source URL: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/5385/638002 Source: ISC2 Think Tank Title: DeepSeek Deep Dive: Uncovering the Opportunities and Risks Feedly Summary: In January 2025, the Chinese open-source artificial intelligence tool DeepSeek caused huge ripples in the AI market, granting user organizations affordable access to powerful LLMs. While this industry-disrupting innovation is indicative of the myriad opportunities that open-source…