FIN8 Hackers Spotted Using New ‘White Rabbit’ Ransomware in Recent Attacks

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The financially motivated FIN8 actor, in all likelihood, has resurfaced with a never-before-seen ransomware strain called “White Rabbit” that was recently deployed against a local bank in the U.S. in December …

Ukraine: Recent Cyber Attacks Part of Wider Plot to Sabotage Critical Infrastructure

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The coordinated cyberattacks targeting Ukrainian government websites and the deployment of a data-wiper malware called WhisperGate on select government systems are part of a broader wave of malicious activities aimed at sabotaging critical infrastructure in the …

Europol Shuts Down VPNLab, Cybercriminals’ Favourite VPN Service

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VPNLab.net, a VPN provider that was used by malicious actors to deploy ransomware and facilitate other cybercrimes, was taken offline following a coordinated law enforcement operation. Europol said it took action against …

Researchers Bypass SMS-based Multi-Factor Authentication Protecting Box Accounts

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Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched bug in Box’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) mechanism that could be abused to completely sidestep SMS-based login verification. “Using this technique, an attacker …

Earth Lusca Hackers Aimed at High-Value Targets in Government and Private Sectors

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An elusive threat actor called Earth Lusca has been observed striking organizations across the world as part of what appears to be simultaneously an espionage campaign and an attempt to …

Dark Web’s Largest Marketplace for Stolen Credit Cards is Shutting Down

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UniCC, the biggest dark web marketplace for stolen credit and debit cards, has announced that it’s shuttering its operations after earning $358 million in purchases since 2013 using cryptocurrencies such …

Chrome Limits Websites’ Direct Access to Private Networks for Security Reasons

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Google Chrome has announced plans to prohibit public websites from directly accessing endpoints located within private networks as part of an upcoming major security shakeup to prevent intrusions via the …

Zoho Releases Patch for Critical Flaw Affecting ManageEngine Desktop Central

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Enterprise software maker Zoho on Monday issued patches for a critical security vulnerability in Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP that a remote adversary could exploit to perform unauthorized actions …

A New Destructive Malware Targeting Ukrainian Government and Business Entities

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Cybersecurity teams from Microsoft on Saturday disclosed they identified evidence of a new destructive malware operation dubbed “WhisperGate” targeting government, non-profit, and information technology entities in Ukraine amid brewing geopolitical …