British Library ransomware attack, Windows fingerprint authentication bypass
The British Library hacker demands £600,000 for the return of stolen data, security researchers bypass Windows Hello fingerprint authentication on different laptops and the Telekopye Telegram Bot. Catch all this and more in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly.
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1. British Library hacker Rhysida demands £600,000 for returning stolen records
A cybercrime group named Rhysida has claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on the British Library. They're demanding 20 Bitcoins (roughly £602,500 or $760,818) to return the stolen data. Stolen items include employee passport scans and financial records, which the group threatened to release on the dark web. The library is collaborating with the authorities to resolve the crisis and restore services.
2. Researchers hack Windows Hello auth system to expose new vulnerabilities
Security researchers from Blackwing Intelligence have successfully bypassed Windows Hello fingerprint authentication on Dell, Microsoft and Lenovo laptops. The team used man-in-the-middle attacks to exploit weaknesses in sensors made by ELAN, Synaptics and Goodix. Despite using advanced Match-on-Chip technology, the sensors were found to be vulnerable. Blackwing Intelligence advises enabling SDCP on all devices to enhance security against such vulnerabilities.
3. Cybercriminals use Telekopye Telegram bot to conduct large-scale phishing attacks
Security researchers have uncovered a new scam operation using a malicious Telegram bot named Telekopye. This bot automates the creation of phishing web pages and sends URLs to potential victims. Victims clicking these URLs are redirected to a bogus payment gateway controlled by hackers. While the exact origins of the malware actors are unknown, the targeting of popular Russian online marketplaces is indicative of their residence.
4. ClearFake browser update campaign targets macOS users with Atomic Stealer malware
Malwarebytes warns that the ClearFake campaign is now targeting macOS users with Atomic Stealer (AMOS) malware. Disguised as fake browser updates, it steals sensitive data like passwords and credit card details. Compromised websites mimic Apple Safari and Chrome pages to trick users into downloading a malicious DMG file. This alarming trend marks a significant shift in cyber threats to macOS systems.
5. North Korean hackers pose as tech recruiters and job candidates to conduct attacks
In a new twist, North Korean hackers are posing as job recruiters and seekers to infiltrate organizations worldwide. Researchers found that these threat actors are luring victims via fake interviews and GitHub resumes. Their latest campaigns are designed to deploy malware that steals sensitive data and provides unauthorized access. These campaigns highlight the evolving sophistication of North Korean cyber threats.
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In this Series
- British Library ransomware attack, Windows fingerprint authentication bypass
- Canada Flipper Zero ban and new RustDoor macOS malware
- AnyDesk hack and iPhone patched kernel flaw
- Tesla Pwn2Own hacks and iOS push alerts abuse
- TeamViewer breach and Atlassian Jira outage
- Moscow ISP revenge hack and Microsoft Sharepoint bug warning
- X verified accounts hack and SpectralBlur macOS malware
- CISA default password alert and SOHO KV-botnet campaign
- New 5G modem flaws and Apple’s data breach report
- Staples cyberattack, Agent Racoon backdoor and other news
- Samsung UK data breach and ransomware actor’s SEC complaint
- ICBC ransomware attack and ChatGPT outage
- Boeing Lockbit ransomware attack, Apple’s vulnerability and WhatsApp mods spyware
- Octo Tempest hacking group and new iLeakage attack
- Okta support system breach and Google Ads fake KeePass campaign
- Skype DarkGate malware, Shadow PC breach and AvosLocker ransomware warning
- 23andMe data theft, MGM’s $100M ransomware loss and the Azure VM breach
- Malicious Bing Chat ads and FBI’s dual ransomware warning
- T-Mobile app glitch and fake Booking.com pages
- Airbus data leak, Cisco Webex ad malware and €345 million TikTok fine
- New Apple iMessage exploit and CISA’s Apache RocketMQ warning
- Forever 21 data breach and Android BadBazaar espionage
- Duolingo data leak and the Met Police IT hack
- Discord.io data breach and Ivanti Avalanche vulnerabilities
- UK Electoral Commission hack and Microsoft’s role in China email breach
- Salesforce email zero-day exploit and Microsoft Power Platform criticism
- Airlines disclose pilot data breach and the Microsoft Teams bug
- GravityRAT Android Trojan and new MOVEit Transfer flaw
- University of Manchester hack and Honda API flaws
- MOVEit zero-day exploit and the U.S. iPhone hack accusation
- Daam Android virus and Barracuda zero-day flaw
- TP-Link router exploit and 18-year-old charged with hacking DraftKings accounts
- Discord support hack and Toyota location data leak
- Twitter private tweets bug and Cisco phone router vulnerabilities
- Cisco XSS zero-day flaw and PaperCut vulnerabilities
- 3CX hackers hit critical infrastructure and secondhand routers cause security concerns
- Hyundai data breach and Microsoft’s warning to accountants
- Western Digital cloud breach and the MSI ransomware hack
- TMX loan data breach, Italy bans ChatGPT and WordPress Elementor Pro exploit
- ChatGPT data leak and Gmail message theft by North Korean hackers
- U.S. federal agency hack and the return of FakeCalls Android malware
- Massive AT&T data breach and fake jobs targeting security researchers
- U.S. Marshals service breach and TPM 2.0 security flaws
- Dangerous ChatGPT apps and food giant Dole ransomware attack
- GoDaddy malware installations, record-breaking DDoS attack and the new WhiskerSpy malware
- Reddit’s employees phished, healthcare firms targeted and the new Screenshotter malware
- JD Sports data breached, VMware ESXi servers attacked and the HeadCrab malware
- Yandex source code leaked, 4500+ WordPress sites hacked and the new SwiftSlicer malware
- PayPal accounts breached, Fortinet VPN flaw exploited, and the new Hook malware
- Twitter users’ emails leaked, ChatGPT used to write malware and Slack’s repository breach
- Uber data leaked, 48 DDoS-for-hire domains seized and Facebook posts phishing attack
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