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Hackers use PoC exploits in attacks 22 minutes after release
2024-07-13 15:16

Threat actors are quick to weaponize available proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits in actual attacks, sometimes as quickly as 22 minutes after exploits are made publicly available. [...]

Hackers stole call, text records of “nearly all” of AT&T’s cellular customers
2024-07-12 12:18

Hackers leveraging stolen Snowflake account credentials have stolen records of calls and texts made by "Nearly all" of AT&T's cellular customers from May to October 2022, the company has confirmed. "Based on our investigation, the compromised data includes files containing AT&T records of calls and texts of nearly all of AT&T's cellular customers, customers of mobile virtual network operators using AT&T's wireless network, as well as AT&T's landline customers who interacted with those cellular numbers between May 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022," AT&T detailed.

Ever Wonder How Hackers Really Steal Passwords? Discover Their Tactics in This Webinar
2024-07-12 10:55

Recent data reveals that compromised credentials are the single biggest attack vector in 2024. To help you navigate this critical issue, we invite you to join our exclusive webinar, "Compromised Credentials in 2024: What to Know About the World's #1 Attack Vector."

'Gay furry hackers' say they've disbanded after raiding Project 2025's Heritage Foundation
2024-07-12 00:22

Ultra-conservative org funnily enough not ready to turn the other cheek After claiming to break into a database belonging to The Heritage Foundation, and then leaking 2GB of files belonging to the...

CRYSTALRAY hacker expands to 1,500 breached systems using SSH-Snake tool
2024-07-11 15:09

SSH-snake is an open-source worm that steals SSH private keys on compromised servers and uses them to move laterally to other servers while dropping additional payloads on breached systems. Previously, Sysdig identified roughly 100 CRYSTALRAY victims impacted by the SSH-Snake attacks and highlighted the network mapping tool's capabilities to steal private keys and facilitate stealthy lateral network movement.

Japan warns of attacks linked to North Korean Kimsuky hackers
2024-07-10 17:10

Japan's Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center is warning that Japanese organizations are being targeted in attacks by the North Korean 'Kimsuky' threat actors. The US government has attributed Kimsuky as a North Korean advanced persistent threat group that conducts attacks against targets worldwide to gather intelligence on topics of interest to the North Korean government.

Hackers target WordPress calendar plugin used by 150,000 sites
2024-07-09 17:21

Hackers are trying to exploit a vulnerability in the Modern Events Calendar WordPress plugin that is present on more than 150,000 websites to upload arbitrary files to a vulnerable site and...

Chinese APT40 hackers hijack SOHO routers to launch attacks
2024-07-09 15:11

A joint advisory from international cybersecurity agencies and law enforcement warns of the tactics used by the Chinese state-sponsored APT 40 hacking group and their hijacking of SOHO routers to launch cyberespionage attacks. Previously, APT40 was linked to a wave of attacks targeting over 250,000 Microsoft Exchange servers using the ProxyLogon vulnerabilities and campaigns involving exploiting flaws in widely used software, such as WinRAR. APT40 activity overview.

Hackers Exploiting Jenkins Script Console for Cryptocurrency Mining Attacks
2024-07-09 11:50

Cybersecurity researchers have found that it's possible for attackers to weaponize improperly configured Jenkins Script Console instances to further criminal activities such as cryptocurrency mining. Jenkins, a popular continuous integration and continuous delivery platform, features a Groovy script console that allows users to run arbitrary Groovy scripts within the Jenkins controller runtime.

Hackers leak 39,000 print-at-home Ticketmaster tickets for 154 events
2024-07-08 21:39

In an ongoing extortion campaign against Ticketmaster, threat actors have leaked almost 39,000 print-at-home tickets for 150 upcoming concerts and events, including Pearl Jam, Phish, Tate McCrae,...