Samsung UK data breach and ransomware actor’s SEC complaint
Samsung discloses data breach impacting UK customers, ransomware actor files SEC complaint over victim’s failure to disclose breach and the Ddostf malware botnet. Catch all this and more in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly.
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1. Samsung UK discloses year-long data breach that leaked customer data
Last week, Samsung Electronics informed customers of a data breach at its UK online store. It exposed personal details like names and contact information. Financial data and passwords, however, were not affected. The company stated the breach was caused due to a vulnerability in a third-party application. This incident is the third major data breach Samsung has faced in the past two years.
2. Ransomware gang reports victim to SEC over undisclosed data breach
The ransomware group ALPHV/BlackCat recently filed a complaint with the SEC against MeridianLink. They accuse the digital lending solutions provider of failing to disclose a data breach under new SEC rules. MeridianLink acknowledges the incident but reported minimal impact and no unauthorized access. This unusual tactic by ALPHV/BlackCat could signal a new approach in ransomware strategies involving threat actors filing regulatory complaints against victims.
3. Researchers discover DDostf malware botnet targeting MySQL servers
ASEC researchers have detected a rise in Ddostf botnet attacks targeting MySQL servers on Windows. Attackers exploit vulnerable MySQL servers using weak credentials or known flaws. Once in, they install Ddostf, which waits for commands to initiate DDoS attacks. The botnet's unique capability allows it to connect to new addresses and execute commands. Administrators are urged to secure their servers with strong passwords and timely patches to thwart such campaigns.
4. U.S. feds warn of Scattered Spider’s advanced phishing methods
U.S. agencies recently warned of a cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider. Skilled in social engineering, Scattered Spider employs tactics like SIM swapping and prompt bombing to infiltrate networks. Researchers also found the group using legitimate remote access tools and impersonation tactics for data theft. The U.S. government is advising companies to strengthen their defenses with phishing-resistant MFA, application controls and recovery plans.
5. Russian cyber espionage group uses LitterDrifter USB worm to infiltrate Ukrainian entities
A Russian cyber espionage group tied to the FSB has been using a USB worm called LitterDrifter to target Ukrainian entities. Check Point reveals that the group uses this worm for large-scale data collection driven by espionage goals. LitterDrifter spreads via USB drives and connects to command-and-control servers, evolving from a PowerShell-based worm. Unique in approach, it uses domains as placeholders for C2 servers and links to a Telegram channel for C&C communication. This worm's usage marks an escalation in Russian cyber espionage efforts with a focus on intelligence gathering.
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In this Series
- Samsung UK data breach and ransomware actor’s SEC complaint
- 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
- British Library ransomware attack, Windows fingerprint authentication bypass
- 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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