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CISA warns against using hacked Ivanti devices even after factory resets

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed today that attackers who breached Ivanti appliances using one of multiple actively exploited vulnerabilities can maintain root persistence even after performing factory resets. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-against-using-hacked-ivanti-devices-even-after-factory-resets/
Brave browser launches privacy-focused AI assistant on Android

Brave Software is the next company to jump into AI, announcing a new privacy-preserving AI assistant called "Leo" is rolling out on the Android version of its browser through the latest release, version 1.63. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brave-browser-launches-privacy-focused-ai-assistant-on-android/
New Bifrost malware for Linux mimics VMware domain for evasion

A new Linux variant of the Bifrost remote access trojan (RAT) employs several novel evasion techniques, including the use of a deceptive domain that was made to appear as part of VMware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-bifrost-malware-for-linux-mimics-vmware-domain-for-evasion/
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U.S. charges Iranian for hacks on defense orgs, offers $10M for info

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has unveiled an indictment against Alireza Shafie Nasab, a 39-year-old Iranian national, for his role in a cyber-espionage campaign targeting U.S. government and defense entities. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-iranian-for-hacks-on-defense-orgs-offers-10m-for-info/
Germany takes down largest cybercrime market in the country, arrests 6

The Düsseldorf Police in Germany have seized Crimemarket, the largest German-speaking illicit trading platform on the internet, arresting six people, including one of its operators. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/germany-takes-down-largest-cybercrime-market-in-the-country-arrests-6/
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CISA warns of Microsoft Streaming bug exploited in malware attacks

CISA ordered U.S. Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to secure their Windows systems against a high-severity vulnerability in the Microsoft Streaming Service (MSKSSRV.SYS) that's actively exploited in attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-microsoft-streaming-bug-exploited-in-malware-attacks/
The Week in Ransomware - March 1st 2024 - Healthcare under siege

Ransomware attacks on healthcare over the last few months have been relentless, with numerous ransomware operations targeting hospitals and medical services, causing disruption to patient care and access to prescription drugs in the USA. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-1st-2024-healthcare-under-siege/
Hackers target FCC, crypto firms in advanced Okta phishing attacks

A new phishing kit named CryptoChameleon is being used to target Federal Communications Commission (FCC) employees, using specially crafted single sign-on (SSO) pages for Okta that appear remarkably similar to the originals. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-fcc-crypto-firms-in-advanced-okta-phishing-attacks/
News farm impersonates 60+ major outlets: BBC, CNN, CNBC, Guardian...

BleepingComputer has discovered a content farm operating some 60+ domains named after popular media outlets, including the BBC, CNBC, CNN, Forbes, Huffington Post, The Guardian, and Washington Post, among others. These sites build SEO for their online gambling ventures and sell "press release" slots at hefty prices. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/news-farm-impersonates-60-plus-major-outlets-bbc-cnn-cnbc-guardian/
Ukraine claims it hacked Russian Ministry of Defense servers

The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense claims that it breached the servers of the Russian Ministry of Defense (Minoborony) and stole sensitive documents. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-claims-it-hacked-russian-ministry-of-defense-servers/
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BlackCat ransomware turns off servers amid claim they stole $22 million ransom

The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang has shut down its servers amid claims that they scammed the affiliate responsible for the attack on Optum, the operator of the Change Healthcare platform, of $22 million. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackcat-ransomware-turns-off-servers-amid-claim-they-stole-22-million-ransom/
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