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Chinese Cyber Espionage Targets Asian Telecom Operators Since 2021

Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Telecom Operators in Asia Cyber espionage groups linked to China have been identified as responsible for an extensive intrusion campaign that has affected several telecommunications operators within an unnamed Asian country, with activity dating back to at least 2021. According to a report from the Symantec…

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Internet Service Provider Reveals Major Data Breach Exposing 237,703 Customers’ Social Security Numbers

Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Hundreds of Thousands of Comcast Customers Comcast, one of the largest internet service providers in the United States, has confirmed a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of over 237,000 customers. A data breach notification submitted to the Maine Attorney General’s…

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5 Practical Strategies to Safeguard Against GenAI Data Leaks While Maintaining AI Accessibility

Since its inception, Generative AI has significantly transformed productivity within enterprises, streamlining processes such as software development, financial analysis, business strategy formulation, and customer interaction. Nonetheless, this surge in efficiency brings substantial risks, notably regarding the possibility of sensitive data leaks. Organizations find themselves in a precarious position, striving to…

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Cyberattack Strikes American Water, Disables Customer Portal and Billing Services

American Water has recently reported a significant cybersecurity incident that has disrupted its computer networks and systems, impacting its customer portal and billing functions. The company, which is the United States’ largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility, based in Camden, New Jersey, reassured its clients that their water services…

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DHS Investigates $4.3 Billion in Ransomware Payments

A recent report from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), published on October 4, 2024, indicates significant advancements in the recovery of funds linked to ransomware activities. HSI officials have successfully tracked and recovered approximately $4.3 billion in cryptocurrency payments associated with ransomware over the last three years. The Department of Homeland…

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Over 237,000 Comcast Customers Affected by Security Breach

On February 14, 2023, a significant data breach affecting over 237,000 customers of Comcast was reported, underscoring the vulnerabilities associated with third-party vendor relationships in the cybersecurity landscape. The recently disclosed incident involved the theft of sensitive personal data, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, and Comcast account…

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CISA Alerts on Serious Jenkins Vulnerability Being Targeted in Ransomware Attacks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently added a significant vulnerability related to Jenkins to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog due to its exploitation in ransomware attacks. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-23897 with a critical CVSS score of 9.8, is classified as a path traversal flaw that…

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Oyster Backdoor Distribution Through Compromised Popular Software Downloads

In a recent analysis by Rapid7, a new malvertising campaign has emerged that exploits trojanized installers for widely used software like Google Chrome and Microsoft Teams to deploy a backdoor known as Oyster. This malicious software, which is also referred to as Broomstick and CleanUpLoader, poses significant risks to unsuspecting…

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China’s Salt Typhoon Breaches AT&T and Verizon, Compromising Wiretap Data: Report

A sophisticated hacking group, known as Salt Typhoon and believed to be linked to China, has infiltrated major U.S. telecom providers AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies, compromising wiretap systems crucial for criminal investigations. The breach raises significant national security concerns in the United States and jeopardizes critical telecommunications infrastructure. Reports…

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