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China-linked threat actors have breached telcos and network service providers

Security Affairs

Chinese hackers employed open-source tools for reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning, according to the government experts, they have utilized open-source router specific software frameworks, RouterSploit and RouterScan [ T1595.002 ], to identify vulnerable devices to target. ” reads the advisory published by the US agencies.

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A Closer Look at the Snatch Data Ransom Group

Krebs on Security

The government says Snatch used a customized ransomware variant notable for rebooting Microsoft Windows devices into Safe Mode — enabling the ransomware to circumvent detection by antivirus or endpoint protection — and then encrypting files when few services are running. Details after contacting on jabber: truniger@xmpp[.]jp.”

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #24 [The Mind's Bias] Pretexting Now Tops Phishing in Social Engineering Attacks

KnowBe4

Blog post with screen shots and links: [link] A Master Class on Cybersecurity: Roger A. Grimes Teaches Password Best Practices What really makes a "strong" password? How do hackers crack your passwords with ease? Over half of the victims have been able to get back at least 82% of the money that was stolen. Join Roger A.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in February 2020 – 623 million records breached

IT Governance

If you’re interested in detailed breakdowns of these incidents, why not subscribe to our Weekly Round-up or visit our blog , where we have a dedicated series on phishing scams ? Puerto Rico government loses $2.6 Wake County, NC, learns that third party breached government employee info (1,900). Cyber attacks. Ransomware.

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How Did Authorities Identify the Alleged Lockbit Boss?

Krebs on Security

The government alleges Khoroshev created, sold and used the LockBit ransomware strain to personally extort more than $100 million from hundreds of victim organizations, and that LockBit as a group extorted roughly half a billion dollars over four years. used the password 225948. 2011 said he was a system administrator and C++ coder.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #19 [Watch Your Back] New Fake Chrome Update Error Attack Targets Your Users

KnowBe4

Blog post with links: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A. Blog post with links: [link] Warren Buffet just commented on AI too, he likens AI to the atomic bomb in that "we won't be able to un-invent it" Link at Fortune Magazine: [link] WIRED Magazine published: "These ChatGPT Rivals Are Designed to Play With Your Emotions."

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Best beginner cyber security certifications

IT Governance

System administrator Network administrator Security administrator IT auditor Security analyst or security specialist Security consultant. IT Governance is approved by CompTIA through the CompTIA Authorized Partner Program to provide the best instructor-led exam preparation experience. Potential job roles.