Tag #Cyberattack

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TU/e Hit by Cyberattack, Network Shutdown Disrupts Exams

A cyberattack targeting Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) on October 26, 2023, forced the university to shut down its internal network, disrupting classes and access to online services until at least October 27, impacting students preparing for exams; authorities are investigating.

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TU Eindhoven Suffers Cyberattack, Shuts Down Network

A cyberattack on October 26, 2023, forced the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven to shut down its internal network, disrupting classes and student access to email until at least October 27; the university is investigating but hasn't confirmed the source.

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PayPal Phishing Attack Bypasses Security Using Legitimate Features

A new PayPal phishing attack uses legitimate PayPal features and a valid sender address, bypassing typical email security measures and tricking victims into paying fraudulent invoices. The attack was discovered by Fortiguard's CISO, who was targeted with a $2,185.96 payment request.

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Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Japan

Japan's Meteorological Agency warned of heavy snow and potential traffic disruptions from Wednesday to Friday across northern and western Japan, with strong winds and blizzards possible depending on air temperature.

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Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury in Major Cyberattack

On Tuesday, Chinese hackers stole several unclassified documents from the US Department of the Treasury after compromising a third-party software provider; the Treasury Department, along with the FBI and CISA, are investigating the incident, which follows the disclosure of a large-scale Chinese cybe...

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Chinese Hacker Breaches US Treasury Payroll System

On December 8th, a Chinese government-linked hacker breached the US Treasury Department's payroll system, accessing employee computers and non-sensitive documents via a vendor password compromise; the Treasury Department is investigating with the FBI and law enforcement.

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Eindhoven University Shuts Down Network After Cyberattack

The Eindhoven University of Technology took down its network on Sunday due to a cyberattack discovered Saturday around 9 pm, halting education until at least Monday; the university is investigating with police and aims to restore network access by Tuesday.

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Android Malware Attack Bypasses Google Play Protect

A new Android malware attack, originating from fraudulent ads on Facebook and TikTok, tricks users into disabling Google Play Protect to install malicious apps, causing financial losses; the attack exploits WhatsApp, and cybersecurity firms have issued warnings.

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China-Linked Hacking Group Targeted Japan in Over 200 Cyberattacks

Japan's National Police Agency linked over 200 cyberattacks from 2019-2024 to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, targeting national security and high-technology data from government ministries, private companies, and individuals, using malware-laced emails and VPN vulnerabilities.

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Chinese Hackers Breached US Treasury's Sanctions Office

Chinese government hackers breached the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Office of Financial Research, accessing unclassified documents, according to the Washington Post, raising concerns about potential compromise of information related to US sanctions against Chinese entit...

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Chinese Hacker Breaches US Treasury Department Systems

A Chinese state-sponsored hacker breached the US Treasury Department's systems in early December, accessing employee data via a vulnerability in the BeyondTrust system; the Treasury Department is investigating with the FBI, while China denies involvement.

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Pro-Russia Hackers Target French Websites

On December 31, 2023, the pro-Russia hacking group NoName launched DDoS attacks against at least 23 French city and departmental websites, including Marseille and Haute-Garonne, in retaliation for France's support of Ukraine; the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation.

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