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Threats And Attacks

@unix_root shared
On Apr 21, 2021
REvil #ransomware gang has compromised #Apple supplier Quanta, and hackers are now threatening to leak stolen blueprints of future MacBooks if a $50 million ransom isn't paid. Sample blueprints published. Read: https://t.co/sWW2r9RTZ5 #infosec #cybersecurity #hacking #malware
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Hackers threaten to leak stolen Apple blueprints if $50 million ransom isn't paid

Hackers threaten to leak stolen Apple blueprints if $50 million ransom isn't paid

Hackers Threaten to Leak Apple Blueprints Stolen from Quanta if $50 Million Ransom Isn't Paid

@unix_root shared
On Apr 26, 2021
Researchers analyzed one of the largest password dumps, containing over 3.2 BILLION usernames and plain-text passwords, and discovered 1.5 MILLION records associated with emails linked to government domains around the world. Read: https://t.co/XmyXVW1aZp #infosec #cybersecurity
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3.2 Billion Leaked Passwords Contain 1.5 Million Records with Government Emails

3.2 Billion Leaked Passwords Contain 1.5 Million Records with Government Emails

1.5 million credentials associated with government domains have been discovered in 3.2 billion leaked email and password dumps.

@unix_root shared
On Apr 22, 2021
Cybercriminals are now using #Telegram messenger to control ToxicEye #malware deployed on infected computers remotely. https://t.co/uIAyILIqHi #infosec #cybersecurity
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Cybercriminals Using Telegram Messenger to Control ToxicEye Malware

Cybercriminals Using Telegram Messenger to Control ToxicEye Malware

Telegram Messenger being used by cybercriminals to control ToxicEye Malware

@paulsparrows shared
On Apr 22, 2021
A new day a new VPN vulnerability exploited by nation-state attackers: CVE-2021-22893 allows remote code-execution and is being used to compromise VPN appliances in defense, finance and government orgs #zeroday #zerotrust https://t.co/xXEio2sKw4
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Pulse Secure Critical Zero-Day Security Bug Under Active Exploit

Pulse Secure Critical Zero-Day Security Bug Under Active Exploit

CVE-2021-22893 allows remote code-execution (RCE) and is being used in the wild by nation-state cyberattackers to compromise VPN appliances in defense, finance and government orgs.

@helpnetsecurity shared
On Apr 21, 2021
Securing vehicles from potential cybersecurity threats - https://t.co/T43r24cCIt - #autotech #automotive #CybersecurityManagement https://t.co/TvjE3j8H6j
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Securing vehicles from potential cybersecurity threats

Securing vehicles from potential cybersecurity threats

Addressing the issue of cybersecurity of connected vehicles should not be a huge problem for organizations in the automotive industry.

@SecurityWeek shared
On Apr 21, 2021
SecurityWeek Daily Briefing for April 21, 2021 | https://t.co/FufmViLZst
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DDoS Attack Trends and Defense Strategies

DDoS Attack Trends and Defense Strategies

SecurityWeek Briefing: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 How Not to Micromanage| EU Unveils AI Rules to Tackle Big Brother Fears Visit SecurityWeek.Com | Advertise | Contact Webcasts RSS Feed ...

@FireEye shared
On Apr 22, 2021
RT @MSNBC: JUST IN: China is behind a newly discovered series of hacks against key targets in the U.S. government, private companies and the country’s critical infrastructure, cybersecurity firm Mandiant says. https://t.co/FpcEpS39qw
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China behind another hack as U.S. cybersecurity issues mount

China behind another hack as U.S. cybersecurity issues mount

China is behind a series of hacks against key targets in the U.S. government, private companies and critical infrastructure, a cybersecurity firm said.

@threatpost shared
On Apr 23, 2021
REvil is trying to go medieval on @Apple - $50M ransom! We break down motivations and what will likely happen next: https://t.co/wAEYy8yDSC #ransomware #cyberattack
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REvil’s Big Apple Ransomware Gambit Looks to Pay Off

REvil’s Big Apple Ransomware Gambit Looks to Pay Off

The notorious cybercrime gang could make out whether or not Apple pays the $50 million ransom.

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