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Akira ransomware targets Cisco VPNs to breach organizations

23Aug

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Akira ransomware targets Cisco VPNs to breach organizations

There is growing proof that the Akira ransomware uses Cisco VPN (virtual private network) equipment as an entry point into business networks in order to hack into them, steal data, and ultimately encrypt it. Launched in March 2023, the Akira ransomware operation is a relatively recent ransomware operation. Later, the organization added a Linux encryptor to target VMware ESXi virtual machines. Cisco VPN solutions are commonly used by employees who work remotely and are widely embraced across various industries to allow secure, encrypted data transmission between users and corporate networks read more Akira ransomware targets Cisco VPNs to breach organizations. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybersecurity awareness with our comprehensive coverage of t...

Gamaredon hackers start stealing data 30 minutes after a breach

17Jul

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Gamaredon hackers start stealing data 30 minutes after a breach

The Gamaredon hacker operates in quick attacks and can take data from compromised computers in less than an hour, according to a warning from Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA). Cybersecurity researchers have connected Gamaredon, also known as Armageddon, UAC-0010, and Shuckworm, to the Russian Federal Security Service and have noted that some of its members are former SSU officials who defected to Russia in 2014. Threat actors are thought to be behind thousands of attacks against the Ukrainian government and other important public and private organizations since the beginning of the Russian invasion read more Gamaredon hackers start stealing data 30 minutes after a breach. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybersecurity awareness wit...

Discord Breached After Service Agent Targeted

16May

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Discord Breached After Service Agent Targeted

Discord has informed customers of a data breach that happened as a result of a threat actor gaining unauthorized access to a third-party customer service agent's support issue queue. conversations issued to affected customers stated, "Due to the nature of the incident it is possible that your email address, the contents of customer service messages, and any attachments sent between you and Discord may have been exposed to a third party," according to information obtained by Infosecurity. According to the well-known messaging service, as soon as the problem was identified, the compromised account was terminated, and virus scans were carried out on the user's computer read more Discord Breached After Service Agent Targeted. With ReconBee.com Stay ahead of the latest threats with in...

17Jan

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Risk, Security

ODIN Intelligence website is defaced as hackers claim breach

On Sunday, someone vandalized the website for ODIN Intelligence, a business that offers technology and solutions to law enforcement and police departments. The alleged hack occurred just days after Wired revealed that an app created by the company, SweepWizard, which helps police manage and coordinate multi-agency raids, had a serious security flaw that exposed sensitive information about upcoming police operations as well as the personal information of police suspects to the public internet. Law enforcement agencies can get tools like SweepWizard and other technologies from ODIN. It also offers SONAR, or the Sex Offender Notification and Registration system, a program utilized by local and state law enforcement to remotely oversee sex offenders who have been registered read the com...

22Dec

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Business, Risk, Security

Hackers Breach Okta’s GitHub Repositories, Steal Source Code

The identity and access management service provider Okta said on Wednesday that several of its source code repositories had been improperly accessed earlier this month. According to the firm, "There is no impact to any clients, including any HIPAA, FedRAMP, or DoD customers." Customers are not compelled to take any action. Unknown threat actors gained access to the code repositories for the Okta Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC), which are housed on GitHub, according to the security incident, which was initially reported by Bleeping Computer. The source code was subsequently copied by abusing the access read the complete article Hackers Breach Okta's GitHub Repositories, Steal Source Code.