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Clever 'GitHub Scanner' campaign abusing repos to push malware

A clever threat campaign is abusing GitHub repositories to distribute malware targeting users who frequent an open source project repository or are subscribed to email notifications from it. A malicious GitHub user opens a new "issue" on an open source repository falsely claiming that the project contains a "security vulnerability." [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clever-github-scanner-campaign-abusing-repos-to-push-malware/
Mysterious "LOVE" packet storms flood the internet since 2020

Internet intelligence firm GreyNoise reports that it has been tracking large waves of "Noise Storms" containing spoofed internet traffic since January 2020. However, despite extensive analysis, it has not concluded its origin and purpose. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mysterious-love-packet-storms-flood-the-internet-since-2020/
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How to reduce cyber risk during employee onboarding

Onboarding new employees is an important time for any organization but comes with a unique set of security risks. Learn more from Specops Software about these risks and how to mitigate them. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-reduce-cyber-risk-during-employee-onboarding/
Germany seizes 47 crypto exchanges used by ransomware gangs

German law enforcement seized 47 cryptocurrency exchange services hosted in the country that facilitated illegal money laundering activities for cybercriminals, including ransomware gangs. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/germany-seizes-47-crypto-exchanges-used-by-ransomware-gangs/
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Police dismantles phone unlocking ring linked to 483,000 victims

A joint law enforcement operation has dismantled an international criminal network that used the iServer automated phishing-as-a-service platform to unlock the stolen or lost mobile phones of 483,000 victims worldwide.  [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-dismantles-iserver-phone-unlocking-network-linked-to-483-000-victims/
Google Password Manager now automatically syncs your passkeys

Google announced that starting today, passkeys added to Google Password Manager will automatically sync between Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and ChromeOS devices for logged-in users. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-password-manager-now-automatically-syncs-your-passkeys/
FTC exposes massive surveillance of kids, teens by social media giants

A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report has found that social media and video streaming companies have been engaging in widespread user surveillance, particularly of children and teens, with insufficient privacy protections and earning billions of dollars annually by monetizing their data. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/ftc-exposes-massive-surveillance-of-kids-teens-by-social-media-giants/
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Tor says it’s "still safe" amid reports of police deanonymizing users

The Tor Project is attempting to assure users that the network is still safe after a recent investigative report warned that law enforcement from Germany and other countries are working together to deanonymize users through timing attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tor-says-its-still-safe-amid-reports-of-police-deanonymizing-users/
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CISA warns of actively exploited Apache HugeGraph-Server bug

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has added five flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, among which is a remote code execution (RCE) flaw impacting Apache HugeGraph-Server. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-actively-exploited-apache-hugegraph-server-bug/
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Suspects behind $230 million cryptocurrency theft arrested in Miami

Two suspects were arrested in Miami this week and charged with conspiracy to steal and launder over $230 million in cryptocurrency using crypto exchanges and mixing services. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suspects-behind-230-million-cryptocurrency-theft-arrested-in-miami/
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macOS Sequoia change breaks networking for VPN, antivirus software

Users of macOS 15 'Sequoia' are reporting network connection errors when using certain endpoint detection and response (EDR) or virtual private network (VPN) solutions, and web browsers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-sequoia-change-breaks-networking-for-vpn-antivirus-software/
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Ukraine bans Telegram on military, govt devices over security risks

Ukraine's National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity (NCCC) has restricted the use of the Telegram messaging app within government agencies, military units, and critical infrastructure, citing national security concerns. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-bans-telegram-on-military-govt-devices-over-security-risks/
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Disney ditching Slack after massive July data breach

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly ditching Slack after a July data breach exposed over 1TB of confidential messages and files posted to the company's internal communication channels. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/disney-ditching-slack-after-massive-july-data-breach/
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Microsoft ends development of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Microsoft has officially announced that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is now deprecated, but plans to maintain current functionality and continue publishing updates through the channel. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-officially-deprecates-windows-server-update-services-wsus/
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Global infostealer malware operation targets crypto users, gamers

A massive infostealer malware operation encompassing thirty campaigns targeting a broad spectrum of demographics and system platforms has been uncovered, attributed to a cybercriminal group named "Marko Polo." [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/global-infostealer-malware-operation-targets-crypto-users-gamers/
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