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"LockBit 3.0 Gang Claims to Have Stolen Data From Thales"The LockBit 3.0 ransomware group claims to have stolen data from the French defense and technology group Thales. Thales is a global high-tech leader, employing over 81,000 people worldwide. The company invests in digital and deep technology innovations… -
"Mobile Phishing Attacks on Government Staff Soar"Security researchers at Lookout have discovered that mobile-based credential theft attacks against federal government employees increased by 47% from 2020 to 2021, exposing agencies to a serious risk of breaches. The security researchers analyzed…
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"32% Of Cybersecurity Leaders Considering Quitting Their Jobs"According to BlackFog research, 32 percent of CISOs or IT Security DMs in the UK and the US are considering leaving their current organization. One-third of those considering leaving their current job would do so within the next six months. This study,…
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"The Sky Is Not Falling: Disclosed OpenSSL Bugs Are Serious but Not Critical"Security experts have described two highly anticipated vulnerabilities recently patched by the OpenSSL Project team as issues that must be addressed quickly but do not require a drop-everything-else type of emergency response. Version 3.0.7 of the widely…
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"Dropbox Discloses Breach After Hacker Stole 130 GitHub Repositories"Dropbox has disclosed a security breach after threat actors stole 130 code repositories after accessing one of its GitHub accounts using stolen employee credentials. Dropbox's investigation discovered that the code accessed by the threat actors contained…
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"These Android Apps with a Million Play Store Installations Redirect Users to Malicious Sites"As part of an adware and information-stealing campaign, four Android apps released by the same developer were discovered directing victims to malicious websites. The apps, developed by Mobile Apps Group and currently available on the Play Store, have…
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"Laser Hack of Self-Driving Cars Can 'Delete' Pedestrians"In order to avoid obstacles and drive safely, self-driving cars, like human drivers before them, need to see what is around them. The most advanced autonomous vehicles typically employ LIDAR, a spinning radar-type device that serves as the vehicle's eyes…
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"ASU Launches New Quantum Research Collaborative"The Quantum Collaborative, an initiative launched by Arizona State University (ASU), is expected to impact society and the American economy through new discoveries and applications in advanced quantum technology. It is a state-funded and global…
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"CISA Funds Expanding Access to Cybersecurity Programs at HBCUs, K-12 Schools"Scams, attacks, and disinformation campaigns are increasingly targeting black communities across the US, thus prompting several initiatives to address the problem. CYBER.ORG, a workforce development organization, aims to address the issue through Project…
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"Culprit Behind Twilio Hack Traced to Earlier Vishing Attack That Nabbed Employee Credentials"Further investigation into an August smishing attack on Twilio has revealed a link to a previous vishing attack (voice phishing) attack. The malicious actor behind the August Twilio hack appears to have also hit the company in June in a separate incident…
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"Private Conversations Between ADF Members at Risk Due to Cyberattack on Australian Defense Contractor"A ransomware attack may have exposed up to 40,000 records of private communications between current and former Australian defense force members. Data from a communications network called ForceNet may have been stolen as a result of an attack on an…
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"Yanluowang Ransomware Leaks Suggest Pseudo Chinese Persona, REvil Links"Leaked chat data from the Yanluowang ransomware organization reveals a fake Chinese persona and possible connections to other ransomware organizations. Although Yanluowang is named after the Chinese and Buddhist mythological figure Yanluo Wang, chat data…