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4 days agoHasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch
Hasbro detected an intrusion on March 28, prompting the company to take down some of its systems. Parts of Hasbro's website appeared down, with error messages indicating maintenance.
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fromThe Hacker News
3 days agoResearchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners
Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.
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fromTechRepublic
4 days agoMicrosoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs
WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malware to Windows users, creating significant security risks.
fromComputerworld
2 days agoA core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack
Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
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fromFuturism
1 month agoAI Tools Are Supercharging Hackers
AI systems are increasingly weaponized for cybercrime, enabling hackers to exploit vulnerabilities at scale with minimal technical expertise, as demonstrated by recent attacks on Mexican government networks and global firewall systems.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months agoThe New Battleground of Cybersecurity
I've always had what I would consider a hacker mindset, a curiosity to take things apart, understand them, and use that knowledge to solve problems. That mindset took me on a circuitous route into the cybersecurity industry; after being kicked out of high school for hacking computer systems, I worked a range of jobs, managing office supply companies by day and cracking Wi-Fi networks by night until I started a Digital Forensics degree which led me to the world of security research.
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fromSecuritymagazine
5 days agoThe Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats
Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
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fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks agoSecurity Firm Executive Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack
A C-level executive at Outpost24 was targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack using the Kratos phishing-as-a-service kit that exploited legitimate services like Cisco and Nylas to bypass security defenses.
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fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks agoAttackers Don't Just Send Phishing Emails. They Weaponize Your SOC's Workload
Attackers deliberately overwhelm SOC analysts with high-volume phishing campaigns to delay investigations and create windows for successful breaches, making analyst capacity a critical vulnerability.
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fromSecuritymagazine
1 month agoThe Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering
Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.
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