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Government to Revoke ISMS Certifications Due to Major Data Breaches – 조선일보

Government to Revoke ISMS Certifications Due to Major Data Breaches In a significant development in the realm of cybersecurity, the government has announced plans to revoke Information Security Management System (ISMS) certifications from organizations implicated in severe data breaches. This action underscores the increasing emphasis on robust cybersecurity practices, as…

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New PoC Exploit for Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability May Allow Stealthy Attacks

Recent developments in cybersecurity have highlighted a severe vulnerability within Apache ActiveMQ that allows malicious actors to execute arbitrary code in memory. This critical security flaw, identified as CVE-2023-46604 with a CVSS score of 10.0, is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability. It enables attackers to execute arbitrary shell…

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Louisiana State Government Faces Ransomware Attack, Leading to Server Shutdowns

Louisiana State Government Targeted in Significant Ransomware Attack The state government of Louisiana recently fell victim to a substantial coordinated ransomware assault, highlighting a growing trend of cyberattacks against critical sectors. This incident forced the shutdown of numerous state agency servers, impacting various essential services including government websites, email systems,…

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Equifax Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 143 Million Americans

Equifax Suffers Major Data Breach, Affecting Millions In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within cybersecurity defenses, Equifax—a leading credit reporting agency—has acknowledged a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 143 million individuals in the United States. The breach reportedly occurred between mid-May and July, with…

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Russian Hackers Tied to ‘Largest Cyber Attack’ on Danish Critical Infrastructure

In a striking incident described as the largest cyber assault on Danish critical infrastructure, Russian threat actors are suspected of targeting 22 companies linked to Denmark’s energy sector in May 2023. This operation underscores escalating cyber risks to essential services and the vulnerabilities they face amid geopolitical tensions. Denmark’s SektorCERT…

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Russian Hacker Involved in NeverQuest Banking Malware Sentenced to 4 Years in U.S. Prison

A significant development in the realm of cybersecurity was marked by the sentencing of Russian hacker Stanislav Vitaliyevich Lisov, who was sentenced to four years in prison for orchestrating the Neverquest banking malware operation. This malware enabled Lisov to siphon funds from victims’ bank accounts, exploiting vulnerabilities to facilitate unlawful…

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Hacker Allegedly Leaks WIRED Database Containing 2.3 Million Records

In a significant cybersecurity breach, a hacker identifying as “Lovely” has reportedly compromised Condé Nast, exposing a database associated with WIRED that encompasses over 2.3 million subscriber records. The attacker has threatened to release as many as 40 million additional records linked to various Condé Nast properties, indicating a serious…

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Snatch Ransomware Boots Windows into Safe Mode to Evade Antivirus Detection

New Snatch Ransomware Variant Exploits Windows Safe Mode to Evade Detection Cybersecurity researchers have detected a sophisticated new variant of the Snatch ransomware, which employs an unusual tactic to infiltrate Windows computers—first rebooting the affected system into Safe Mode before initiating file encryption. This method significantly reduces the likelihood of…

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