Cloud Security MySQL Servers, Docker Hosts Infected With DDoS Malware Researchers warn attackers are targeting MySQL servers and Docker hosts to plant malware capable of launching distributed DDoS attacks. Ionut ArghireNovember 14, 2023
Artificial Intelligence Google Suing Cybercriminals Who Delivered Malware via Fake Bard Downloads Google files a lawsuit against cybercriminals who delivered account-hijacking malware by offering fake Bard AI downloads. Eduard KovacsNovember 14, 2023
Cybercrime Ransomware Group RansomedVC Closes Shop The ransomware and data extortion group RansomedVC announced plans to shut down the project and sell parts of its infrastructure. Ionut ArghireNovember 13, 2023
Cybercrime Operations at Major Australian Ports Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack A cyberattack on Australian shipping giant DP World, which may have been a ransomware attack, has resulted in serious disruptions at major ports. Eduard KovacsNovember 13, 2023
Artificial Intelligence Major ChatGPT Outage Caused by DDoS Attack ChatGPT and its API have experienced a major outage due to a DDoS attack apparently launched by Anonymous Sudan. Eduard KovacsNovember 9, 2023
Cybercrime US Sanctions Russian National for Helping Ransomware Groups Launder Money The US Treasury has sanctioned Ekaterina Zhdanova for laundering money on behalf of cybercriminals and Russian elites. Ionut ArghireNovember 6, 2023
Cybercrime Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack Mr. Cooper suspends operations, including payments, after a cyberattack forced it to take systems offline. Ionut ArghireNovember 3, 2023
Cybercrime In Other News: Airport Taxi Hacking, Post-Quantum Crypto Guidance, Stanford Breach Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: US airport taxi hacking by Russians, Stanford ransomware attack, and post-quantum crypto guidance. SecurityWeek NewsNovember 3, 2023
Cybercrime Cyberattack Disrupts Ace Hardware’s Operations Cyberattack cripples Ace Hardware’s internal systems, resulting in shipment delays, suspended online orders. Ionut ArghireNovember 3, 2023
Cybercrime AP News Site Hit by Apparent Denial-of-Service Attack The Associated Press news website experienced an outage that appeared to be consistent with a denial-of-service attack. Associated PressNovember 2, 2023
Cybercrime Florida SIM Swapper Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Theft A 20-year-old Floridian was sentenced to prison for his role in a hacking scheme that led to the theft of $1 million in cryptocurrency. Ionut ArghireOctober 30, 2023
Cybercrime In Other News: Ex-NSA Employee Spying for Russia, EU Threat Landscape, Cyber Education Funding Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Ex-NSA employee spying for Russia, EU threat landscape report, cyber education funding SecurityWeek NewsOctober 27, 2023