ThiefQuest Mac Malware Includes Ransomware, Data Theft Capabilities
Researchers have discovered a new Mac malware that encrypts files on compromised systems like a piece of ransomware, but also allows its operators to...
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AT&T dragged to court, again, over SIM hijacking and cryptocurrency theft
AT&T is being sued for the second time over the alleged theft of cryptocurrency belonging to a customer, facilitated by a SIM-swap attack. Seth...
China Rejects US Claim of Attempted Vaccine Theft as ‘Smearing’
Beijing accused the United States on Thursday of smearing China after Washington alleged Chinese hackers were attempting to steal research on developing a vaccine...
Double Extortion: Ransomware’s New Normal Combining Encryption with Data Theft
‘Double extortion’ is the term given to an evolving ransomware tactic: first steal confidential data, then encrypt the victim’s files. If the victim doesn’t...
Bisq Bitcoin exchange slams on the brakes after exploit of critical security flaw, crypto theft
Cryptocurrency exchange Bisq halted trading following a cyberattack leading to the theft of $250,000 worth of virtual currency from users. The decentralized exchange said...
Hackers switched from direct theft of money to gaining control over the infrastructure of companies – E Hacking News
According to the report by Rostelecom Solar JSOC, hackers changed the focus of attacks, switching from direct theft of money to gaining control over...
Europol takes down SIM-swap hacking rings responsible for theft of millions of euros
Multi-factor authentication works best but some attacks can circumvent it, warns FBI FBI warns about SIM swapping and tools like Muraen and NecroBrowser. Europol,...
Former DHS official charged with theft of confidential government software, databases
Image: Andy Feliciotti In a press release today, the US Department of Justice charged a former Acting Inspector General for the US Department of...
Huawei Hit With New US Charges of Trade Secrets Theft
Chinese tech giant Huawei was hit Thursday with fresh US criminal charges alleging a “decades-long” effort to steal trade secrets from American companies. A...
FBI is investigating more than 1,000 cases of Chinese theft of US technology
Special feature Cyberwar and the Future of Cybersecurity Today’s security threats have expanded in scope and seriousness. There can now be millions — or...