Tag: hacktivist
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CSA: U.S. Strikes on Iran Could Trigger Cyber Retaliation
Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/articles/u-s-strikes-on-iran-could-trigger-cyber-retaliation Source: CSA Title: U.S. Strikes on Iran Could Trigger Cyber Retaliation Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the implications of Iranian cyber threats against U.S. critical infrastructure amid escalating geopolitical tensions. It emphasizes the evolving landscape of cyber threats, especially from adversaries who may leverage both traditional…
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The Register: Amazon CISO: Iranian hacking crews ‘on high alert’ since Israel attack
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/18/amazon_ciso_agentic_acceleration/ Source: The Register Title: Amazon CISO: Iranian hacking crews ‘on high alert’ since Israel attack Feedly Summary: Meanwhile, next-gen script kiddies are levelling up faster thanks to agentic AI Interview Iran’s state-sponsored cyber operatives and hacktivists have all increased their activities since the military conflict with Israel erupted last week – but…
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Slashdot: Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing 1.1 Terabytes of Disney’s Slack Data
Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/05/03/0126234/man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-11-terabytes-of-disneys-slack-data Source: Slashdot Title: Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing 1.1 Terabytes of Disney’s Slack Data Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: A 25-year-old man has admitted to hacking a Disney employee’s computer by using malware disguised as an AI art tool, leading to the theft of significant confidential data. This incident…
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The Register: Probe finds US Coast Guard has left maritime cybersecurity adrift
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/11/coast_guard_cybersecurity_fail/ Source: The Register Title: Probe finds US Coast Guard has left maritime cybersecurity adrift Feedly Summary: Numerous systemic vulnerabilities could scuttle $5.4T industry Despite the escalating cyber threats targeting America’s maritime transportation system, the US Coast Guard still lacks a comprehensive strategy to secure this critical infrastructure – nor does it have…
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The Register: Who is DDoSing you? Rivals, probably, or cheesed-off users
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/23/who_is_ddosing_you_competitors/ Source: The Register Title: Who is DDoSing you? Rivals, probably, or cheesed-off users Feedly Summary: Plus: ‘Largest-ever’ duff traffic tsunami clocks in at 5.6 Tbps In addition to Chinese spies invading organizations’ networks and ransomware crews locking up sensitive files, botnets blasting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks can still cause a…
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Alerts: CISA and EPA Release Joint Fact Sheet Detailing Risks Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose to WWS Sector
Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/12/13/cisa-and-epa-release-joint-fact-sheet-detailing-risks-internet-exposed-hmis-pose-wws-sector Source: Alerts Title: CISA and EPA Release Joint Fact Sheet Detailing Risks Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose to WWS Sector Feedly Summary: Today, CISA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose Cybersecurity Risks to Water and Wastewater Systems. This joint fact sheet provides Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) facilities with recommendations…
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News: Law enforcement shuts down 27 DDoS booters ahead of annual Christmas attacks
Source URL: https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/law-enforcement-shuts-down-27-ddos-booters-ahead-of-annual-christmas-attacks Source: News Title: Law enforcement shuts down 27 DDoS booters ahead of annual Christmas attacks Feedly Summary: Known as ‘booter’ and ‘stresser’ websites, these platforms enabled cybercriminals and hacktivists to flood targets with illegal traffic, rendering websites and other web-based services inaccessible.This multifaceted operation, coordinated by Europol and involving 15 countries, targeted…