LastPass: hackers breached the computer of a DevOps engineer in a second attack

Threat actors hacked the home computer of a DevOp engineer, they installed a keylogger as part of a sophisticated cyber attack. Password management software firm LastPass disclosed a “second... Read more »

Threat actors leak Activision employee data on hacking forum

Data allegedly stolen from the American gaming giant Activision in December security breach were leaked on a cybercrime forum. A threat actor leaked on the Breached hacking forum the... Read more »

PlugX Trojan disguised as a legitimate Windows open-source tool in recent attacks

Researchers detailed a new wave of attacks distributing the PlugX RAT disguised as a legitimate Windows debugger tool. Trend Micro uncovered a new wave of attacks aimed at distributing... Read more »

Dutch Police arrests 3 men involved in a massive extortion scheme. One of them is an ethical hacker

The Dutch police arrested three individuals as a result of an investigation into computer trespass, data theft, extortion, extortion, and money laundering. The Dutch police announced the arrest of... Read more »

PureCrypter used to deliver AgentTesla to govt organizations

An unknown threat actor is targeting government organizations with the PureCrypter downloader, Menlo Security firm reported.  Menlo Labs researchers uncovered an unknown threat actor is using the PureCrypter downloader... Read more »

ChromeLoader campaign uses VHD files disguised as cracked games and pirated software

Threat actors behind the ChromeLoader malware campaign are using VHD files disguised as popular games, experts warn. Researchers from Ahnlab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) recently uncovered a malware campaign distributing the... Read more »

Ransomware attack on food giant Dole Food Company blocked North America production

The producers of fruit and vegetables Dole Food Company disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted its operations. Dole Food Company is an Irish agricultural multinational corporation, it is one of the world’s largest producers of... Read more »

Pro-Ukraine hackers CH01 defaced tens of Russian websites on the invasion anniversary

The group of hacktivists CH01 defaced at least 32 Russian websites to mark a protest over the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion A group of hacktivists that goes... Read more »

News Corp says hackers first breached its systems between Feb 2020 and Jan 2022

The investigation conducted by News Corporation (News Corp) revealed that attackers remained on its network for two years. In February 2022, the American media and publishing giant News Corp... Read more »

Security Affairs newsletter Round 408 by Pierluigi Paganini

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. If you want... Read more »
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