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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Silicon Valley engineer admits theft of missile secrets

A Silicon Valley engineer pleaded guilty to stealing trade secrets involving crucial military technology, downloading over 3,600 documents worth millions.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromCSO Online
1 month ago

Malicious PyPI package targets Chimera users to steal AWS tokens, CI/CD secrets

A malicious Python package on PyPI targets sensitive corporate credentials, posing significant risks to software supply chains.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Researchers Uncover Batavia Windows Spyware Stealing Documents from Russian Firms

Russian organizations are being targeted by a campaign using new spyware called Batavia to steal sensitive internal documents.
#cybercrime
fromIT Pro
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The FBI thinks it's nailed the notorious 'IntelBroker' threat actor

fromIT Pro
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The FBI thinks it's nailed the notorious 'IntelBroker' threat actor

UK news
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago

Scattered Spider Hacking Suspect Extradited to US From Spain

A member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group was extradited to the US for identity theft and wire fraud.
#malware
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

fromTECHBOOK
4 months ago
Marketing tech

Contaminated by Viruses! You Should Delete These Apps Immediately

Vapor malware disguises as legitimate apps, steals data, and displays fraudulent ads.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
4 months ago

That weird CAPTCHA could be a malware trap - here's how to protect yourself

Cybercriminals are exploiting CAPTCHA to steal data, targeting unsuspecting users who usually comply with verification prompts.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
4 months ago

That weird CAPTCHA could be a malware trap - here's how to protect yourself

Cybercriminals are exploiting CAPTCHA to steal data, targeting unsuspecting users who usually comply with verification prompts.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

GCHQ intern jailed for stealing top-secret files

A GCHQ intern was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for stealing sensitive files during his placement.
Node JS
fromBleepingComputer
2 months ago

Dozens of malicious packages on NPM collect host and network data

60 malicious NPM packages were found that collect sensitive data and send it to threat actors through Discord webhooks.
Threat actors employed names similar to legitimate packages to deceive developers and infiltrate systems.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Worcester college student pleads guilty to cyber crimes

Matthew Lane pled guilty to cyber extortion charges after hacking and demanding ransom from two companies.
#ransomware
Bootstrapping
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Ransomware Gangs Use Skitnet Malware for Stealthy Data Theft and Remote Access

Skitnet, a malware tool, is increasingly used in ransomware attacks for data theft and remote access.
Information security
fromITPro
7 months ago

Termite ransomware gang claims responsibility for Blue Yonder cyber attack

Termite ransomware gang disrupted operations at Blue Yonder, affecting major clients like Starbucks and Sainsbury's.
Bootstrapping
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Ransomware Gangs Use Skitnet Malware for Stealthy Data Theft and Remote Access

Skitnet, a malware tool, is increasingly used in ransomware attacks for data theft and remote access.
Information security
fromITPro
7 months ago

Termite ransomware gang claims responsibility for Blue Yonder cyber attack

Termite ransomware gang disrupted operations at Blue Yonder, affecting major clients like Starbucks and Sainsbury's.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 months ago

M&S admits cybercrooks made off with customer info

M&S confirms customer data was stolen in cyberattack, indicating possible ransomware involvement, but reassures that payment details were not compromised.
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

This hacker group is posing as IT helpdesk workers to target enterprises - and researchers warn its social engineering techniques are exceptionally hard to spot

As of March 2025, Luna Moth has registered at least 37 domains through GoDaddy to support its callback phishing campaigns, primarily targeting major US law firms.
Marketing tech
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Hundreds of e-commerce sites hacked in supply-chain attack

The widespread supply chain attack targeted at least 500 e-commerce sites, compromising sensitive customer data by executing malicious code via visited browsers.
E-Commerce
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
4 months ago

Cyber-crew claims it cracked American cableco, releases terrible music video to prove it

A cyber-crime group named Arkana has reportedly stolen customer data from WideOpenWest and released a video threatening to leak it unless a ransom is paid.
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Appeals court rules Capital One cracker got off too easily

Paige Thompson may face a harsher sentence for the Capital One data theft after an appeals court ruled her original sentence too lenient.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Nightclub bouncer jailed over plot to blackmail Michael Schumacher

During the trial, the family expressed concerns that one hard drive containing sensitive material had not been recovered despite repeated searches of the defendants' properties.
Germany news
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fromTheregister
8 months ago

SK hynix chip engineer gets 1.5 years in prison on IP theft

A former SK hynix employee was sentenced to 18 months for stealing semiconductor technology, raising concerns about corporate espionage and data protection.
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
8 months ago

Hazem Altal: Unraveling the Web of Fraud at a Turkish Hair Clinic - Social Media Explorer

A scandal in Istanbul exposes extensive medical fraud involving data theft and unauthorized practices by former clinic manager Hazem Altal.
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