Microsoft Windows TCO and Security Incidents That Cost Billions
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Cyble Inc ☛ Akira Ransomware Strikes DENHAM the Jeanmaker in Cyber Showdown
The Akira ransomware group, notorious for its double-extortion tactics involving both data theft and ransomware encryption, has not disclosed specific details regarding the extent of the DENHAM the Jeanmaker data breach, potential compromise, or the motive behind the attack.
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Cyble Inc ☛ Swiss Government Websites Hit by Cyberattack; ‘NoName’ Hackers Claim Responsibility
The NCSC quickly identified the DDoS attack, and specialists from the Federal Administration took immediate measures to restore access to the affected websites.
Importantly, the cyberattack on Swiss government websites did not compromise or result in the loss of any data. DDoS attacks primarily aim to render websites temporarily unavailable by inundating them with an overwhelming volume of requests.
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RFERL ☛ Cyberattack On Ukraine's Kyivstar Will Cost Parent Veon Almost $100 Million
Veon, the parent company of Ukraine's largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, will take a hit of around 3.6 billion hryvnyas ($95 million) in revenue in 2024 due to a massive cyberattack in December, the Dutch telecoms group estimated.
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Security Week ☛ Russian APT Known for Phishing Attacks Is Also Developing Malware, Surveillance Giant Google Warns
Russian threat group ColdRiver has developed Spica, a malware that enables it to compromise systems and steal information.
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Silicon Angle ☛ Google disrupts malware campaign run by Russia-linked hacking group
Google LLC’s TAG research team, which tracks state-backed hacking groups, has disrupted a malware campaign launched by a Russian threat actor. The search giant detailed the operation in a blog post today. The hacking group behind the disrupted malware campaign is tracked as Coldriver by researchers. -
Scoop News Group ☛ Prolific Russian hacking unit using custom backdoor for the first time
The group, tracked as "Cold River," has previously targeted U.S. nuclear facilities and other high-profile targets around the world.
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SANS ☛ More Scans for Ivanti Connect "Secure" VPN. Exploits Public, (Thu, Jan 18th)
Exploits around the Ivanti Connect "Secure" VPN appliance, taking advantage of CVE-2023-46805, continue evolving.