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Serious Vulnerability Found in Zyxel Devices Sparks Security Concerns
A serious vulnerability, CVE-2023-28771, affects Zyxel devices, prompting warnings from cybersecurity experts after a spike in exploit attempts was detected. Owners are urged to secure their devices against potential threats.
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Nucor Confirms Data Breach as Cybersecurity Incident Unfolds
Nucor has confirmed that attackers behind a recent cybersecurity incident have stolen data from its network, prompting immediate actions to contain the breach and restore operations.
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Russian Hackers Employ Advanced Social Engineering to Bypass Gmail’s Multi-Factor Authentication
A new campaign by Russian hackers has successfully bypassed Gmail’s multi-factor authentication, targeting academics and critics of Russia through sophisticated social engineering attacks, as reported by Google Threat Intelligence Group.
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Cyber Attack on UK Retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op Attributed to Scattered Spider Group
The recent cyber attacks targeting UK retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op have been linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, with financial impacts estimated at up to £440 million. The UK’s Cyber Monitoring Centre described the incidents as a single combined cyber event, prompting heightened concerns in the insurance sector as the group shifts…
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Qilin Ransomware Group Introduces Legal Counsel for Victims Amid Surge in Activity
The Qilin ransomware group has introduced a ‘Call Lawyer’ feature to their affiliate panel, providing legal assistance to victims, aiming to increase the effectiveness of their ransom demands amid a rise in cyberattack activities.
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Aflac Discloses Cyber Breach Amid Rising Attacks on Insurance Sector
Aflac has confirmed a security breach involving personal and health information amid a wider campaign targeting insurance companies across the U.S. The company is investigating the incident with external cybersecurity experts, signaling a growing trend of cyber threats against the insurance sector.
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Surge in Android Malware: AntiDot Threats Compromise Thousands of Devices
Researchers have uncovered a significant surge in Android malware, particularly the AntiDot strain, which has compromised thousands of devices through sophisticated phishing campaigns and Malware-as-a-Service distribution.
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New Campaign Uncovers 67 Trojanized GitHub Repositories Targeting Python Users
Cybersecurity experts have revealed a new campaign identifying 67 trojanized GitHub repositories that falsely advertise Python hacking tools, delivering malicious software instead. This campaign highlights the significant risks of using open-source repositories for developers.
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Oxford City Council Cyberattack Compromises 21 Years of Data
A cyberattack on Oxford City Council has compromised 21 years of personal data related to council-administered elections. The authority is investigating the scope of the breach while assuring the public that there is no evidence of data sharing with third parties.
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Cloudflare Thwarts Historic 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack Targeting Hosting Provider
Cloudflare has successfully mitigated a record-breaking 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a hosting provider, marking a significant escalation in cyber threats to internet infrastructure, according to the company’s latest report.
