Tag: extortion
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The Register: North Korea’s fake IT worker scam hauled in at least $88 million over six years
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/13/doj_dpkr_fake_tech_worker_indictment/ Source: The Register Title: North Korea’s fake IT worker scam hauled in at least $88 million over six years Feedly Summary: DoJ thinks it’s found the folks that ran it, and some of the ‘IT warriors’ sent out to fleece employers North Korea’s fake IT worker scams netted the hermit kingdom $88…
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The Register: Heart surgery device maker’s security bypassed, data encrypted and stolen
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/10/artivion_security_incident/ Source: The Register Title: Heart surgery device maker’s security bypassed, data encrypted and stolen Feedly Summary: Sounds like th-aorta get this sorted quickly A manufacturer of devices used in heart surgeries says it’s dealing with “a cybersecurity incident" that bears all the hallmarks of a ransomware attack.… AI Summary and Description: Yes…
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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…
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Data and computer security | The Guardian: Alder Hey children’s hospital explores ‘data breach’ after ransomware claims
Source URL: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/29/alder-hey-childrens-hospital-explores-data-breach-after-ransomware-claims Source: Data and computer security | The Guardian Title: Alder Hey children’s hospital explores ‘data breach’ after ransomware claims Feedly Summary: Screenshots purporting to be from systems of Liverpool NHS health facility have been posted onlineA ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from the Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool, allegedly…
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Slashdot: Hacker In Snowflake Extortions May Be a US Soldier
Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/11/27/1958219/hacker-in-snowflake-extortions-may-be-a-us-soldier?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Hacker In Snowflake Extortions May Be a US Soldier Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights a significant data breach involving the cloud storage company Snowflake, where hackers exploited weak security measures to steal sensitive data from numerous companies. The story underscores the challenges of…
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Hacker News: Hacker in Snowflake Extortions May Be a U.S. Soldier
Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/11/hacker-in-snowflake-extortions-may-be-a-u-s-soldier/ Source: Hacker News Title: Hacker in Snowflake Extortions May Be a U.S. Soldier Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details a security breach involving the cloud data storage company Snowflake, highlighting the arrest of two individuals for data theft and extortion, while focusing on a still-at-large hacker…
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Krebs on Security: Hacker in Snowflake Extortions May Be a U.S. Soldier
Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/11/hacker-in-snowflake-extortions-may-be-a-u-s-soldier/ Source: Krebs on Security Title: Hacker in Snowflake Extortions May Be a U.S. Soldier Feedly Summary: Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing data from and extorting dozens of companies that used the cloud data storage company Snowflake, but a third suspect — a prolific hacker known as Kiberphant0m — remains…
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The Register: Another ‘major cyber incident’ at a UK hospital, outpatients asked to stay away
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/26/third_major_cyber_incident_declared/ Source: The Register Title: Another ‘major cyber incident’ at a UK hospital, outpatients asked to stay away Feedly Summary: Third time this year an NHS unit’s IT systems have come under attack A UK hospital is declaring a “major incident," cancelling all outpatient appointments due to "cybersecurity reasons."… AI Summary and Description:…
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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…