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Canadian federal police says they were targeted by cyberattack
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1y ago
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Canadian federal police have reported being targeted by a cyberattack, although they assure the public that there is no impact on operations and no known threat to the safety of Canadians. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is currently investigating the breach to determine its extent. This follows a data breach in the Canadian government's foreign affairs department last month, indicating an increasing trend of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in the country. The government has yet to disclose further details on the recent attack.
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US says Russian hackers stole federal government emails during Microsoft cyberattack
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that Russian state-backed hackers stole emails from various federal agencies as part of an ongoing cyberattack on Microsoft. The Russian hackers, known as "Midnight Blizzard," managed to compromise Microsoft corporate email accounts, allowing them access to federal government emails. CISA issued an emergency directive ordering government agencies to secure their email accounts amid concerns that the Russian hackers were escalating their intrusions. The affected agencies have been given a week to reset passwords and secure compromised systems. Microsoft is currently under scrutiny for its security practices.
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Canada says China-linked 'Spamouflage' campaign targeted lawmakers, PM Trudeau
Economic Times
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1y ago
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A China-linked "Spamouflage" campaign using bot networks to post disinformation targeted Canadian lawmakers, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to the Canadian government. The campaign involved thousands of comments in English and French, including accusations against lawmakers and deepfake videos. The Chinese embassy in Canada denied the accusations and called them a "blatant smear campaign." Canada and China's relations have been strained since 2018, and Canada has accused China of trying to interfere in its affairs.
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Lockbit cybercrime gang says it is back online following global police bust
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The Lockbit cybercrime gang, known for using ransomware to extort victims, has announced that its servers are back online following a recent international police operation that targeted the group. In a statement, the gang revealed that its website was hacked by law enforcement using a vulnerability in the PHP programming language. While Lockbit's darkweb site was compromised, its other servers with backup blogs continue to leak stolen data. Authorities remain determined to target and disrupt Lockbit, as they work to gather intelligence on the group and its affiliates.
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AT&T and Verizon say networks are secure after being breached by China-linked Salt Typhoon hackers | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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7m ago
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U.S. telecom companies AT&T and Verizon confirmed they secured networks after a breach by China-linked Salt Typhoon hackers. AT&T reported no current nation-state actor activity, while Verizon contained the threat, verified by an unnamed cybersecurity firm. Breaches targeted a few high-profile governmental customers. Immediate actions were taken with federal and cybersecurity partners. This marks the first acknowledgment of their involvement in the Salt Typhoon campaign amid reports of compromised major U.S. telecom networks seeking intelligence.
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Russian spies keep hacking into Microsoft in 'ongoing attack,' company says
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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Russian hackers known as Midnight Blizzard have targeted Microsoft's source code and internal systems, according to a recent blog post by the company. Microsoft stated that the hackers have gained unauthorized access by using information obtained from a previous cyberattack. The intrusion follows Microsoft's revelation in January that Russian government hackers had broken into the company's systems last November. Midnight Blizzard, also known as APT29 or Cozy Bear, is believed to be linked to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, SVR.
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Canada says network devices compromised in China-linked hack
Economic Times
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1m ago
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Canada's cybersecurity agency identified Chinese-backed hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, as likely responsible for recent cyber activities targeting the nation's telecommunications infrastructure. They compromised three network devices registered to a Canadian company. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the US FBI advised organizations to strengthen their networks against this threat. The campaign is not limited to telecommunications and is expected to persist, targeting Canadian entities, particularly telecom providers, over the next two years.
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No risk of contagion from first cyberattack to Vietnam market, regulator says
Reuters
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1y ago
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Vietnam's State Securities Commission has stated that financial institutions are not at risk after a cyberattack on Vietnamese brokerage VNDirect. The third largest securities firm in Vietnam was suspended following the attack, with its trading system disconnected from Monday. The broker’s entire system was targeted by an international organisation, making its trading platform temporarily inaccessible. While there is no risk of contagion to other brokers, VNDirect remains disconnected from the system, with no indication of when trading will resume.
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US insurers to expedite payments to healthcare providers after hack
Reuters
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1y ago
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Health insurers have pledged to accelerate payments to healthcare providers affected by the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group's technology unit, Change Healthcare. Change Healthcare, which processes 50% of medical insurance claims in the US, experienced a cyberattack on 21st February, causing disruptions in insurance transactions, claims submissions, and provider payments. By expediting payments, insurers hope to ease cash flow problems for providers. While the names of the insurers were not disclosed, they have also committed to offering loans to Medicaid providers and assisting with switching to alternative clearing houses.
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Why are Bengaluru auto drivers being fined? Over 1,000 penalised in a day, here’s what they did wrong
Economic Times
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1m ago
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Bengaluru Traffic Police conducted a crackdown on autorickshaw drivers due to rising complaints of overcharging and refusal to take passengers after bike taxis were banned. Over 1,000 cases were booked, with fines totaling Rs 4.9 lakh. The operation targeted busy areas like Majestic and MG Road. Violations included not wearing uniforms and overcharging, leading to significant penalties. Calls for stricter regulations and better systems to protect commuters have emerged following the drive.
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Indians faced over 10 million internet-borne cyberthreats during April-June quarter: report
Economic Times
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11m ago
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Indian computer users have experienced a significant rise in cyber threats, with over 10 million internet-borne threats and 14 million local incidents reported in the April-June quarter. A report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Security Network revealed that 20% of Indian users were targeted by web-borne threats during this period. The attackers primarily exploited vulnerabilities in web browsers and their plugins, infecting user systems after visiting infected websites. The report also highlighted the prevalence of file-less malware, phishing, baiting, and pretexting as common cyberattack methods. The use of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals to exploit user vulnerabilities was also noted.
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