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New Linux Variant of FASTCash Malware Targets Payment Switches in ATM Heists
North Korean threat actors have been observed using a Linux variant of a known malware family called FASTCash to steal funds as part of a financially-motivated campaign.
The malware is "installed on payment switches within compromised networks that handle card transactions for the means of facilitating the unauthorized withdrawal of cash from ATMs," a security researcher who goes by HaxRob said.
Pokémon video game developer confirms its systems were breached by hackers
Japanese video game developer Game Freak confirmed last week that it suffered a cyberattack earlier this year, resulting in a data leak.
ADT says hacker stole encrypted internal employee data after compromising business partner
Home security giant ADT said in a regulatory filing on Monday that a hacker compromised the systems of a third-party business partner and used it to steal encrypted internal employee data.
‘Clipper’ malware is being used to steal crypto, Binance warns
Binance is warning customers that malware is being used to manipulate withdrawal addresses in order to steal cryptocurrency, in a campaign that has led to “significant financial losses for victims.
Largest crypto exchange in Indonesia pledges to reimburse users after $22 million theft
A major cryptocurrency exchange in Southeast Asia has paused operations after $22 million in coins was stolen this week.
Iran-linked hackers target Iraqi government in new campaign
A suspected Iranian state-sponsored threat actor has targeted Iraqi government organizations and other entities in the country as part of a new espionage campaign, researchers have found.
Kimsuky-linked hackers use similar tactics to attack Russia and South Korea, researchers say
The threat actor known as Konni, which has been previously linked to the North Korean state-sponsored group Kimsuky, is intensifying its attacks on South Korea and Russia, according to a recent report
Chinese ‘Spamouflage’ operatives are mimicking disillusioned Americans online
A Chinese influence operation has ramped up its efforts to impact online discourse around the U.S. elections, creating fake personas across social media platforms to spread divisive messages about the state of the country.
FTC issues $3 million fine for security camera firm, issuing penalties for a range of violations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it will fine the security camera company Verkada $2.95 million over allegations that the firm’s poor security practices led to a hacker breaking into customers’ devices as well as accessing personal data.
Oil titan Halliburton confirms data was stolen in cyberattack
The oil and gas giant Halliburton confirmed to regulators Tuesday that it believes data was stolen from its…