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Slashdot: Microsoft Warns of Chinese Hackers Spying on Cloud Technology

Mar 5, 2025

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Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/03/05/1743246/microsoft-warns-of-chinese-hackers-spying-on-cloud-technology?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft Warns of Chinese Hackers Spying on Cloud Technology Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft’s report on the Silk Typhoon hacking group emphasizes how advanced persistent threats (APTs) are increasingly targeting cloud applications and remote management tools to conduct supply-chain attacks. The activities of this group…

The Register: China’s Silk Typhoon, tied to US Treasury break-in, now hammers IT and govt targets

Mar 5, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/china_silk_typhoon_update/ Source: The Register Title: China’s Silk Typhoon, tied to US Treasury break-in, now hammers IT and govt targets Feedly Summary: They’re good at zero-day exploits, too Silk Typhoon, the Chinese government crew believed to be behind the December US Treasury intrusions, has been abusing stolen API keys and cloud credentials in ongoing…

Wired: US Charges 12 Alleged Spies in China’s Freewheeling Hacker-for-Hire Ecosystem

Mar 5, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/us-charges-12-alleged-spies-in-chinas-freewheeling-hacker-for-hire-ecosystem/ Source: Wired Title: US Charges 12 Alleged Spies in China’s Freewheeling Hacker-for-Hire Ecosystem Feedly Summary: The Justice Department claims 10 alleged hackers and two Chinese government officials took part in a wave of cyberattacks around the globe that included breaching the US Treasury Department and more. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary:…

Microsoft Security Blog: Silk Typhoon targeting IT supply chain

Mar 5, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/03/05/silk-typhoon-targeting-it-supply-chain/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Silk Typhoon targeting IT supply chain Feedly Summary: Silk Typhoon is a Chinese state actor focused on espionage campaigns targeting a wide range of industries in the US and throughout the world. In recent months, Silk Typhoon has shifted to performing IT supply chain attacks to gain…

Unit 42: Beneath the Surface: Detecting and Blocking Hidden Malicious Traffic Distribution Systems

Mar 5, 2025

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Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/?p=138517 Source: Unit 42 Title: Beneath the Surface: Detecting and Blocking Hidden Malicious Traffic Distribution Systems Feedly Summary: A topological analysis and case studies add nuance to a study of malicious traffic distribution systems. We compare their use by attackers to benign systems. The post Beneath the Surface: Detecting and Blocking Hidden Malicious…

Wired: 1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers

Mar 5, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/1-million-third-party-android-devices-badbox-2/ Source: Wired Title: 1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers Feedly Summary: New research shows at least a million inexpensive Android devices—from TV streaming boxes to car infotainment systems—are compromised to allow bad actors to commit ad fraud and other cybercrime. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The…

The Register: Qilin ransomware gang claims attacks on cancer clinic, OB-GYN facility

Mar 5, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/qilin_ransomware_credit/ Source: The Register Title: Qilin ransomware gang claims attacks on cancer clinic, OB-GYN facility Feedly Summary: List of attacks by ‘No regrets’ crew leaking highly sensitive data continues to grow Qilin – the “no regrets" ransomware crew wreaking havoc on the global healthcare industry – just claimed responsibility for fresh attacks on…

The Register: Cybercrims now licking stamps and sending extortion demands in snail mail

Mar 5, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/snail_mail_data_release_extortion/ Source: The Register Title: Cybercrims now licking stamps and sending extortion demands in snail mail Feedly Summary: First crooks gave up encrypting data, and just stole it – now they don’t even bother pilfering info. Sheesh! Ransomware extortionists are now using letters sent by snail mail to demand payments, without bothering to…

Slashdot: YouTube Warns Creators an AI-Generated Video of Its CEO is Being Used For Phishing Scams

Mar 5, 2025

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Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/03/04/220243/youtube-warns-creators-an-ai-generated-video-of-its-ceo-is-being-used-for-phishing-scams?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: YouTube Warns Creators an AI-Generated Video of Its CEO is Being Used For Phishing Scams Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: YouTube has issued a warning to its creators about a phishing scam that employs an AI-generated video of CEO Neal Mohan to deceive users. The fake…

Google Online Security Blog: New AI-Powered Scam Detection Features to Help Protect You on Android

Mar 4, 2025

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Source URL: http://security.googleblog.com/2025/03/new-ai-powered-scam-detection-features.html Source: Google Online Security Blog Title: New AI-Powered Scam Detection Features to Help Protect You on Android Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses Google’s launch of AI-driven scam detection features for calls and text messages aimed at combating the rising sophistication of scams and fraud. With scammers…

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