Infosecurity News
IRS Warns of "Industrial Scale" Smishing Surge
Tax agency says automated tools are to blame
WatchGuard Report: Malware Decreases but Encrypted Malware Up in Q2 2022
This could reflect threat actors shifting their tactics to rely on more elusive malware
Hackers Use Telegram and Signal to Assist Protestors in Iran
Key activities are data leaking and selling, including officials' phone numbers and emails
Hacker Breaches Fast Company Apple News Account, Sends Racist Messages
The breach seems related to the hack of Fast Company's website on Sunday afternoon
ICO Reprimands UK Organizations for GDPR Failings
Subject Access Requests experiencing significant delays
Cyber-Threats Top Business Leaders' Biggest Concerns
Many are operating under a false sense of security
Meta Takes Down Russian "Smash-and-Grab" Disinformation Campaign
Chinese network targeting US mid-terms also closed down
Alleged Optus Hacker Apologizes, Deletes Customers' Exposed Data
They claimed responsibility for the attack and said they had deleted the stolen data
Lazarus Group Targets MacOS Users Seeking Crypto Jobs
The new attacks would be a new instance of a campaign spotted by ESET and Malwarebytes in August
Microsoft Sway Pages Weaponized to Perform Phishing and Malware Delivery
Most phishing attack vectors observed involved clicking a direct link to a phishing page
Global Firms Deal with 51 Security Incidents Each Day
Siloed systems appear to be holding back teams
TikTok Facing £27m UK Regulatory Fine
Social network failed to protect kids, says ICO
Ukraine Predicts "Massive" Russian Cyber Assault
Kremlin set to intensify attacks on critical infrastructure
Fitbit Increases Security Requirements, Mandates Google Login From 2023
Users will have the option to log in using their Fitbit account for as long as it is supported
ReasonLabs Unveils Multimillion Dollar Global Credit Card Scam
The victims of the plot were users of Mastercard, Visa, and American Express, among others
Hackers Use NullMixer and SEO to Spread Malware More Efficiently
The websites are often related to crack, keygen and activators for illegal software
Ransomware Affiliates Adopt Data Destruction
Concerning signs of escalation in tactics
US Duo Plead Guilty to $30m Forex Fraud Scheme
Each face a maximum term of five years behind bars
UK Teen Arrested on Computer Misuse Charges
Individual may be linked to Lapsus$ group
Air Force Upgrades Digital Modernization Strategy to "As a Service" Model
The transition will be carried out through three procurements to be awarded before the end of 2024
