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SharePoint Phishing Scam Targets 1600 Across US and Europe

24Mar

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SharePoint Phishing Scam Targets 1600 Across US and Europe

At least 1600 people in Europe, the US, and other nations have been the subject of a novel phishing scam that relies on reliable servers from Microsoft's collaborative platform SharePoint. It uses a native notification mechanism. In a new advisory released earlier today, Kaspersky security experts detailed the discoveries and added that cybercriminals have used the scam to obtain the login information for a number of email accounts, including Yahoo!, AOL, Outlook, Office 365, and others. The employee gets the typical message that someone is sharing a file read more SharePoint Phishing Scam Targets 1600 Across US and Europe. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity news and increase your cybersecurity awareness through ReconBee.com‘s in-depth coverage of the newest threats, b...

UK Joins US, Canada, Others in Banning TikTok From Government Devices

17Mar

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UK Joins US, Canada, Others in Banning TikTok From Government Devices

The Chinese-owned social media app TikTok will soon be blocked on all devices used by the UK government, according to recent announcements. Following a security review of the app ordered by Cabinet Office Ministers, Oliver Dowden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, confirmed the plans earlier today. "We are today prohibiting this programme from government devices because the security of sensitive government data must come first. The use of additional data-extracting applications will be monitored, according to Dowden. The TikTok software asks users for permission to view data stored on the device when it is first installed read more UK Joins US, Canada, Others in Banning TikTok From Government Devices. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybers...

ChipMixer Crypto Laundromat Shut Down By German and US Authorities

17Mar

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ChipMixer Crypto Laundromat Shut Down By German and US Authorities

An investigation spearheaded by German and American authorities and supported by Europol, Belgium, Poland, Switzerland, and other countries has focused on the cryptocurrency mixer known as ChipMixer. The anti-money-laundering operation, which was carried out on Wednesday, destroyed the ChipMixer network and confiscated four servers, 7TB of data, and 1909.4 Bitcoins (approximately $47.3m) in 55 transactions. According to reports, the majority of the confiscated monies were linked to dark web markets, crypto assets that had been stolen, ransomware organizations, trafficking in illegal items, and the purchase of materials for child sexual abuse read more ChipMixer Crypto Laundromat Shut Down By German and US Authorities. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your ...

White House Allocates $3.1bn to Cybersecurity in New Budget

13Mar

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White House Allocates $3.1bn to Cybersecurity in New Budget

In its most recent budget report, the White House allotted a total of $3.1 billion on cybersecurity infrastructure. According to the paper, which was published on Thursday, $145 million of this sum will be used to make the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) "more resilient and defensible." The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 will be implemented with $98 million of the remaining monies, while CISA's internal cybersecurity and analytical capabilities will get $425 million in improvements read more White House Allocates $3.1bn to Cybersecurity in New Budget. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybersecurity awareness with our comprehensive coverage of the latest threats, breaches, and solutions.

Ransomware Attack Hits US Marshals Service

1Mar

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Ransomware Attack Hits US Marshals Service

A computer system containing "law enforcement sensitive information" has apparently been impacted by a ransomware attack directed at the US Marshals Service (USMS). The intrusion also compromised the personal information of the targets of the inquiry, according to Drew Wade, chief of the Marshals Service public affairs office, who made the statement Monday night. Wade explained, "The impacted system contains law enforcement sensitive material, including returns from legal process, administrative information, and personally identifiable information belonging to subjects of USMS investigations, third parties, and some USMS personnel." The officer stated that the breach was found on February 17 by the US Marshals Service read more Ransomware Attack Hits US Marshals Service. Stay ...

US Treasury sanctions Russian cyber and influence entities

28Feb

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US Treasury sanctions Russian cyber and influence entities

The US Treasury has been imposing sanctions on Russian corporations and individuals on a regular basis. Yet, it has sanctioned cyber-adjacent companies for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The US sanctioned 22 individuals and 83 businesses in Russia, as well as 30 persons and companies in third-party nations who assisted Moscow in evading earlier US sanctions. Since 2014, when the Kremlin staged the annexation of Crimea and launched the Donbas war, America has imposed sanctions on Russian organizations and officials read more US Treasury sanctions Russian cyber and influence entities. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybersecurity awareness with our comprehensive coverage of the latest threats, breaches, and solutions.

Russian man accused of selling prolific hacking tool extradited to US

24Feb

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Russian man accused of selling prolific hacking tool extradited to US

A 28-year-old Russian man was detained in Georgia and extradited to the US, according to the Justice Department, on charges that he created and sold a hacking tool that was used to gain the login credentials for tens of thousands of computers around the world. Prosecutors claim that Dariy Pankov advertised access to more than 35,000 systems, made over $350,000 in illegal sales, and provided a platform for cybercriminals to carry out ransomware attacks and tax fraud. Pankov’s arrest is the latest move by US law enforcement agencies to try to nab accused Russian cybercriminals who venture outside of Russia read more Russian man accused of selling prolific hacking tool extradited to the US. With ReconBee.com Stay ahead of the latest threats with in-depth coverage of cyber attacks an...

US hospital attacked by BlackCat denies hackers

23Feb

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US hospital attacked by BlackCat denies hackers

A US-based healthcare organization that manages more than a dozen hospitals have refused to pay ransom to hackers with ties to Russia. Healthcare provider Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), situated in Pennsylvania, said that the BlackCat gang attacked the institution with a ransomware attack. The malware ALPHV/BlackCat was first discovered in 2021. The group, like many others in the criminal underground, runs a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) company that offers software subscriptions to other criminals. On February 6, LVHN discovered unauthorized activity on its IT systems read more US hospitals attacked by BlackCat denies hackers. With ReconBee.com Stay ahead of the latest threats with in-depth coverage of cyber attacks and cybersecurity trends, and the latest cybersecurit...