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Hacker stole $55M worth of crypto from DeFi lender bZx via phishing
The hack took place after one of the bZx’s employees was sent a phishing email embedded with a malicious macro hidden in an MS word document.
November 8, 2021
US offers $10m reward for decisive info on DarkSide ransomware gang
The US is offering $10 million to anyone who can provide information to law enforcement authorities on the infamous DarkSide ransomware gang that may help in locating and arresting its operators.
November 4, 2021
New malware lures fake Chrome update to attack Windows PCs
The prime target of this malware campaign is unsuspecting users on Windows 10.
November 2, 2021
Millions of Android devices abused by UltimaSMS Adware Scam
The UltimaSMS Adware scam is abusing Android apps to subscribe users to premium SMS services that charge up to $40/month depending on their mobile carrier and geographic location.
October 26, 2021
Facebook sues Ukrainian man for scraping and selling 178m users’ data
Facebook tracked down the programmer after he mistakenly used the same username and contact information on email and job portals.
October 25, 2021
Google details cookie stealer malware campaign targeting YouTubers
Google attributed the malware campaign to a group of attackers recruited via a Russian-language hacker forum.
October 22, 2021
REvil ransomware gang goes dark after its Tor sites are hacked
In July 2021 the REvil ransomware group vanished due to mounting US pressure after the Kaseya attack. However,…
October 19, 2021
How using the purple team approach helps in addressing cybercrime
Automated purple teaming is one of the best ways to address cybercrime as it does not only test for the deficiencies in existing security controls.
October 18, 2021
Ad-blocker Chrome extension AllBlock injected ads in Google searches
AllBlock was available on Google Chrome's Web Store where it is marketed as a potent Ad Blocker focusing on Facebook and YouTube to prevent pop-ups.
October 17, 2021
CISA – Ransomware targeted SCADA systems of 3 US water facilities
US has warned of more ransomware attacks on IT and OT networks of country's Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) Sector facilities.
October 15, 2021