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FBI Seized ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Dark web Site

FBI seizure message on ALPHV data leak site

The FBI and European security organizations working under Europol have seized ALPHV’s website also known as Blackcat. ALPHV ransomware has infected over 1,000 victims worldwide. Cybercrime has a popular model called ransomware-as-a-service. This model involves a group of developers who create and update ransomware. They also maintain the necessary internet …

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Iran’s state TV said
Suspected cyberattack paralyzes 70% gas stations across Iran

Cars and motorbikes line up to fill up at a service station in Iran's capital Tehran, on October 26, 2021, amid a nationwide disruption of the gas distribution system. (Atta Kenare/AFP)

Iran’s Oil Minister, Javad Owji, confirmed on Monday that a cyberattack caused a widespread disruption to petrol stations. A hacking group Iran blames Israel for claimed it caused the attack that disrupted petrol stations across the country on Monday, according to Iranian state TV and Israeli local media. ALSO READ: …

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New survey by IDC
Malaysia face doubling of ransomware incidents in 2023

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In Malaysia, the cybersecurity situation is changing as organizations deal with an increase in cyber threats. A recent survey by IDC shows that phishing is the main concern, with 54% of organizations ranking it as the biggest threat. The top five risks in Malaysia are ransomware, unpatched vulnerabilities, identity theft, …

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Draft emergency plan
China to enforce 10 min response time for data breaches

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China proposed a four-tier classification to respond to data security incidents, showing its concern about data leaks and hacking in the country. The plan is due to increased tensions with the United States and its allies. It follows an incident where a hacker claimed to have gotten a large amount …

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5 Islamic banks risk of being frozen out of certain transactions

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Five Islamic banks current accounts with Bangladesh Bank are negative, but transactions are ongoing. The central bank has warned that unless the banks meet liquidity requirements within 20 days, transactions will be halted, reported Prothom Alo. According to Three prominent media reports Bangladesh Bank’s Motijheel office has recently given this …

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CERT-In
Warning! Govt alerts Samsung users; here’s why

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The Indian government urgently asked Samsung smartphone users to update their devices due to security vulnerabilities. CERT-In issued a warning about a threat to certain Samsung devices running on Android versions 11, 12, 13, and 14. These vulnerabilities could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data on these …

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MITRE Reveals EMB3D
MITRE reveals Critical Infrastructure Threat Model Framework

MITRE

Red Balloon Security, Narf Industries, and MITRE worked together to develop the EMB3D Threat Model. This model helps us understand the risks that embedded devices face and the security measures they require. The EMB3D model is a framework that focuses on embedded devices. “It considers the specific risks presented by …

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“Onpassive”, Bangladesh bank alert fraudulent activities

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Bangladesh Bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) warned about the fraudulent activities of the MLM company ‘Onpassive‘. BFIU issued a warning on Thursday (December 14). ALSO READ: Quishing: New Phishing Attacks Tactics Rising The intelligence unit has reported that there have been cases of large-scale embezzlement from ordinary people through different …

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MICROSOFT PATCH TUESDAY FIXED 4 CRITICAL FLAWS

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In December 2023, Microsoft released security updates for multiple products, addressing 33 vulnerabilities. The company’s vulnerabilities affect several Microsoft products, including Windows, Office, Azure, Microsoft Edge, Windows Defender, Windows DNS and DHCP server, and Microsoft Dynamic. The IT giant also addressed several Chromium issues. ALSO READ: Bypassing major EDRS using …

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