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February Patch Tuesday delivers 57 packages

After January’s deluge, a calmer update volume returns [...]

Sophos AI Assistant: Accelerating security operations with GenAI

Introducing the powerful new AI Assistant in Sophos XDR. Crafted by experts, created for everyone. [...]

Scalable Vector Graphics files pose a novel phishing threat

The SVG file format can harbor malicious HTML, scripts, and malware [...]

Sophos Acquires Secureworks

Transforming the future, together [...]

Update: Cybercriminals still not fully on board the AI train (yet)

A year after our initial research on threat actors’ attitudes to generative AI, we revisit some underground forums and find that many cybercriminals are still skeptical – although there has been a slight shift [...]

Beyond the hype: The business reality of AI for cybersecurity

Real-world insights from 400 IT leaders, plus practical guidance to enhance business outcomes [...]

Student Loan Breach Exposes 2.5M Records

2.5 million people were affected, in a breach that could spell more trouble down the line. [...]

Watering Hole Attacks Push ScanBox Keylogger

Researchers uncover a watering hole attack likely carried out by APT TA423, which attempts to plant the ScanBox JavaScript-based reconnaissance tool. [...]

Tentacles of ‘0ktapus’ Threat Group Victimize 130 Firms

Over 130 companies tangled in sprawling phishing campaign that spoofed a multi-factor authentication system. [...]

Ransomware Attacks are on the Rise

Lockbit is by far this summer’s most prolific ransomware group, trailed by two offshoots of the Conti group. [...]

Cybercriminals Are Selling Access to Chinese Surveillance Cameras

Tens of thousands of cameras have failed to patch a critical, 11-month-old CVE, leaving thousands of organizations exposed. [...]

Twitter Whistleblower Complaint: The TL;DR Version

Twitter is blasted for security and privacy lapses by the company’s former head of security who alleges the social media giant’s actions amount to a national security risk. [...]

Authorities seize Phobos and 8Base ransomware servers, arrest 4 suspects

Law enforcement agencies from 14 countries collaborated in an investigation against the related Phobos and 8Base ransomware operations, arresting four suspects and seizing 27 servers, including the data leak and ransom negotiation websites. On Tuesday, the US Department of Justice also announced indictments against two Russian nationals who operated the “8Base” and “Affiliate 2803” affiliate platforms that deployed a variant of the Phobos ransomware. The suspects, identified as Roman Berezhnoy, 33, and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov, 39, were reportedly arrested Monday in Phuket, Thailand, along with two women who haven’t been named yet. The arrests were executed based on Interpol warrants… [...]

How to communicate clearly (and legally) during a cybersecurity crisis

What do a CISO handling a data breach and a 10-year-old who just accidentally broke his neighbor’s window have in common? Each has a difficult choice about what to communicate next – and how. As more and more enterprise leaders are learning, a failure to communicate honestly and own your mistakes could come back to bite you later. Uber knows this all too well. In 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice convicted Joe Sullivan, the company’s former chief of security, for lying about a 2016 hack where thieves stole data on approximately 57 million customers. Sullivan orchestrated a $100,000 bitcoin payment to… [...]

Hacker bringen falsche Rechnungen in Umlauf

Hacker haben eine Handelsfirma in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern angegriffen und in deren Namen Rechnungen verschickt. PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/ Shutterstock.com Wie die Regionalzeitung Nordkurier berichtet, sind Cyberkriminelle in das System einer Handelsfirma aus dem Landkreis Mecklenburgische Seenplatte eingedrungen. Der Name des Unternehmens wird allerdings nicht genannt. Nach Angaben der Polizei haben die Täter unter dem Namen des Betriebs falsche Rechnungen in Umlauf gebracht. Dazu seien zunächst authentische Rechnungen an die Kunden des Unternehmens verschickt worden, heißt es im Bericht. Kurz danach hätten diese jedoch E-Mails mit dem Hinweis erhalten, dass die vorherige Rechnung ungültig sei, da sich Kontodaten und Beträge geändert hätten.… [...]

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025: Takeaways, reflections, and learnings for the future

In January, leaders from around the world gathered at the 55th Annual World Economic Forum (WEF) Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. This annual event brings together influential voices from governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector to explore opportunities and solutions for global improvement.This year’s theme, “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” addressed the significant geo-economic shifts and the rapid pace of technological evolution that we are all navigating. Cybersecurity and the imperative to secure our digital world were key topics throughout the event, emphasizing the critical role of strategic collaboration in tackling these challenges. Increasingly sophisticated threat actors in… [...]

CSO Award and Hall of Fame Nominations Open Now

Has your organization pioneered groundbreaking security initiatives that delivered real business value? If so, now is the time to showcase your achievements and gain industry-wide recognition. As organizations navigate an era defined by evolving threats—including AI-driven attacks, heightened risks, and shifting dynamics of digital trust—the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role has never been more critical. Recognizing the organizations at the forefront of these challenges is essential to driving progress and strengthening the industry. That’s why organizations of all sizes and sectors are invited to submit nominations for the prestigious CSO Awards. These awards honor visionary security initiatives that have… [...]

Hackerangriff auf LUP-Kliniken

Krankenhäuser geraten immer öfter in das Visier von Cyberkriminellen. Jetzt hat es zwei Kliniken im Landkreis Ludwigslust-Parchim getroffen.Fah Studio 27 – Shutterstock.com Schon wieder hat es einen Hackerangriff auf deutsche Kliniken gegeben. Wie der Landkreis Ludwigslust-Parchim mitteilte, sind die LUP-Klinikstandorte Hagenow und Ludwigslust deshalb derzeit nicht per E-Mail und Website zu erreichen. Demnach wurden beide Häuser vorsorglich vom Netz getrennt. Die medizinische Versorgung an den Standorten sei hingegen gesichert, heißt es weiter. Die Notaufnahme wurde den Angaben nach regulär abgemeldet, bedrohliche Notfälle werden weiterhin behandelt. Dem Landkreis zufolge arbeiten Techniker zurzeit daran, die Systeme wieder zum Laufen zu bringen. Der… [...]

North Korean hackers posing as IT workers steal over $1B in cyberattack

North Korean hackers posing as IT workers steal over $1B in cyberattack l33tdawg Fri, 11/29/2024 - 10:31 [...]

OpenAI is at war with its own Sora video testers following brief public leak

OpenAI is at war with its own Sora video testers following brief public leak l33tdawg Fri, 11/29/2024 - 10:31 [...]

Found on VirusTotal: The world’s first UEFI bootkit for Linux

Found on VirusTotal: The world’s first UEFI bootkit for Linux l33tdawg Fri, 11/29/2024 - 10:31 [...]

CISA Director Jen Easterly, in Place Since 2021, to Step Down

CISA Director Jen Easterly, in Place Since 2021, to Step Down l33tdawg Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:02 [...]

Korea extradites Russian, Vietnamese suspects linked to $16M ransomware scheme

Korea extradites Russian, Vietnamese suspects linked to $16M ransomware scheme l33tdawg Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:02 [...]

WhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for Customers

WhatsApp: NSO Group Operates Pegasus Spyware for Customers l33tdawg Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:02 [...]