Mobile Security
Xiaomi Android Devices Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities Across Applications and System Components
Numerous security vulnerabilities have been unveiled in diverse applications and system components within Xiaomi devices operating on the Android platform.
As stated in a report...
Data Leaks
Cautionary Notice: Okta Alerts of Unprecedented Surge in Proxy-Driven Credential Stuffing Attacks
Data Leaks
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The provider of identity and access management (IAM) services, Okta, has issued a warning regarding a notable increase in both the "frequency and magnitude"...
Senior Living Facility Data Breach Affects Thousands
Data Leaks
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Kisco Senior Living, a renowned senior living organization, recently faced a significant data breach affecting 26,000 individuals. The breach, described as a "data security...
In an endeavor to fortify critical infrastructure against threats stemming from artificial intelligence (AI), the U.S. government has introduced novel security directives.
The Department of...
Cybercrime
Deceptive Android Applications Pose as Leading Brands, Instigating Credential Theft
Cybercrime
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Deceptive Android applications, disguising themselves as prominent entities such as Google, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter), have been detected in the act of pilfering users' authentication details from compromised devices.
"In a recent report, the SonicWall Capture Labs threat research team highlighted the utilization of renowned Android app...
LockBit Ransomware Group Leader Exposed in FBI Breakthrough
Cybercrime
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The identity of the leader of the notorious LockBit ransomware group has been exposed following a major breakthrough by international law enforcement, ending a long-term manhunt aimed at dismantling the infamous cybercrime syndicate. The disclosure comes from a comprehensive update by Cybernews.
The FBI, in collaboration with the US Department...
Russian Operator of BTC-e Crypto Exchange Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering
Cybercrime
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Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national, has confessed to money laundering charges related to his involvement in the BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange, which operated from 2011 to 2017.
Vinnik, 44, was arrested in Greece in July 2017 and subsequently extradited to the United States in August 2022. He and his associates are...
Germany Summons Russian Ambassador Over Fancy Bear Cyber Espionage
Cybercrime
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Germany has called in the Russian ambassador to address allegations of cyber espionage linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence service, known as Fancy Bear. Berlin accuses Moscow of orchestrating a broad cyberattack campaign dating back to 2022.
"We and our allies will not tolerate these cyber intrusions and will employ...
Founders of Samourai Wallet Arrested for Allegedly Laundering Over $100 Million
Cybercrime
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In a significant crackdown on cryptocurrency crimes, the founders of Samourai Wallet, a mobile app designed for cryptocurrency mixing, have been arrested and face serious charges. Keonne Rodriguez, CEO, and William Lonergan Hill, CTO, are accused of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business that reportedly facilitated more than $2 billion...