Tag #Cybersecurity

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StravaLeaks: French Navy's Security Breach Exposes Nuclear Submarine Patrols

French Navy nuclear submarine crew members' Strava activity revealed sensitive patrol patterns, compromising national security and exposing the routines of political leaders' security details, highlighting a significant intelligence failure.

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iPhone 15 USB-C Controller Hack: Security Researchers Reveal Vulnerability

Security researcher Thomas Roth bypassed Apple's iPhone 15 ACE3 USB-C controller security, achieving code execution and firmware extraction; experts warn this could lead to future vulnerabilities, although Android users remain unaffected.

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Increased Online Radicalization Fuels Rise in US Lone-Wolf Terrorism

A surge in US lone-wolf terrorist attacks is directly linked to the easy online access to bomb-making manuals, 3D-printed gun schematics, and other materials promoting violence, facilitated by reduced content moderation and highlighting the urgent need for enhanced counterterrorism strategies.

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Italian Government Websites Targeted in Fourth DDoS Attack by Pro-Russian Hackers

Pro-Russian hackers Noname057(16) launched a fourth DDoS attack on December 30, 2024, targeting Italian government and public transport websites, causing service disruptions for several hours before being contained by Italian cybersecurity agencies, who responded quickly. The hackers cited Italian s...

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Space-Based EMP Threat: Catastrophic Risks and Limited Defenses

A space-based EMP attack, potentially from a Russian satellite, could disable electronic systems and infrastructure across vast areas, causing catastrophic societal disruption and potentially taking years to recover from.

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Banshee Stealer Malware Variant Targets 100 Million macOS Users

A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing "$3,000" on the dark web, steals sensitive data from 100 million users by evading antivirus software using an encryption algorithm stolen from Apple's XProtect; security experts warn of the need for stronger security measures.

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Chainalysis Acquires Israeli Fraud Prevention Firm Alterya

Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics company, acquired Israeli fraud prevention firm Alterya on Monday for an undisclosed sum; Alterya, founded in 2022, uses AI to detect social engineering scams in real time, protecting over $100 million in assets in 2024 and serving clients like Coinbase and Binanc...

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Cyberattack Halts Classes at Eindhoven University; Belgian Strike Disrupts Nation

A cyberattack shut down the Eindhoven University of Technology's network, halting classes, while the Horecava trade fair opened in Amsterdam. In Belgium, a strike protesting pension reforms caused widespread disruptions, including school closures and transportation delays.

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iPhone 15 USB-C Controller Hacked: Security Implications

Security researcher Thomas Roth bypassed Apple's ACE3 USB-C controller security on the iPhone 15, achieving code execution and firmware dumping; while currently limited to iPhone, it paves the way for further attacks.

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Coordinated Cyberattack Disrupts Italian Banks and Infrastructure

Pro-Russian hackers NoName057(16), collaborating with pro-Palestinian group Alixsec, launched a DDoS attack on Italian banks, water companies, ports, and businesses, including Intesa San Paolo, causing service disruptions and highlighting the escalating threat of coordinated cyberattacks.

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Solana Key Theft Campaign Uses Malicious NPM Packages and Gmail

Two threat actors are stealing Solana private keys using malicious npm packages that exfiltrate data via Gmail, exploiting its reputation to bypass security measures; Google has implemented account protections, but AI-generated summaries of malicious packages pose a significant risk.

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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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