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Hackers Allegedly Breach Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Offer Stolen Data for Sale

The hacker group IntelBroker has reportedly infiltrated Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), resulting in the exposure of sensitive data including source code, cryptographic certificates, and personally identifiable information (PII), which is now being offered for sale online. Claiming responsibility for the breach, IntelBroker and their associates have targeted HPE, a global…

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US Identifies One of the Hackers Linked to Major Salt Typhoon Breaches

As the Biden administration transitions, a new 40-page executive order has been unveiled, focused on enhancing federal cybersecurity measures and regulating the government’s engagement with artificial intelligence technologies. This development comes amid ongoing discussions about the increasing vulnerabilities in US cyberspace, highlighted in an interview with Nathaniel Fick, the outgoing…

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GitHub’s Ongoing Battle Against Deepfake Porn Fails to Make an Impact

In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the misuse of open-source tools has emerged as a significant threat, particularly regarding intimate image abuse. Ajder highlights that many of these tools are created with good intentions but can swiftly be weaponized by individuals with malicious aims. The journey often begins when a…

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Postman Workspaces Expose 30,000 API Keys and Sensitive Tokens

CloudSEK Identifies Major Data Exposure from Postman Workspaces, Putting Sensitive Information at Risk CloudSEK’s TRIAD team recently uncovered a significant security threat involving the exposure of over 30,000 public workspaces on Postman, a widely used cloud-based API development platform. This alarming discovery, confirmed on December 23, 2024, indicates extensive data…

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Police Arrest Luigi Mangione, App Developer and Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

UnitedHealthcare has yet to respond to inquiries from WIRED regarding a recent incident, though a spokesperson released a statement to other media outlets expressing hope that certain developments may offer some solace to those impacted by a tragic event. The spokesperson extended gratitude to law enforcement and highlighted the importance…

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Cybersecurity Updates: Data Breaches, Vulnerabilities, and News

In this week’s Cybersecurity Newsletter, we delve into recent developments that raise critical concerns for business owners navigating the digital security landscape. As the cyber threat environment evolves rapidly, it is essential to stay informed about the latest vulnerabilities, breaches, and data security threats impacting organizations worldwide. The newsletter covers…

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Warning: Cybercriminals Utilizing VCURMS and STRRAT Trojans Through AWS and GitHub

A recent phishing campaign has come to light, actively distributing remote access trojans (RATs) dubbed VCURMS and STRRAT through a malicious Java-based downloader. This attempt highlights a troubling trend in cybercrime, where attackers strategically utilize accessible cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services and GitHub, to host malicious content while…

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Cybercriminals Ramp Up Use of EvilProxy Phishing Kit to Target Executives

Increasingly sophisticated phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkits, particularly one known as EvilProxy, are being employed by threat actors to execute account takeover attacks targeting senior executives within major corporations. This trend underscores a growing vulnerability among high-ranking officials in the corporate landscape, particularly as the proliferation of remote work and digital transactions…

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