Topics: Cloud Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime U.S. Army Soldier Cameron Wagenius Arrested in Connection with Snowflake Customer Data Extortion Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Federal law enforcement has arrested Cameron John Wagenius, a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier, following a two-count indictment related to…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control Hackers Exploit PAN-OS Vulnerability Shortly After Its Announcement Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 30, 2024 A Palo Alto firewall. (Image: Palo Alto) A suspected cyber espionage effort traced back to a Chinese hacking group is exploiting a…
The challenge surrounding the recovery of ransom payments made to cybercriminals has become increasingly complex, particularly following the recent arrest of Rostislav Panev. Apprehended by Interpol in Israel, Panev is connected to the notorious LockBit ransomware group that has exploited numerous targets globally. Notably, the U.S. Department of Justice alleges…
A new collaboration has emerged between NSW Police and ID Support NSW, aimed at fortifying efforts against cyber crime and responding more adeptly to incidents of identity theft. This partnership underscores a strategic initiative to dock resources and expertise, enhancing the fight against increasingly pervasive digital threats. The organizations formalized…
The Rising Tide of Cybercrime: A Call for Enhanced Collaboration Cybercriminals are escalating the sophistication and frequency of their attacks, posing significant threats to organizations globally. In a recent discussion led by InfoSec Officer Shervin Evans, the pressing issue of whether we are winning the battle against these malicious actors…
IT Outage Linked to Ransomware Attack at California Healthcare Provider In a significant cybersecurity incident, PIH Health, a regional healthcare provider in Southern California, has confirmed that it is grappling with an ongoing IT outage following a ransomware attack on December 1. Cybercriminals claim to have exfiltrated 17 million patient…
German IoT Devices Compromised Through Backdoored Android Applications The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has reported a significant disruption of a botnet that has compromised approximately 30,000 Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This incident involves backdoored digital picture frames and media players operating under modified Android systems, many…
A recent international initiative, dubbed Operation Power Off, has led to the successful dismantling of more than 27 major platforms engaged in providing Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack services. These platforms, which have been instrumental in facilitating large-scale cyberattacks for clients, have been shut down as part of a…
3rd Party Risk Management, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management FDA Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Bulletin Amid Recent Attacks Disrupting Blood Supply Chains Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 9, 2024 The FDA calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures for blood suppliers in light of recent disruptive cyberattacks. (Image: Getty…
