1.4 GB of NSA Data Leaked – Phone Numbers, Email Addresss & More Classified Data Exposed Online

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Researchers from Cyber Press, who reported a massive Twitter data leak today, found another data leak online. This time, cybercriminals exposed a file with 1.4 GB of leaked data from the National Security Agency (NSA). The data, which includes sensitive and classified …

Kimsuky Hackers Attacking Organizations Using Weaponized EXE & DOCX Files

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Hackers often use EXE and DOCX file formats is due to they are among the most commonly used types of files that can be easily disguised as legitimate. EXE files can be used to deliver various forms of malware, such …

Information Stealing Malware Distributed as AT tools & Chrome Extensions

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The first half of 2024 has seen a significant rise in information-stealing malware disguised as AI tools and Chrome extensions. This trend highlights cyber criminals’ increasing sophistication and adaptability as they exploit emerging technologies and popular platforms to target unsuspecting …

Massive 9.4GB Twitter Data Leaked Online – 200 Million Records Exposed

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Researchers at Cyber Press discovered a 9.4GB leaked Twitter user data containing nearly 200 million user data records. This leak, sourced from a Twitter database or scrape, represents one of the largest exposures of user data in recent times. The …

Beware of Fake regreSSHion Exploit Attacking Security Researchers

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An alarming new threat has emerged targeting cybersecurity researchers. An archive containing malicious code is being distributed on the social network X, masquerading as an exploit for the recently discovered CVE-2024-6387 vulnerability, also known as regreSSHion. This exploit, which affects …

Critical MongoDB Compass Code Injection Flaw Exposes Systems to Hacking

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A critical security vulnerability in MongoDB Compass, identified as CVE-2024-6376, has been discovered, potentially exposing systems to code injection attacks. The flaw, which affects versions of MongoDB Compass prior to 1.42.2, stems from insufficient sandbox protection settings in the ejson …

Hackers Actively Exploiting Microsoft SmartScreen Vulnerability To Deploy Stealer Malware

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Hackers attack Microsoft SmartScreen as it’s a cloud-based, anti-phishing, and anti-malware component that determines whether a website is potentially malicious, protecting users from downloading harmful viruses.  By exploiting vulnerabilities in SmartScreen, hackers can sneak past Windows Defender and spread malware …

STORMOUS Ransomware Group Claiming Breach of HITC Telecom

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The notorious STORMOUS ransomware group has publicly claimed responsibility for a breach of HITC Telecom, a major player in the telecommunications industry. The announcement was made via a post on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, by …

Cisco Warns of regreSSHion RCE Impacting Multiple Products

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Cisco has issued a security advisory regarding a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, dubbed “regreSSHion,” that affects multiple products. The vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-6387, was disclosed by the Qualys Threat Research Unit on July 1, 2024. It impacts the …

Japan Sets New Internet Speed Record of 402 Tb/s Via Optical Fiber

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Japanese researchers have set a new world record for internet speed, achieving an astonishing 402 terabits per second (Tb/s) using standard commercially available optical fiber. This groundbreaking achievement represents a significant leap forward in data transmission capabilities, surpassing the previous …