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Iran-linked hackers increasingly spy on governments in Gulf region, researchers say
An Iran-linked cyberespionage group has stepped up its attacks in recent months against government agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the broader Gulf region, according to a new report.
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.
Germany shuts down 47 cryptocurrency exchange services used by cybercriminals
German law enforcement has shut down 47 cryptocurrency exchange services that ransomware gangs and other cybercriminals used for money laundering.
DOJ indicts Chinese national for spear phishing campaign against NASA, FAA, Air Force
The Justice Department indicted a Chinese national for attempting to hack several aviation agencies across the U.S. government in order to steal software and code created by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and others.
Feds sentence 12 crypto thieves behind SIM swaps, home invasions
A dozen people involved in a string of armed cryptocurrency robberies have been sentenced this month — including a Florida man handed a 47-year jail term in relation to the brutal home invasions.
Multiple attacks forces CISA to order agencies to upgrade or remove end-of-life Ivanti appliance
The nation’s top cyber watchdogs urged federal agencies to either remove or upgrade an Ivanti appliance that is no longer being updated and has been exploited in attacks.
CISA says SonicWall bug being exploited as experts warn of ransomware gang use
Federal cybersecurity experts are warning that a vulnerability affecting products from SonicWall is being exploited, and ordered all federal civilian agencies to implement a patch for the bug by the end of the month.
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…
EC-Council C|EH Threat Report 2024: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Professionals 2024
The digital landscape is constantly shifting, and with it, the tactics and methods employed by cyber threat actors. Staying informed and ahead of the curve is not just a goal but rather a necessity.