Cybersecurity

Dozens of data brokers disclose selling reproductive healthcare info, precise geolocation and data belonging to minors

New information made public by the state of California shows that a significant portion of data brokers collect and sell sensitive information on topics like reproductive health, as well as data belonging to children. Out of 480 data brokers registered with the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), 24 indicated they sell data belonging to minors. […]

Cybersecurity

Russian-Aligned Network Doppelgänger Targets German Elections

A joint effort by SentinelLabs and ClearSky Cyber Security has uncovered a significant propaganda and disinformation campaign, possibly orchestrated by the Russia-aligned influence operation network called Doppelgänger.  The campaign, which began in late November 2023, initially targeted Ukrainian affairs but has since expanded its scope to include the US, Israel, France and Germany. In Germany, Doppelgänger […]

Cybersecurity

Ransomware tactics evolve, become scrappier – Help Net Security

As we enter 2024, ransomware remains the most significant cyberthreat facing businesses, according to Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes reveals that the United States accounted for almost half of all ransomware attacks in 2023. “Small and medium-sized organizations face a deluge of cyber threats daily including ransomware, malware and phishing attacks. This new data spotlights the pervasive cat-and-mouse […]

Cybersecurity

Chinese Threat Actors Found Spying on Dutch Defense Ministry Network | Cyware Hacker News

In a significant cybersecurity event, Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploited a vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiGate devices to infiltrate a Dutch military network. This network, crucial for unclassified research and development, was compromised without causing damage to the broader defense network due to its isolated nature. Diving into details The breach was orchestrated by leveraging a critical […]