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New phishing attack steals your Instagram backup codes to bypass 2FA

A new phishing campaign pretending to be a 'copyright infringement' email attempts to steal the backup codes of Instagram users, allowing hackers to bypass the two-factor authentication configured on the account. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-phishing-attack-steals-your-instagram-backup-codes-to-bypass-2fa/
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Android malware Chameleon disables Fingerprint Unlock to steal PINs

The Chameleon Android banking trojan has re-emerged with a new version that uses a tricky technique to take over devices — disable fingerprint and face unlock to steal device PINs. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-malware-chameleon-disables-fingerprint-unlock-to-steal-pins/
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Lapsus$ hacker behind GTA 6 leak gets indefinite hospital sentence

Lapsus$ cybercrime and extortion group member, Arion Kurtaj has been sentenced indefinitely in a 'secure hospital' by a UK judge. Kurtaj who is 18 years of age and autistic is among the primary Lapsus$ threat actors, and was involved in the leak of assets associated with the video game, Grand Theft Auto VI. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lapsus-hacker-behind-gta-6-leak-gets-indefinite-hospital-sentence/
The Week in Ransomware - December 22nd 2023 - BlackCat hacked

Earlier this month, the BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware operation suffered a five-day disruption to their Tor data leak and negotiation sites, rumored to be caused by a law enforcement action. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-december-22nd-2023-blackcat-hacked/