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Recently-patched Firefox bug exploited against Tor browser users
The Tor anonymity network issued an emergency patch last week to address a recently-discovered security flaw that was being exploited against its users.
Southeast Asian cyber-fraud industry ‘outpacing’ law enforcement with new tools: UN
Transnational criminal groups in Southeast Asia are incorporating new tools like artificial intelligence and deepfake technology to expand their cyber fraud capabilities, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime said Monday.
Construction companies potentially vulnerable through accounting software, report says
Unidentified hackers have targeted companies in the construction industry through accounting software known as Foundation, researchers said Tuesday.
‘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.
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The nation’s top cyber watchdogs urged federal agencies to either remove or upgrade an Ivanti appliance that is no longer being updated and has been exploited in attacks.
Kawasaki’s European arm restores operation after cyberattack claimed by Ransomhub
Japanese motor vehicle giant Kawasaki said its European offices are in the process of recovering from a cyberattack that has caused a range of issues over the last week.
Hospital system to pay $65 million for dark web data leak, including images of nude cancer patients
A Pennsylvania-based hospital network has agreed to a $65 million settlement in a class action suit tied to a massive data leak, including the publication of images of 600 nude cancer patients.
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
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.
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.