GitHub, a widely used platform in the tech world, is facing a rising threat from cybercriminals. They’re exploiting GitHub’s popularity to host and spread harmful content, making it a hub for malicious activities like data theft and controlling compromised…
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Navigating the Paradox: Bitcoin’s Self-Custody and the Privacy Challenge
Self-custody in Bitcoin refers to individuals holding and controlling their private keys, which in turn control their bitcoin. This concept is akin to securing physical gold in a personal safe rather than relying on a bank or third-party custodian.…
Researchers Uncover Major Surge in Global Botnet Activity
Netscout found a spike from 10,000 to 143,957 devices in scans between December 2023 and early January 2024 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Researchers Uncover Major Surge in Global Botnet Activity
Senators Demand Probe into SEC Hack After Bitcoin Price Spike
US senators have accused the SEC of failing to properly secure its social media accounts after hackers comprised its X account and posted a fake Bitcoin announcement This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Senators Demand…
Python-Based Tool FBot Disrupts Cloud Security
Discovered by the SentinelLabs team, FBot targets web servers, cloud services and SaaS platforms This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Python-Based Tool FBot Disrupts Cloud Security
Quantum Radiology ransomware attack turns nightmare to patients
Quantum Radiology, a diagnostics firm based in Sydney, recently fell victim to a cyber attack orchestrated by a criminal group. The breach, which occurred on November 22nd, 2023, involved the theft of sensitive content followed by the encryption of information.…
Ransomware: From Origins to Defense – How Zero Trust Holds the Key
[By Jaye Tillson, Field CTO at Axis Security] In the vast expanse of cyberspace, few threats cast a darker shadow more than ransomware. This digital desperado wreaks havoc on individuals and businesses alike, holding precious data hostage for a hefty…
FTC secures first databroker settlement banning sale of sensitive location data
Also, iOS spyware abused Apple’s own ECC, breach victim says it can’t figure out what hackers took, and some critical vulns Infosec in brief The US Federal Trade Commission has secured its first data broker settlement agreement, prohibiting X-Mode Social…
Hacker Behind $2 Million Cryptocurrency Mining Scheme Arrested in Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities have arrested an individual allegedly involved in a $2 million cryptojacking operation. The post Hacker Behind $2 Million Cryptocurrency Mining Scheme Arrested in Ukraine appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Critical infrastructure in the crosshairs: Examining the threats facing service providers in the U.S.
[By Rahul Kannan, President and Chief Operating Officer, Securin] Critical infrastructure is facing a wave of cyberattacks, posing a severe threat to essential services across the United States and globally. The scale and frequency of these attacks have elevated defending…