Category cyber-attacks

Numerous Bluetooth Devices Using Google Fast Pair Exposed to “WhisperPair” Vulnerability

Security Vulnerability Exposes Bluetooth Devices to Hacking Recent revelations from researchers at KU Leuven University in Belgium have uncovered a significant security vulnerability known as WhisperPair, affecting Bluetooth devices utilizing Google’s Fast Pair technology. This flaw poses a notable risk, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to connected devices and…

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Ransomware Attack Disrupts Flight Display Screens at Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport Suffers Ransomware Attack, Disrupts Flight Information Systems Bristol Airport experienced significant operational disruption over the weekend due to a ransomware attack that incapacitated its flight information screens for two consecutive days. The incident commenced on Friday morning, impacting multiple computers across the airport’s network, which included crucial systems…

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Operator of Malware-Scanning Service Similar to VirusTotal Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

A notable case in cybercrime has recently concluded with the sentencing of Ruslans Bondars, a Latvian hacker known for creating the counter-antivirus service “Scan4You.” Bondars received a 14-year prison sentence after being convicted in federal court for multiple cyber offenses. His actions have drawn significant attention from law enforcement and…

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Reasons for My Skepticism About the Claim That a “Precise” US Cyber Operation Disrupted Venezuela’s Electricity

In recent developments reported by The New York Times, details have emerged regarding a cyberattack that allegedly disrupted power across parts of Venezuela, closely coinciding with the apprehension of President Nicolás Maduro. American officials, who remain unnamed, have indicated that this operation briefly darkened the capital, Caracas, although certain neighborhoods…

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Cybersecurity Researchers Discover First Known UEFI Rootkit in the Wild

ESET cybersecurity researchers have reported the emergence of what they are calling the first UEFI rootkit actively utilized in the field. This advanced malware permits attackers to embed persistent malicious software within targeted devices, enabling it to withstand complete hard-drive formatting, which poses significant implications for affected organizations. The malware,…

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GhostDNS: Botnet Hijacks Over 100,000 Routers with New DNS Changer

Major Malware Campaign Targets Home Routers, Compromising User Security Chinese cybersecurity researchers have revealed a significant ongoing malware campaign, known as GhostDNS, which has compromised over 100,000 home routers. The attack modifies the Domain Name System (DNS) settings of these devices, routing users to malicious websites designed to steal login…

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