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Google Chrome Extension With 32M Downloads Has Malicious Add-Ons that Steal Data, Report

Krzysztof Shpak 3803 19.06.2020

Google Chrome Extensions With 32M Downloads Have Malicious Add-Ons that Steal Data, Report

As of May 2020, Google’s Chrome Web Store has reportedly been hit with the most massive surveillance campaign so far, which managed to steal data from users around the world through over 32 million downloads of malicious extensions.

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Krzysztof Shpak 810 16.06.2020

EARN IT Act: Savior of Children or Privacy Assassin?

In early March of 2020, the US Senate introduced the draft of the notorious EARN IT (Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies) Act.

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Krzysztof Shpak 1384 13.06.2020

Eastern Europe Hit by Massive Russia and China-backed Cyberattacks, Including Strong Propaganda on Social Networks, Analysis Suggests

This spring, an array of European countries faced a massive cyberattack campaign, with nearly 80 critical infrastructure institutions in Eastern and Central Europe affected. The attacks reportedly were in favor of Russia’s and China’s interests in Europe.

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Krzysztof Shpak 725 11.06.2020

Cybercriminals Exploit Black Lives Matter Campaign to Distribute Malware via Email Amid Social Unrest

Threat actors are now exploiting the Black Lives Matter campaign to distribute malware via email, which lures users to open an attached Microsoft Word file to “leave a review confidentially about Black Lives Matter.” The phishing emails’ subject line goes as “Vote anonymous about ‘Black Lives Matter.’”

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Krzysztof Shpak 887 09.06.2020

Hackers Compromised 160,000 Nintendo User Accounts to Illegally Make Purchases in Game Stores

Hackers have gained access to 160,000 Nintendo user accounts, wherein evildoers apparently used gamers’ balance and registered credit cards or PayPal to illegally make purchases in My Nintendo Store or Nintendo eShop.

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Krzysztof Shpak 736 02.06.2020

Dark Web Hosting Provider Database With Sensitive Information Leaked Online

The database of Daniel’s Hosting, a now-defunct free hosting provider for dark web services, has been leaked online. The leak revealed admin passwords, emails, and other sensitive data that can help find the people behind the dark web sites and services.

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Krzysztof Shpak 1209 01.06.2020

Following Police Brutality and Riots, Hackers of Anonymous Attack Minneapolis Police

Amidst the wave of public outrage following the death of George Floyd in police custody, hacktivists from Anonymous group turned their skills against the Minneapolis police department involved. The hackers have already attacked the PD’s website and promised to expose a history of crimes committed by the officers.

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Krzysztof Shpak 711 27.05.2020

Kremlin-Backed Hacking Group Targets Power and Water Sector of Germany, Report

A hacking group linked with the Russian government has reportedly carried out a series of attacks on energy, water, and power sectors of Germany, cybersecurity-focused outlet Cyberscoop reported on May 26.

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Krzysztof Shpak 856 27.05.2020

Latest Modification of ComRAT Trojan Targets Gmail Users to Steal Confidential Documents

Researchers from cybersecurity firm ESET have detected a modified version of ComRAT malware, which now targets Gmail users to steal confidential documents. In addition to misappropriation of documents, the trojan collects information about the network, Microsoft Windows configurations, and the Archive Directory groups or users.

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Krzysztof Shpak 2689 26.05.2020

Discord-Focused Malware AnarchyGrabber Evolves, Now Attacking Users’ Direct Contacts

An updated version of the AnarchyGrabber trojan has begun circulating the Internet posing a threat to the communication app Discord users. The malware is reportedly geared to steal users’ passwords and tokens, disable two-factor authentication (2FA), and even spread the attack on a victim’s contacts, Bleeping Computer reported on May 24.

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Krzysztof Shpak 660 22.05.2020

Cybercriminals Change Focus From Individual Servers to Enterprise Networks

Hackers seem to have shifted their focus from individual servers to corporate networks. In the second half of 2019, the number of postings on illicit marketplaces offering access to corporate networks reportedly began surging.

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Krzysztof Shpak 566 30.04.2020

Privacy Concerns? Some Personal Data in the UK Was Not Even Password-Protected

There is no shortage of news about hacks and cybersecurity flaws, which may not come as a surprise. Yet, there are curious ones that catch the eye.

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