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My (somewhat unreliable) data protection predictions for 2017

Data Protector

I’ve recently had a quiet year on the blogging front – my professional duties have prevented me from playing a more active role on the Internet during this year than I would have liked, but that is set to change in 2017.

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No Jail Time for “WannaCry Hero”

Krebs on Security

Marcus Hutchins , the “accidental hero” who helped arrest the spread of the global WannaCry ransomware outbreak in 2017, will receive no jail time for his admitted role in authoring and selling malware that helped cyberthieves steal online bank account credentials from victims, a federal judge ruled Friday.

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Law enforcement seized the Genesis Market cybercrime marketplace

Security Affairs

The FBI seized the Genesis Market , a black marketplace for stolen credentials that was launched in 2017. Law enforcement seized the Genesis Market black marketplace, a platform focused on the sale of stolen credentials, as part of Operation Cookie Monster.

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FBI: Compromised US academic credentials available on various cybercrime forums

Security Affairs

The FBI warns organizations in the higher education sector of credentials sold on cybercrime forums that can allow threat actors to access their networks. In 2017, crooks launched a phishing campaign against universities to compromise.edu accounts. ” reads the alert published by the FBI. To nominate, please visit:?.

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Hyundai suffered a data breach that impacted customers in France and Italy

Security Affairs

In April 2017, security vulnerabilities in the Hyundai Blue Link mobile apps could have allowed hackers to locate, unlock and start vehicles of the carmaker.

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Russia-linked Sandworm APT uses WinRAR in destructive attacks on Ukraine’s public sector

Security Affairs

The group is also the author of the NotPetya ransomware that hit hundreds of companies worldwide in June 2017. The Sandworm group (aka BlackEnergy , UAC-0082 , Iron Viking , Voodoo Bear , and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST).

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The Sheriffs are in Town: Recent Developments in Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) Enforcement and Investor Education

Data Matters

According to the SEC’s order, Tomahawk Exploration LLC (Tomahawk or Company) and its founder attempted to raise money for its oil and gas exploration business through the offer and sale of blockchain tokens called “Tomahawkcoins” from July through September 2017. Conclusion.