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ForkLog 28 05.10.2024

Cybersecurity Highlights: DDoS Attacks, Fraudulent Apps, and More

We have compiled the most significant cybersecurity news of the week. Cloudflare thwarted the largest DDoS attack with a capacity of 3.8 Tbps. Thousands of users downloaded fraudulent cryptocurrency apps from Google Play and the App Store. A modification of Meta’s smart glasses revealed a person’s home address. The development of Outlast was delayed due […]

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ForkLog 25 28.09.2024

Cybersecurity Roundup: Fake WalletConnect App, MoneyGram Data Breach, and More

We have compiled the most significant cybersecurity news of the week. A fake WalletConnect app stole over $70,000 in cryptocurrencies. The UK regulator confirmed a data breach at MoneyGram. OpenAI’s X account was hacked again by crypto scammers. A GPS signal attack allowed for remote mapping of a building’s layout. Fake WalletConnect App Stole Over […]

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ForkLog 52 21.09.2024

Cybersecurity Highlights: HACKED Token Scam, Tor’s Anonymity Challenge, and More

Here are the week’s most significant cybersecurity news stories. Compromised X accounts were used for a Pump & Dump scheme involving the HACKED token. The anonymous messenger Ghost ceased operations following the arrest of its creator. The Marko Polo hackers devised over 30 cryptocurrency theft schemes. Ukraine restricted Telegram use for government officials and military […]

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ForkLog 16 14.09.2024

Cybersecurity Highlights: Banking Malware on Telegram and $5.6 Billion in Crypto Losses

We have compiled the most significant cybersecurity news of the week. Banking information-stealing malware tracked on Telegram. Bitcoin scam losses exceeded $5.6 billion in 2023. Over 50% of macOS attacks in six months targeted a single crypto stealer. Banking Information-Stealing Malware Tracked on Telegram Researchers at Group-IB have identified a new Android malware, Ajina.Banker, which […]

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ForkLog 30 07.09.2024

Heightened Threats to Bitcoin Wallets, Rutube DDoS, and Other Cybersecurity Events

We have compiled the most important cybersecurity news of the week. The FBI warned crypto companies of increased threats from North Korean hackers. Android users were targeted by malware that reads seed phrases from images. Rutube confirmed a major DDoS attack on its service. A cryptocurrency-stealing program was embedded in a fake OnlyFans hacker tool. […]

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ForkLog 19 31.08.2024

Brazil Blocks X, Infostealer Targets Ethereum Wallets, and Other Cybersecurity Events

We have compiled the most significant cybersecurity news of the week. Brazil blocked X. The US offered $2.5 million for a hacker from Belarus. The Meduza infostealer attacked cryptocurrency wallets of Russian corporations. Zuckerberg revealed Facebook was pressured into censorship by the White House. Brazil Blocks X The social network X, owned by Elon Musk, […]

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ForkLog 12 24.08.2024

Cybersecurity Roundup: Arrest Linked to Lazarus, US Sanctions on Russian IT, and More

Here are the week’s most significant cybersecurity news stories. A Russian involved in laundering cryptocurrency for Lazarus was arrested in Argentina. The US has sanctioned Russian cybersecurity companies. Experts have identified the creator of Styx Stealer, targeting Bitcoin wallets. Russian National Arrested in Argentina for Laundering Cryptocurrency for Lazarus The Argentine Federal Police arrested a […]

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ForkLog 35 17.08.2024

Cybersecurity Roundup: Bitcoin-Stealing AI Translator, Post-Quantum Encryption, and More

Here are the week’s most significant cybersecurity news stories. A new infostealer targets popular crypto wallets. Scientists have introduced encryption standards to counter quantum computers. OpenAI has halted the use of ChatGPT for influencing US elections. Bitcoin thieves disguised themselves as online games and AI translators. New Infostealer Targets Popular Crypto Wallets Researchers at Elastic […]

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ForkLog 7 10.08.2024

Cybersecurity Highlights: Signal Blocked in Russia and an 18-Year-Old Browser Bug

We have compiled the most significant cybersecurity news of the week. Roskomnadzor confirmed the blocking of the Signal messenger in Russia. The BlackSuit ransomware demanded over $500 million from its victims. An 18-year-old vulnerability allowed bypassing security in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Roskomnadzor Confirms Blocking of Signal Messenger in Russia Access to the Signal messenger […]

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ForkLog 98 03.08.2024

Cryptonator Founder Charged with $235 Million Laundering, Monero Wallet Leak Scam, and Other Cybersecurity Events

We have compiled the most important cybersecurity news of the week. The founder of the online wallet Cryptonator has been accused of laundering $235 million. Hackers simulated a crypto wallet leak to profit from “greedy” users. Bitcoin exchange Gemini disclosed an incident affecting 15,000 clients. An unnamed company paid a record $75 million to ransomware […]

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ForkLog 38 27.07.2024

Cybersecurity Highlights: Fake Hamster Kombat Software and Llama 3.1’s Outburst

Here are the week’s most significant cybersecurity stories. Fraudsters distributed malware under the Hamster Kombat brand. Instagram dismantled a sextortion network of 63,000 accounts. Cryptowallets and user messages from BreachForums were leaked. The “hacked” Llama 3.1 was made to curse Meta and Zuckerberg. Fraudsters Distributed Malware Under the Hamster Kombat Brand Amid the popularity of […]

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ForkLog 20 20.07.2024

Cybersecurity Highlights: FBI Hacks Trump Shooter’s Phone, AT&T Pays Ransom in Bitcoin

Here are the week’s most significant cybersecurity news stories. FBI hacked the smartphone of the individual who shot at Donald Trump. Russians confessed to attacks using the LockBit ransomware. AT&T paid hackers 5.7 BTC to delete stolen data. FBI Hacks Phone of Trump Shooter FBI agents, in collaboration with Cellebrite software developers, hacked the phone […]

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