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In Other News: Volkswagen Data Breach, DoubleClick Exploits, China Refutes Hacking Allegations Against US Treasury – SecurityWeek

Volkswagen Data Leak, DoubleClickjacking, and China’s Denial of Hacking US Treasury In recent headlines, significant cybersecurity incidents have emerged, highlighting the ongoing challenges businesses face in protecting sensitive information. Volkswagen has reported a substantial data leak affecting thousands of customers, raising concerns about the potential misuse of personal data. This…

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Facebook and Instagram Ads Promote Gun Silencers Camouflaged as Auto Accessories

Experts suggest that a significant operation, believed to be based in China, is employing a drop-shipping scheme that facilitates the sale of controversial or potentially illegal products. Zach Edwards, a senior threat researcher at cybersecurity firm Silent Push, highlights that this operation likely acts as a reshipper, capitalizing on low-cost…

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Chinese Hack Compromises US Sanctions Office in Treasury Breach

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese Hackers Allegedly Target U.S. Treasury Department Offices Related to Economic Sanctions By Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 2, 2025 Chinese nation-state hackers infiltrated several U.S. Treasury Department offices. (Image: Shutterstock) A recent cyber intrusion linked to Chinese hackers has successfully breached…

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Former Terraform CEO Extradited to the U.S. on Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Do Hyeong Kwon Extradited to the U.S. for Alleged Multibillion-Dollar Investor Fraud Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 2, 2025 Do Hyeong Kwon in May 2022. (Image: FAQX / CC-BY) U.S. authorities have confirmed the extradition of Do Hyeong Kwon, co-founder and…

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Rutherford County Schools Data Breach Exposes Certain Student Information – WKRN News 2

A recent cybersecurity incident has compromised sensitive student data in Rutherford County Schools, raising significant concerns about the integrity of educational data protection. The breach has affected a range of personal information, prompting officials to investigate the scale and implications of the attack. The target of this breach was the…

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DoubleClickjacking Poses a Significant Security Risk to Major Websites

Endpoint Security, Identity & Access Management, Security Operations New Vulnerability Bypasses Clickjacking Protections, Leads to Account Compromise Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 2, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Cybercriminals have discovered a novel method of executing clickjacking attacks by exploiting the brief moment between two mouse clicks. This tactic allows them to…

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AI-Generated Phishing Emails Are Now Expertly Targeting Executives

Kip Meintzer, a senior executive at Check Point Software Technologies, recently highlighted the alarming capabilities of artificial intelligence in cybercrime during an investor conference. He asserted that AI has empowered hackers to create highly convincing phishing emails, marking a significant evolution in online threats. According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and…

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