By Ashwani Mishra, Editor-Technology, 63SATS
Stay ahead in the dynamic world of cybersecurity.
Here’s your concise guide to the latest trends, threats, and breakthroughs from around the globe:
Popular Ukrainian Telegram Channels Hacked to Spread Russian Propaganda
Several well-known Ukrainian news channels on Telegram were hacked over the weekend to distribute “provocative messages,” according to Ukraine’s cyber officials. The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP) revealed that the hacks were executed using FleepBot, a Russia-owned service employed for scheduling posts, automating responses, and managing content.
Cybercrooks Crafting Solo Careers in Wake of Ransomware Takedowns
A new Europol report suggests that the disruption of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups is fragmenting the cyber threat landscape. Attribution is crucial in cybersecurity, yet the mass exodus of affiliates from dismantled ransomware gangs complicates this process. Many cybercriminals are either realigning with other groups or opting to work independently using stolen and modified tools, according to The Register.
Chinese ‘Cybercrime Syndicate’ Behind Gambling Sites Advertised at European Sporting Events
Researchers have uncovered a Chinese cybercrime syndicate, dubbed Vigorish Viper, behind a network of illegal online gambling brands advertised in European football stadiums. A report from cloud network security company Infoblox exposes the group’s role in fueling a $1.7 trillion illegal global gambling economy and links to cyber fraud-related human trafficking in Southeast Asia.
Verizon to Pay $16 Million in TracFone Data Breach Settlement
Verizon Communications has agreed to a $16 million settlement with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. over three data breaches at its subsidiary, TracFone Wireless, post-acquisition in 2021. The settlement also mandates Verizon to enhance data security measures for its customers.
CrowdStrike CEO Called to Testify Over Outage by US Congress
US lawmakers have summoned CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify on Capitol Hill regarding last Friday’s global tech outage. The US House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee requested Kurtz’s public testimony, highlighting the “urgency and global scale of this incident.” The outage, affecting 8.5 million Microsoft Windows devices, was attributed to an untested security software patch released by CrowdStrike.
French Publisher Red Art Games Hit by Cyberattack, Exposing Sensitive Customer Information
French publisher Red Art Games has fallen victim to a cyberattack, compromising sensitive customer data, including names, birthdates, email addresses, shipping addresses, order details, and phone numbers. The breach has prompted the company to temporarily shut down its website to protect its customers.
