Tag: evolving threats

  • News: International operation takes down another encrypted messaging service used by criminals

    Source URL: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/international-operation-takes-down-another-encrypted-messaging-service-used-criminals Source: News Title: International operation takes down another encrypted messaging service used by criminals Feedly Summary: MATRIX, a messaging service made by criminals for criminals, was first discovered by Dutch authorities on the phone of a criminal convicted for the murder of a Dutch journalist in 2021. A large-scale investigation into the…

  • The Register: Interpol nabs thousands, seizes millions in global cybercrime-busting op

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/01/interpol_cybercrime_busting/ Source: The Register Title: Interpol nabs thousands, seizes millions in global cybercrime-busting op Feedly Summary: Also, script kiddies still a threat, Tornado Cash is back, UK firms lose billions to avoidable attacks, and more Infosec in brief Interpol and its financial supporters in the South Korean government are back with another round…

  • The Register: First-ever UEFI bootkit for Linux in the works, experts say

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/27/firstever_uefi_bootkit_for_linux/ Source: The Register Title: First-ever UEFI bootkit for Linux in the works, experts say Feedly Summary: Bootkitty doesn’t bite… yet Security researchers say they’ve stumbled upon the first-ever UEFI bootkit targeting Linux, illustrating a key moment in the evolution of such tools.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The detection of “Bootkitty,”…

  • Alerts: CISA Releases Six Industrial Control Systems Advisories

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/11/26/cisa-releases-six-industrial-control-systems-advisories Source: Alerts Title: CISA Releases Six Industrial Control Systems Advisories Feedly Summary: CISA released six Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on November 26, 2024. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-24-331-01 Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM55xx and PowerLogic PM8ECC ICSA-24-331-02 Schneider Electric PowerLogic P5 ICSA-24-331-03…

  • Cloud Blog: Securing AI: Advancing the national security mission

    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/public-sector/securing-ai-advancing-the-national-security-mission/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Securing AI: Advancing the national security mission Feedly Summary: Artificial intelligence is not just a technological advancement; it’s a national security priority. In this new era, AI is both a powerful technology that can bolster any organization’s cybersecurity capabilities and also a critical part of the technology infrastructure…

  • Wired: Andrew Tate’s ‘Educational Platform’ Was Hacked

    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/andrew-tate-hack-undersea-cable-cut-iphone-graykey-salt-typhoon/ Source: Wired Title: Andrew Tate’s ‘Educational Platform’ Was Hacked Feedly Summary: Plus: The worst telecom hack in US history rolls on, iPhones are harder to break into, and more of the week’s top security news. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details significant security and privacy concerns, including the tracking…

  • The Register: SafePay ransomware gang claims Microlise attack that disrupted prison van tracking

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/22/safepay_microlise/ Source: The Register Title: SafePay ransomware gang claims Microlise attack that disrupted prison van tracking Feedly Summary: Fledgling band of crooks says it stole 1.2 TB of data The new SafePay ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack on UK telematics biz Microlise, giving the company less than 24 hours to…

  • Hacker News: Ghost Tap: New cash-out tactic with NFC Relay

    Source URL: https://www.threatfabric.com/blogs/ghost-tap-new-cash-out-tactic-with-nfc-relay Source: Hacker News Title: Ghost Tap: New cash-out tactic with NFC Relay Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a new cash-out tactic used by fraudsters, termed “Ghost Tap,” which involves relaying NFC traffic to covertly cash out stolen credit card information linked to mobile payment systems…

  • Cloud Blog: Empowering Gemini for Malware Analysis with Code Interpreter and Google Threat Intelligence

    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/gemini-malware-analysis-code-interpreter-threat-intelligence/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Empowering Gemini for Malware Analysis with Code Interpreter and Google Threat Intelligence Feedly Summary: One of Google Cloud’s major missions is to arm security professionals with modern tools to help them defend against the latest threats. Part of that mission involves moving closer to a more autonomous, adaptive…

  • Hacker News: Reverse Engineering iOS 18 Inactivity Reboot

    Source URL: https://naehrdine.blogspot.com/2024/11/reverse-engineering-ios-18-inactivity.html Source: Hacker News Title: Reverse Engineering iOS 18 Inactivity Reboot Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the new inactivity reboot feature in iOS 18, which adds a significant layer of security by forcing a device reboot after three days of inactivity. This feature aims to protect…