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Email-Based Fraud Dominates Cyber Insurance Claims in 2023
Funds transfer fraud and business email compromise accounted for over half of cyber insurance claims in 2023, with ransomware payments reaching $1 billion globally.
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Which? Investigation Reveals Security Vulnerabilities in UK Banks’ Online Banking Systems
TSB and Co-operative Bank found to have weaknesses in mobile app and online security, while NatWest and Starling Bank praised for strong measures.
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US Government Arrests Samourai Wallet Founders for Money Laundering and Unlicensed Money Transmitting Charges
Founders of cryptocurrency mixing service Samourai Wallet arrested for facilitating over $2 billion in illicit transactions, including money laundering from dark web markets and decentralized finance protocols.
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Emergence of DragonForce Ransomware Highlights Threat of Leaked Builder Tools in Cyberattacks
DragonForce Ransomware, utilizing double extortion tactics and leaked builder from LockBit, targets high-profile organizations and government systems, underscoring the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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State-Sponsored ArcaneDoor Campaign Targets Cisco Firewalls
ArcaneDoor campaign, tracked as UAT4356 and STORM-1849, exploits vulnerabilities in Cisco ASA devices for malicious activities.
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South Korean Authorities Uncover Major North Korean Hacking Campaign Targeting Defense Contractors
Three North Korean state-backed groups, Lazarus, Andariel, and Kimsuky, exploited vulnerabilities in email systems and compromised security controls to steal sensitive defense technologies from South Korean defense contractors.
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US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Nationals for Cyber Operations Targeting US Entities
Four Iranian nationals have been sanctioned by the US Treasury for their involvement in cyber operations targeting US businesses and government entities, utilizing techniques like spear phishing and ransomware attacks.
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Major Cyberattack on Change Healthcare Exposes Americans’ Personal Information
UnitedHealth Group confirms substantial data breach, pays $22 million ransom to hackers, leading to significant financial losses and ongoing risks for healthcare providers and patients.
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OWASP Releases Top 10 List for Large Language Model Applications
Adversaries exploit authentication gaps in organizations, posing risks like data poisoning and supply chain vulnerabilities.
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US Department of State Imposes Visa Restrictions on Individuals Involved in Commercial Spyware Development
Visa restrictions target 13 individuals and their families involved in the development and sale of spyware, aiming to combat human rights abuses and violations of privacy.
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Hackers Exploit GitHub and GitLab Vulnerability to Distribute Malware
Hackers have used a vulnerability in GitHub and GitLab to upload malware disguised as legitimate repositories through phishing links generated from unpublished comments on open source projects.
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European Police Chiefs Urge Meta to Reconsider End-to-End Encryption Rollout
European police chiefs collaborate with Europol to address concerns over the impact of end-to-end encryption on public safety and law enforcement efforts against online crimes like child exploitation and terrorism.
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