Tag #Cybersecurity

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Unsolicited Packages Scam in Greece: Bulgarian Company Exploits Cash-on-Delivery

A Bulgarian company is sending unsolicited packages containing lingerie, other goods, and even nothing to Greek customers via ACS courier, charging cash-on-delivery fees (40-79 euros), exploiting weak online security and human curiosity, possibly as a variant of 'brushing'.

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nos.nl
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Joint Police Operation Dismantles Major Online Fraud Ring

Dutch and Belgian police arrested nine suspects allegedly running a large-scale online fraud operation, seizing luxury goods and cash; the group, mostly in their twenties, used social media to promote their 'F-game' and recruit young participants, leading to a counter-campaign by police.

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lefigaro.fr
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DroidBot Malware Steals Banking Credentials from Android Users

The DroidBot Android malware steals banking credentials via keylogging and SMS interception, affecting customers of numerous banks in France and other European countries, highlighting vulnerabilities in mobile banking security.

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cnn.com
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Chinese Hackers Breached Eight US Telecom Providers

Chinese government-backed hackers breached at least eight US telecommunication providers, accessing bulk phone records and call/text data of US political figures, including President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance, without accessing classified information; the FBI investigation began in ...

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dailymail.co.uk
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FBI Warns Against iPhone-Android Texting Due to Chinese Hacking Vulnerability

The FBI warned against texting between iPhones and Androids due to a vulnerability exploited by Chinese hackers in the Salt Typhoon campaign, which compromised call and text metadata and, in some cases, content; encrypted apps are recommended.

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bbc.com
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£700M Money Laundering Operation Linked to Russian Intelligence Dismantled

A multi-billion dollar money laundering operation run by a Moscow-based network, involving 84 arrests across 30 countries, including 71 in the UK, was uncovered; linked to Russian intelligence and drug trafficking, it used digital currencies to launder money for criminal gangs.

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forbes.com
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Application Exploits Account for 56% of Security Breaches: The Urgent Need for DevSecOps

A 2024 Forrester Security Survey reveals that 56% of firms experiencing external attacks attribute the breach to application exploits, emphasizing the critical need for improved DevSecOps practices.

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nos.nl
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International Police Operation Nets Nine Suspects in Major Online Fraud Ring

Dutch and Belgian police arrested nine suspects, mainly in their twenties, for running a large-scale online fraud operation, seizing luxury goods and cash; a campaign targets youth to prevent future recruitment.

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dw.com
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WhatsApp Phishing Scam Targets German Speakers

A new WhatsApp phishing scam targets German speakers using fake SMS messages mimicking confirmation codes, tricking users into giving account access via a fake webpage and chatbot, leading to potential financial and data breaches.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Chinese Hackers Steal Metadata from Large Number of Americans

A Chinese hacking group, "Salt Typhoon," stole metadata from a large number of Americans through a cyberespionage campaign targeting at least eight U.S. telecommunications companies, raising concerns about national security and individual privacy.

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nbcnews.com
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Chinese Hackers Accessed Data from at Least Eight US Telecom Companies

A Chinese hacking group, Salt Typhoon, has compromised at least eight US telecommunication companies, accessing call data and potentially targeting specific individuals in the US and dozens of other countries over the past two years.

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dailymail.co.uk
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FBI Warning: Avoid Texting Between iPhones and Androids Due to Hacking Vulnerability

The FBI warned against texting between iPhones and Androids due to vulnerability to Chinese hackers; UK cybersecurity experts urge switching to encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp or Signal to improve security.

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