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The Increasing Threat of Cybersecurity Risks and Data Breaches – The Irish News

The frequency of cyber security incidents and data breaches is escalating rapidly, impacting organizations across various sectors in Northern Ireland and beyond. This surge in incidents is prompting local enterprises to regard cyber threats as a matter of “when” rather than “if.” With cyber criminals increasingly targeting vulnerabilities, companies are…

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Cisco Issues Alert on Worldwide Rise in Brute-Force Attacks Against VPN and SSH Services

Cisco has issued a warning regarding a notable increase in brute-force attacks targeting a variety of devices since March 18, 2024. These attacks specifically affect Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, web application authentication interfaces, and SSH services. Cisco Talos reports that the origins of these attacks can largely be traced…

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Hackers Take Advantage of Unpatched VPNs to Deploy Ransomware on Industrial Systems

Security experts have raised alarms regarding a series of targeted attacks aimed at unpatched Fortinet VPN devices, impacting industrial enterprises across Europe. These assaults are believed to have facilitated the deployment of a new ransomware variant known as “Cring” within corporate infrastructures. According to a report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky,…

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Five Individuals Plead Guilty in Laptop Farm and Identity Theft Operation to Secure IT Jobs in the U.S. for North Koreans

In a significant cybersecurity case, multiple defendants have been implicated in a fraudulent scheme that exploited U.S. employment practices to benefit foreign IT workers, including those in North Korea. The individuals involved facilitated identity fraud, allowing these workers to secure jobs at numerous U.S. companies unjustly. The total estimated earnings…

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Hackers Exploit Google Analytics to Bypass Web Security and Steal Credit Card Information

Hackers Exploit Google Analytics to Steal Credit Card Information from E-commerce Sites Cybersecurity experts have unveiled a serious threat affecting e-commerce platforms, where hackers are leveraging Google Analytics to siphon credit card information from unsuspecting users. This alarming trend was reported by industry leaders, including PerimeterX, Kaspersky, and Sansec, highlighting…

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SSA Holdings Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers; Legal Inquiry Underway

Attorneys associated with ClassAction.org are currently exploring the possibility of initiating a class action lawsuit in response to the recent data breach involving SSA Group. As part of their investigation, they seek to connect with individuals who have received notifications indicating that their data has been compromised. SSA Holdings, LLC,…

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Researchers Discover New Iranian Malware Linked to Recent Cyberattacks

Recent cybersecurity reports indicate the emergence of a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign attributed to the Iranian threat group known as APT34, targeting a potential entity based in Lebanon. This operation features a backdoor designed to extract sensitive data from compromised systems, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region and the…

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