Security News

Microsoft Exchange servers hacked to deploy Cuba ransomware
2022-02-24 17:06

The Cuba ransomware operation is exploiting Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities to gain initial access to corporate networks and encrypt devices. Cybersecurity firm Mandiant tracks the ransomware gang as UNC2596 and the ransomware itself as COLDDRAW. However, the ransomware is more commonly known as Cuba, which is how BleepingComputer will reference them throughout this article.

U.S., U.K. Agencies Warn of New Russian Botnet Built from Hacked Firewall Devices
2022-02-24 13:33

Intelligence agencies in the U.K. and the U.S. disclosed details of a new botnet malware called Cyclops Blink that's been attributed to the Russian-backed Sandworm hacking group and deployed in attacks dating back to 2019. "Cyclops Blink appears to be a replacement framework for the VPNFilter malware exposed in 2018, which exploited network devices, primarily small office/home office routers, and network-attached storage devices," the agencies said.

Warning: Popular e-cigarette store hacked to steal credit cards
2022-02-18 10:14

BleepingComputer has confirmed Element Vape, a prominent online seller of e-cigarettes and vaping kits is serving a credit card skimmer on its live site, likely after getting hacked. With its presence across the U.S. and Canada, Element Vape sells e-cigarettes, vaping devices, e-liquids, and CBD products in both retail outlets and on their online store.

Stop vaping: Major e-cigarette store hacked to steal credit cards
2022-02-18 10:14

BleepingComputer has confirmed Element Vape, a prominent online seller of e-cigarettes and vaping kits is serving a credit card skimmer on its live site, likely after getting hacked. With its presence across the U.S. and Canada, Element Vape sells e-cigarettes, vaping devices, e-liquids, and CBD products in both retail outlets and on their online store.

Wormhole cryptocurrency platform hacked to steal $326 million
2022-02-02 23:58

Hackers have exploited a vulnerability in the Wormhole cross-chain crypto platform to steal $326 million in cryptocurrency. Wormhole is a platform that allows users to transfer cryptocurrency across different blockchains.

Wormhole platform hacked to steal $326 million in crypto
2022-02-02 23:58

Hackers have exploited a vulnerability in the Wormhole cross-chain crypto platform to steal $320 million in cryptocurrency. Wormhole is a platform that allows users to transfer cryptocurrency across different blockchains.

SolarMarker Malware Uses Novel Techniques to Persist on Hacked Systems
2022-02-01 09:49

In a sign that threat actors continuously shift tactics and update their defensive measures, the operators of the SolarMarker information stealer and backdoor have been found leveraging stealthy tricks to establish long-term persistence on compromised systems. The first set, reported in April, took advantage of search engine poisoning techniques to trick business professionals into visiting sketchy Google sites that installed SolarMarker on the victim's machines.

Segway store hacked to steal customers' credit cards
2022-01-25 14:59

Segway's online store was compromised to include a malicious Magecart script that potentially allowed threat actors to steal credit cards and customer information during checkout. MageCart attacks are when threat actors compromise a site to introduce malicious scripts that steal credit card and customer information when people make a purchase.

Canada's foreign affairs ministry hacked, some services down
2022-01-25 06:38

The Canadian government department for foreign and consular relations, Global Affairs Canada was hit by a cyberattack last week. While critical services remain accessible, access to some online services is currently not available, as government systems continue to recover from the attack.

Crypto.com confirms 483 accounts hacked, $34 million withdrawn
2022-01-20 09:10

Crypto.com has confirmed that a multi-million dollar cyber attack led to the compromise of around 400 of its customer accounts. Crypto.com CEO: 400 customer accounts hit.