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Pro-Iranian Hacker Group Attacks Albania Using No-Justice Wiper Malware

Albanian Organizations Targeted by Wiper Malware in Renewed Cyber Offensive A new surge of cyberattacks has been observed against Albanian organizations, primarily utilizing a destructive wiper malware identified as No-Justice. This attack, reported by ClearSky, a cybersecurity firm, has led to significant disruptions for the victims by crashing their Windows…

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The Meme-Worthy Cartoon Dogs Delivering Trucks, Drones, and Weapons to Ukraine’s Front Lines

In recent developments, fundraising efforts by the NAFO (North Atlantic Fellas Organization) have shifted away from the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, moving to more secure communication channels like Discord, Signal, and Telegram. This decision comes in response to increasing concerns about the platform’s growing prevalence of…

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LinkedIn Penalized with €310 Million Fine for Privacy Breaches

Irish Data Protection Commission Fines LinkedIn for GDPR Breaches The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has issued a substantial fine of 310 million euros against LinkedIn, citing violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This enforcement action underscores the serious implications of mishandling customer data within the EU’s stringent…

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Cyber Threat Intelligence: Shedding Light on the Hidden World of Cybercriminals

Understanding Trends in the Cybercriminal Underground: Insights from Cybersixgill The realm of cybercrime has become increasingly complex and sophisticated, as evidenced by the findings of Cybersixgill’s recent report, "State of the Underground 2024." This annual analysis details the evolving landscape of illicit activities within the deep and dark web throughout…

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100 Million Impacted by Largest Health Care Data Breach in U.S. History

A historic cyberattack has recently come to light, surpassing all previous breaches in the healthcare sector. In February 2024, UnitedHealth Group, the world’s largest healthcare company by revenue, was targeted in a sophisticated ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of over 100 million individuals nationwide. This unprecedented event primarily…

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Google Unveils Project Naptime: Advancing AI-Driven Vulnerability Research

Google’s Project Naptime: A New Framework for AI-Driven Vulnerability Research In a notable development for cybersecurity, Google has introduced a groundbreaking framework named Project Naptime. This innovative approach harnesses the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) to streamline vulnerability research, aimed at enhancing automated discovery methods in the ever-evolving landscape…

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Recent Discoveries Question Attribution in Cyberattacks on Denmark’s Energy Sector

Cyberattacks Target Denmark’s Energy Sector, Findings Suggest State Sponsorship Unlikely Recent analysis reveals that a series of cyberattacks on Denmark’s energy sector last year may not have involved the notorious Sandworm hacking group associated with Russian state-sponsored activity. According to new insights from Forescout, these attacks, which affected approximately 22…

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