Author: HackWatchit
From shadowy Bitcoin exchanges to Interpol’s most wanted, Alexander Vinnik was the alleged kingpin behind BTC-e, a $4bn crypto laundering empire. Learn more about him, and how he became a geopolitical pawn between the US, France, and Russia. Plus! Hear how concert-goers are being warned about a swathe of scams hitting stadiums and arenas around the world. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. PLUS! Don’t miss our featured interview with Cliff Crosland of Scanner.dev. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and…
As malicious deepfakes continue to flood our screens with disinformation during this election year, we’ve released our 2024 Election AI Toolkit to help voters protect themselves and their vote. Our own research reveals just how deep the problem runs. More than six in ten (63%) of Americans said they’ve seen a deepfake in the past 60 days. As for the impact of those deepfakes, nearly half (48%) who’ve seen one said it’s influenced who they’ll vote for in the upcoming election. In all, we found that 91% of Americans said they’re concerned that AI-generated disinformation could interfere with public perception…
At Check Point Software, our partners are at the core of our mission to deliver cutting-edge cyber security solutions worldwide. As cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and frequency, our partners play a vital role in safeguarding businesses and individuals alike. The Check Point Americas 2024 Partner of the Year Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of our channel partners, who have demonstrated resilience, innovation, and dedication in securing the digital world. These awards celebrate their hard work and success in driving cyber security excellence, ensuring customers receive top-tier protection and strategic guidance amidst an ever-changing threat landscape. We proudly…
Cary, North Carolina, February 19th, 2025, CyberNewsWire 2025 marks a time of unprecedented volatility in the technology job market. On one hand, dependence on technology is soaring. The growth of AI and machine learning is propelling a surge in new technologies, tactics, and ideas. At the same time, organizations are trying to adapt to the changing dynamic. This has led to more job uncertainty, which the technology sector usually avoids. This year alone, roughly 7,000 jobs have been cut across dozens of tech giants, fueling growing concerns among industry professionals. As the technology job market weathers this volatility, INE Security,…
Russia-linked APTs target Signal messenger Pierluigi Paganini February 19, 2025 Russia-linked threat actors exploit Signal ‘s “linked devices” feature to hijack accounts, per Google Threat Intelligence Group. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) researchers warn of multiple Russia-linked threat actors targeting Signal Messenger accounts used by individuals of interest to Russian intelligence. The experts speculate that the tactics, techniques, and procedures used to target Signal will be prevalent in the near term, and they will be also employed in regions outside Ukraine. Russian hackers exploit Signal’s “linked devices” feature, they use specially crafted QR codes to link victims’ accounts to attacker-controlled…
This is part three of the blog series, Offensive IoT for Red Team Implants. We will be building off from where we left off in the last post, which can be found here: PART TWO If you have not already read the previous blog posts, I would encourage you to do so first and then come back here. In the last post, we walked through how to use a Raspberry Pi Pico as a USB rubber duck and extended its capability using an attached LoRa modem to allow for over-the-air execution of DuckyScript files. In this post, we are…
CISA and the FBI said attackers deploying Ghost ransomware have breached victims from multiple industry sectors across over 70 countries, including critical infrastructure organizations. Other industries impacted include healthcare, government, education, technology, manufacturing, and numerous small and medium-sized businesses. “Beginning early 2021, Ghost actors began attacking victims whose internet facing services ran outdated versions of software and firmware,” CISA, the FBI, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) said in a joint advisory released on Wednesday. “This indiscriminate targeting of networks containing vulnerabilities has led to the compromise of organizations across more than 70 countries, including organizations in…
Katie Arrington, who led the initial development of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, is returning to the Pentagon as the Defense Department’s chief information security officer. Arrington announced her appointment as DoD CISO in a Feb. 18 LinkedIn post. Her return to the Pentagon comes as DoD officials prepare to begin rolling out CMMC requirements this year. Court documents show Arrington’s attorneys are also working on a settlement with the government related to the suspension of her security clearance nearly four years ago. Arrington joined the Pentagon as a highly qualified expert in 2019. She subsequently transitioned into the…
Cloud computing has transformed business operations by enabling seamless access to vital data across digital platforms, making it readily available from anywhere in the world. However, this convenience introduces significant threats such as malicious actors, system vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access, all of which can result in data breaches and cyberattacks. In this context, cloud security becomes indispensable. Cloud security involves a set of measures and protocols to protect cloud data, applications, and infrastructure. These practices protect sensitive information, ensuring business continuity, and maintaining compliance with data privacy regulations. By addressing these challenges, cloud security helps organizations leverage the benefits of…